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Shooting first Wedding
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Ok where to start?
Preparations – make sure your equipment is present and in working order, I have a check list that I follow (pre-flight), check cameras, batteries, lenses, flash units, filters, tripod, mounting plates etc.
Check out the location (I think you have already)
Talk to the Bride and Groom (probably a bit late now if you haven’t already)
Make out a shot plan like a storyboard it’s a good idea to give a copy to the Best man or someone who will help in organising people during the day. Someone to liaise with is important, you may not know everyone that’s to be photographed and it can be disappointing then when it’s realised that someone was missing from a shot
The Photographs
Try and take as many before the event as possible e.g. the Bride and the bridesmaids perhaps at the wedding car etc. all the guys together at the church the Groom and his Best man etc.
Don’t forget to get a few closeup shots of the Rings, Cards and Wedding paraphernalia etc.
Ceremony
I presume flash isn’t an option in the church so the 50mmL f1.2 will be the lens of choice there together with the 70-200 IS f2.8, this can be difficult sometimes you’ll find the couple aren’t posed properly or the priest is in the way and there can be other constraints if you’re not allowed freedom to roam around the place. Usually you get more latitude after the ceremony so while they are still in the church you can get them, for instance to kiss if you failed to catch the original one or pose them at the alter, exchanging rings etc. after that you have the signing of the register – pretty straight forward shots there.
Make sure your in the right position for when its time for the couple to leave – you want to be at the door and backing out quickly to catch the shots remember immediately you go out side to check your ISO this is vital if you write anything on your hand I’d say it should be check ISO!!!
Groups
One thing to do with group shots is to try and arrange for the biggest group first then you can dismiss people for the smaller shots – its much easier than trying to locate a family member who’s missing. Remember to try and get tallest to the rear and centre and shorter people to the front so it looks somewhat balanced. As has been said to avoid blinks and grimaces take a few shots of each group maybe even adjust position distance too, this will afford more choice when selecting the photographs Have your shot plan reflect the various groupings e.g. all the Brides fam the Bride and her bridesmaids the bride and groom and their parents etc. etc. Make sure you get a few good shots of the couple on their own at whatever shooting location they want, this should really be discussed before hand. These may be the ones that they might want enlarged and framed. If it’s outdoors make sure you use your flash, particularly in harsh sunlight.
Once these are done you can relax somewhat and look out for candid/tender/funny opportunities the 70-200 will be excellent for this. Keep an eye out for any kids – they can really make good pics.
Before the reception
Be on the lookout for candids at this stage. Another point take a good photograph of the bride’s bouquet in the event that it’s out of the shot when she throws it – it can be stuck in easy enough after.
Back indoors again Check ISO If possible get the couple to simulate the cutting of the cake ceremony before the reception begins – just one other thing to take off your shot list.
After that there’s usually only the First Dance if they’re swirling around too much ask them to slow down or pose for you so that you can get a good clear shot of them dancing. – your home clear and dry after that.
phew!
As the guys said – don’t allow any other photographer to get in your way if you have to ask them to not take shots until you are finished, otherwise you’ll find that you have photographs with the people all looking in different directions, which doesn’t look great. Always try to get them to look directly into your lens! Yeah meter off the Bride – actually shoot for the bride all the time!! If you’ve a choice for the Bride or anyone else always go for the Bride!! If your camera can do it shoot in RAW & jpg you can upload the jpgs immediately onto a lappy to check how your doing. In the unlikely event there’s a disaster at least you can identify it on the day so that you can provide some sort of solution while the event is still under way.
Thats a good offer from shakey there, it'd be good to have a second shooter!
and finally good luck – have fun.
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Yes Good Advice Fionn and all, Chapel was a bit of a shock 12 mins from bride reaching the alter to leaving to sign the register, priest forgot half the ceremony, apart from the chapel all went wellOk where to start?
Preparations – make sure your equipment is present and in working order, I have a check list that I follow (pre-flight), check cameras, batteries, lenses, flash units, filters, tripod, mounting plates etc.
Check out the location (I think you have already)
Talk to the Bride and Groom (probably a bit late now if you haven’t already)
Make out a shot plan like a storyboard it’s a good idea to give a copy to the Best man or someone who will help in organising people during the day. Someone to liaise with is important, you may not know everyone that’s to be photographed and it can be disappointing then when it’s realised that someone was missing from a shot
The Photographs
Try and take as many before the event as possible e.g. the Bride and the bridesmaids perhaps at the wedding car etc. all the guys together at the church the Groom and his Best man etc.
Don’t forget to get a few closeup shots of the Rings, Cards and Wedding paraphernalia etc.
Ceremony
I presume flash isn’t an option in the church so the 50mmL f1.2 will be the lens of choice there together with the 70-200 IS f2.8, this can be difficult sometimes you’ll find the couple aren’t posed properly or the priest is in the way and there can be other constraints if you’re not allowed freedom to roam around the place. Usually you get more latitude after the ceremony so while they are still in the church you can get them, for instance to kiss if you failed to catch the original one or pose them at the alter, exchanging rings etc. after that you have the signing of the register – pretty straight forward shots there.
Make sure your in the right position for when its time for the couple to leave – you want to be at the door and backing out quickly to catch the shots remember immediately you go out side to check your ISO this is vital if you write anything on your hand I’d say it should be check ISO!!!
Groups
One thing to do with group shots is to try and arrange for the biggest group first then you can dismiss people for the smaller shots – its much easier than trying to locate a family member who’s missing. Remember to try and get tallest to the rear and centre and shorter people to the front so it looks somewhat balanced. As has been said to avoid blinks and grimaces take a few shots of each group maybe even adjust position distance too, this will afford more choice when selecting the photographs Have your shot plan reflect the various groupings e.g. all the Brides fam the Bride and her bridesmaids the bride and groom and their parents etc. etc. Make sure you get a few good shots of the couple on their own at whatever shooting location they want, this should really be discussed before hand. These may be the ones that they might want enlarged and framed. If it’s outdoors make sure you use your flash, particularly in harsh sunlight.
Once these are done you can relax somewhat and look out for candid/tender/funny opportunities the 70-200 will be excellent for this. Keep an eye out for any kids – they can really make good pics.
Before the reception
Be on the lookout for candids at this stage. Another point take a good photograph of the bride’s bouquet in the event that it’s out of the shot when she throws it – it can be stuck in easy enough after.
Back indoors again Check ISO If possible get the couple to simulate the cutting of the cake ceremony before the reception begins – just one other thing to take off your shot list.
After that there’s usually only the First Dance if they’re swirling around too much ask them to slow down or pose for you so that you can get a good clear shot of them dancing. – your home clear and dry after that.
phew!
As the guys said – don’t allow any other photographer to get in your way if you have to ask them to not take shots until you are finished, otherwise you’ll find that you have photographs with the people all looking in different directions, which doesn’t look great. Always try to get them to look directly into your lens! Yeah meter off the Bride – actually shoot for the bride all the time!! If you’ve a choice for the Bride or anyone else always go for the Bride!! If your camera can do it shoot in RAW & jpg you can upload the jpgs immediately onto a lappy to check how your doing. In the unlikely event there’s a disaster at least you can identify it on the day so that you can provide some sort of solution while the event is still under way.
Thats a good offer from shakey there, it'd be good to have a second shooter!
and finally good luck – have fun.0 -
no probs..
cheers!!
this is what the photography community we have here is great for - discussion, feedback and sharing experience/advice and encouragement.
congrats on a successful shoot!
oops: i actually forgot that this was mostly covered already in the The Ultimate Photography Sticky at the top of the page!0
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