So you've been asked to take the photos at your friend's wedding. You've tried to persuade them to hire a professional, but they are happy with you. Don't panic, they asked you because they like your style. Wedding digital photography is no different from other photography, but there are a few things you need to consider when planning for the big day.
Turn off the sound on camera - there is nothing worse than the sound of electronic beeping during a solemn moment.
Take as many photos as possible. The beauty of digital is that you are only limited to the size of your storage media. This is a once in a lifetime occasion, capture as much of it as you can. And don't automatically delete pictures you don't think are good. Review them all after the event. With a little cropping or manipulation you may find a perfect shot that you didn't know you had.
Today is the day that it pays to be prepared. You will not get any second chances. Make sure you fully charged several batteries. Make sure you have multiple storage cards and that they are wiped clean. Check out the venues days beforehand so you know where you will be able to take shots and what the lighting conditions will be. If there is a rehearsal, tag along to it as it can be a rehearsal for you too. Think about backgrounds and suitable spots to take various photos.
Be totally comfortable with how your camera operates. One thing about shooting wedding digital photography is that it will be a busy day and people will be stressed. You will have few chances to get a second shot so make the first one count every time. One option for you is to have an assistant who can get people organized and positioned leaving you free to concentrate on the shots you want to take.
Practice using continuous shooting mode. This allows you to capture scenes in a series of shots. You'll increase your chance of getting a proper group photo where everyone has their eyes open at the same time.
So be the non-professional photographer at the wedding doesn't mean it will be an impossible task. Remain calm, be prepared and know your camera. The shots you take will be a treasure for the happy couple. - 30452
Turn off the sound on camera - there is nothing worse than the sound of electronic beeping during a solemn moment.
Take as many photos as possible. The beauty of digital is that you are only limited to the size of your storage media. This is a once in a lifetime occasion, capture as much of it as you can. And don't automatically delete pictures you don't think are good. Review them all after the event. With a little cropping or manipulation you may find a perfect shot that you didn't know you had.
Today is the day that it pays to be prepared. You will not get any second chances. Make sure you fully charged several batteries. Make sure you have multiple storage cards and that they are wiped clean. Check out the venues days beforehand so you know where you will be able to take shots and what the lighting conditions will be. If there is a rehearsal, tag along to it as it can be a rehearsal for you too. Think about backgrounds and suitable spots to take various photos.
Be totally comfortable with how your camera operates. One thing about shooting wedding digital photography is that it will be a busy day and people will be stressed. You will have few chances to get a second shot so make the first one count every time. One option for you is to have an assistant who can get people organized and positioned leaving you free to concentrate on the shots you want to take.
Practice using continuous shooting mode. This allows you to capture scenes in a series of shots. You'll increase your chance of getting a proper group photo where everyone has their eyes open at the same time.
So be the non-professional photographer at the wedding doesn't mean it will be an impossible task. Remain calm, be prepared and know your camera. The shots you take will be a treasure for the happy couple. - 30452
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