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Wedding photography's challenges are distinctly demanding than those of other photography genres. While landscape photographers await the right light, and sports photographers do not take their eyes from the viewfinder lest they fail to capture a winning shot, wedding photographers make it a point to combine excellent lighting, timing, as well as composition all in a matter of eight hours. The biggest challenge of it all? In wedding photography, there are no second takes.
How then could you come up with wedding photos that are as valuable to you as the photographer as it is to the couple? Follow these shooting tips to make your wedding photography more meaningful.
Shoot through leaves and curtains, from the hip, and from the outside looking in. Although most photographers are comfortable with shooting straight at the subject, take the road rarely travelled once in a while, bending over so that you're at eye-level with that little flower girl sashaying her skirt with the other kids. Look around for curtains and leaves, and shoot through them. Photos from this angle provide that kind of mysticism to your photos that is unusual and interesting. While the bride is getting ready and bridesmaids flock to her to assist her with her makeup, shoes, and dress, go out of the room and shoot the sight from the outside.
Use your ISO creatively. Countless photographers shun the idea of shooting with high ISO, preferring the flash for low light settings. But a seasoned photographer will also tell you that the gritty feel of high ISO pictures is actually a creative tool in themselves. This certain setting is best used if there are people and movement involved..
Make it a point to seize movement as well, and the wedding reception provides you with ample opportunities to do this. People laughing and dancing together would make great action photos, so do not ditch that slow shutter speed yet. You'll find out that not every blurred photo turns out bad.
Aim for candid shots using simple compositions. The simpler a photo, the more impactful it is. Use a lens with a wide opening to capture these moments, which will most probably turn to some of your best takes yet. An 85mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 and 24-70mm f/2.8 are great lenses for wedding photography. Cheaper alternatives include the 35mm f/1.8 as well as the 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4.
How then could you come up with wedding photos that are as valuable to you as the photographer as it is to the couple? Follow these shooting tips to make your wedding photography more meaningful.
Shoot through leaves and curtains, from the hip, and from the outside looking in. Although most photographers are comfortable with shooting straight at the subject, take the road rarely travelled once in a while, bending over so that you're at eye-level with that little flower girl sashaying her skirt with the other kids. Look around for curtains and leaves, and shoot through them. Photos from this angle provide that kind of mysticism to your photos that is unusual and interesting. While the bride is getting ready and bridesmaids flock to her to assist her with her makeup, shoes, and dress, go out of the room and shoot the sight from the outside.
Use your ISO creatively. Countless photographers shun the idea of shooting with high ISO, preferring the flash for low light settings. But a seasoned photographer will also tell you that the gritty feel of high ISO pictures is actually a creative tool in themselves. This certain setting is best used if there are people and movement involved..
Make it a point to seize movement as well, and the wedding reception provides you with ample opportunities to do this. People laughing and dancing together would make great action photos, so do not ditch that slow shutter speed yet. You'll find out that not every blurred photo turns out bad.
Aim for candid shots using simple compositions. The simpler a photo, the more impactful it is. Use a lens with a wide opening to capture these moments, which will most probably turn to some of your best takes yet. An 85mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 and 24-70mm f/2.8 are great lenses for wedding photography. Cheaper alternatives include the 35mm f/1.8 as well as the 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4.
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