Wedding Photography Tip For Amateurs #1 - Be Prepared
Knowing that this is an one time event, you must get it right. So make sure that you have everything that you might think you need. If possible, get someone to help. Even if it's just to make sure that all of the people who need to be photographed are nearby. This will save you lots of time and energy. Have an extra camera, that you can give to your assistant to capture some important shots that you may be to busy to see.
What else can an assistant do? Anything that will make your job go easier! How about making sure that the brides dress is laying correctly, or moving an object that may interfere with the background out of the shot. There are so many things that you may not think about when you accept the job. And the pressure will be on. So, a second set of hands, eyes and ears may prove to be invaluable.
Tips for Amateurs #2 - Keep Your Check List Nearby
Keep your check list nearby. Theses days it is easy to handle your check list. How about making a list on you smart phone or iPad? These kinds of technology are must haves, and you won't have to worry about misplacing a sheet of paper.
List 'must have' shots you need to take. It is also important to think outside the box, here. As an amateur wedding photographer, you want to be called for another wedding, and this kind of thinking will help to grow your client base.
Besides the usual shots of the couple dancing or showing their ring hands one on top of the other try these tips:
1. The groom carrying the bride, (as in over the thresh hole).
2. Give each of the brides maids a disposable cameras and get a shot of them posed to take a shot of the bride. Do the same with the groomsmen.
3. Show the emotion of the father and the bride, as she is adjusting his tie.
These are just a few examples that will make your images special and unique. Give it some thought, you will come up with more ideas.
Wedding Photography Tips For Amateurs #3 - Include a Special Photo Shoot In Your Package For The Couple
This special shoot will help you to stand out from the crowd of other amateur wedding photographers.
As far as weddings go, most people don't think about the weeks or days before the wedding. These are special also. Ask if the couple would be interested in some photojournalism type shots of the two of them before the marriage. These might be shots of the couple together doing things such as having an intimate dinner, or hanging out partying together. This will all depend on the couple and how they interact together.
Weddings are special and as the photographer you are responsible for capturing the memories of the day. Being prepared and going the extral mile, will help thing go smoothly and stay on track.
Mary E. Foster, MFA, is a professional photographic artist. She enjoys teaching as well as working with all aspects of photography, from developing film, and making black and white prints in her darkroom to shooting digital imagery and editing it on the computer. You can find many more helpful photography tips, resources and lots of inspiration by visiting her website at http://www.photography-tips-and-resources.com/. While you are there sign up to receive a new photography tip every week through your email.
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