Are you covering for a wedding event? Well, shooting or taking photos for weddings can be exciting and risky at the same time. It’s fun and exciting because you can feel the mixed emotions of the couple as you take pictures of the event.
However, it is also risky because this is a once in a lifetime even and you have to take all the necessary steps to capture the best moments. Of course, you also need to have backups. You can’t afford to lose a lifetime of memories! So here are some tips, I can give you when covering for wedding.
- Get to know your couples before the wedding –You don’t want to be rushing around trying to capture good shots during the ceremony or reception. Take a few minutes before the wedding and talk with each couple about what they want from their pictures, what poses they’d like and how many pictures they want taken. You’ll be able to get a better sense of their vision when you’re able to ask questions about it rather than just snapping away without any direction or guidance from them.
- Don’t worry about getting it all done at once – Take breaks when needed! If you’re having trouble focusing on one person (or object), take a break and walk around for a few minutes until you calm down enough so that you can focus again on what needs doing next in terms of getting those perfect shots! Also keep in mind that sometimes it takes time.
- Use natural light – The natural light at weddings is amazing! It’s not only more flattering but also more fun to shoot with than artificial lighting. The best time to take advantage of natural light is when the sun is setting or rising, before noon or after 2pm. If you’re shooting during the day, use reflectors and umbrellas to bounce back some of the sun’s rays onto your subjects’ faces and backgrounds.
- Plan ahead – If you plan ahead, you’ll save yourself from having to rush around at the last minute trying to find someone who can do something for you (like taking pictures). If you know exactly what shots you want from every angle and every position, then it’s much easier for someone else to take those shots for you later on down the line if needed (and vice versa).