wedding photography tips and tricks?

Question

What should i focus on if im photographing at wedding ? All tips and tricks are welcome.

Answer 1

Faces, preferably those of bride and groom.



But photographing a wedding needs more planning than simply thinking of what to focus on. Take note of what Vinegar Taster says.



Make sure your camera battery will last long enough, and take the charger with you. Make sure your memory card has enough capacity for all those hundreds of shots.



I do hope that you are not expecting to be paid for doing the wedding photos as "a job".



Now you are on your own!!

Answer 2

This site contains photography tutorials and courses for you to study at your own pace. https://tr.im/PhotographyClasses



To get started, all you need is a camera, whether it be the latest digital camera or a traditional film-based apparatus!



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Answer 3

Weddings are tough photo assignments if done properly, are you sure you are ready? There is no room for error and if something happens - no way to reshoot it.



Planning

Visiting church

Going to rehearsal - shoot that for practice

Backup gear

Have an assistant

Plan the group shots

Wear deodorant - you will need it



Most pros charge hundreds if not thousands of dollars for prime wedding photography - because it is tough work and is supposed to last a lifetime.



Wedding assignments are expected to deliver traditional wedding images, complete with posed group shots - and very little of it is simple snapshots.



It is great that you are making such great business plans - just make sure you can deliver quality results.



Good luck - see linked page for more info



http://www.christophermaxwell.com/wedding-photography-tips.htm

Answer 4

An old trick that I use if I don't have a filter, is to breathe on the lens and let it clear a little then take the shot. Makes a great fog look on some nature shots.

Answer 5

You don't need "tips and tricks" for wedding photography.

You need proper tuition and experience.

Answer 6

Hoo boy, here we go again. I will not even bother with all the "you should not be doing this" explanations, (even though if you are having to ask about "tips and tricks" you are very likely poorly qualified to be shooting a wedding).



Here are some links you should review and study:



http://www.christophermaxwell.com/wedding-photography-tips.htm



http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-top-tips-for-the-amateur-wedding-photographer--photo-407



http://www.rokkorfiles.com/Wedding101-page1.html

Answer 7

Are you shooting as the hired photographer? Or as a guest?



If it's the former, then God help the bride and groom...as for tips, yes just one - don't do it.



If it's the latter, then concentrate on the candid shots of guests and key players and don't get in the way of the official photographer.

Answer 8

Tip: Hire a professional.

Answer 9

I would advise you to get in touch with local photographers and ask if you can assist them on a wedding, to see just whats involved and if you feel its for you. its not easy being a wedding photographer and one mistake can be very costly.

Answer 10

You should focus on the people's faces. There's nothing worse than out of focus faces.

Answer 11

Main tip - stay out of the way of the photographer.

Answer 12

If you have to ask for tips , you aren't ready for the job.