I have never been to wedding before, I don't know the couple, and I was informed about the job today! (the wedding's tommorow!) I have a Fuji Finepix S9000 and much camera experience under my belt... but I'm SOOOO nervous, scared... yet honored and excited. Any hints, pointers, tips? Please, only sincere answere's.
2006-08-11 05:43:54 · 7 answers · asked by Jake H 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Glad to give you some tips. As a photographer you are free to go anywhere to get the best shots. Really important are shots from the alter, so you see the bride and groom from the front!
1. Take shots from beginning to end, that is, when they walk down the aisle and then as said, from the alter, take LOTS of close ups;
Close ups of their hands, when exchanging the rings,
Take pictures of the flowers and decorations.
The brides veil and dress
Bring a ladder or chair so you can take an overview shot.
2. Don't forget to take pictures of families and friends...and not those posed pictures , but snap shots...they are the best.
3. Of course the group picture of the bride and groom with their families is very important. The alter is always a nice backdrop.
4. To be on the safe side...take all pictures with a flash, especially in the church.
5. Take as many pictures as you can, so that you will be able to filter out.
6. Don't forget the kiss picture, the first dance picture, a picture of her bridal bouquet!
7. The ceremony after wards is great for snapshots. Take pictures of them cutting the cake, toasting with Campaign. Take closer pictures of those giving the toasts.
You will be very busy, and running around like crazy...but it's fun, and remember your work will be cherished, hopefully, for the rest of their lives.
2006-08-11 06:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by bluebyou 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just relax and do what it is that you love to do.
Make sure that you have the camera level so that your subjects are standing straight.
I also get behind the minister and take some photos of the couples faces. Especially during the exchange of rings... (check with the couple to ensure they don't mind you on the "stage")
Enjoy yourself....you must enjoy photography or they would not have asked you. And if they asked you must have shown some good work done.
Ohh, test the lighting BEFORE the ceremony starts so that you know what settings to use from the various places in the building.
Go to your local library or search the internet for a list of common wedding shots...check with the bride and groom and find out if there are any photos that they really want to have captured. I would share mine, but I am packed to move and don't have it easily accessable.
2006-08-11 05:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Deana G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have photographed a few weddings. First of all I would say, you can never take too many pictures. Take as many as you possibly can!!! If you are doing it digital then I suggest you bring an extra memory card and battery. I even bring a laptop so I can empty off the mem card if it fills up. Make sure you talk to the couple and know what they are expecting. Ask them if there are any special shots that they would like. I've had the bride make a list of what she wanted before (including names of the people in the wedding party). It's very helpful! Most of all have fun with it, don't be nervous...most weddings are so beautiful that all your pictures will turn out great!
2006-08-11 07:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by jodimelissa20 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you get a pic of each member of the bridal party as they walk down the aisle (including flower girls and ringbearers) and a pic of them walking up the aisle. You also need to take pics of the ceremony, especially the exchange of the rings, the kiss, and when they turn to face the guests and are announced as man and wife. Usually, they do pics of the family and bridal party after the ceremony, but before the reception. You'll need pics of the bride and groom with each family (the groom's and the bride's), pics of the bridal party with the bride and groom, and then you'll want to take the bride and groom away from everyone and do some romantic pics. You need to get them kissing and showing their hands with their rings on. You really need to see some wedding pics to get some ideas. The bride and groom typically rely on the photographer to come up with poses. You have to work with whatever scenery you have. We got married at a park overlooking the water so we had great scenery. In a couple of pics, they had my groom sit on a bench and I layed across the bench with my head in his lap. They got pics of us kissing and looking at each other. Oh, and you have to tell the bride and groom to hold the kiss, so you can get a good pic. It's going to be your job to come with ideas for pics. Then you'll move onto the reception where you'll need to take pics of the bridal party being introduced, any formal dances they're doing, any toasts, the bouquet and gartar toss, and the cake cutting. Other than that, you just want to take lots of pics of people dancing and having a good time. Focus on people that are family and a part of the bridal party, but also try to get some of the other guests, too. You should get with the bride before everything starts to see if she has anything else she wants you to get. I would give you some ideas, but I don't know what kind of scenery you'll have. Good luck!
2006-08-11 09:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by SweetPea 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bring a list of certain shots that you don't want to forget about, such as the kiss, family shots, etc, etc. Ask the couple if there's anything specific they want before the wedding if you can. Some people might want a special shot of certain family members or something. Good luck!
2006-08-11 05:52:48 · answer #5 · answered by caitlinerika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T MESS IT UP FOR THEM.
Just kidding! Relax, calm down...enjoy the day. Try and capture the very best moments on your film. The more pictures you take, the easier it will be.
2006-08-11 07:20:10 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hold the camera still.
2006-08-11 05:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋