Shooting weddings

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My friend has asked me to do the photos for her wedding as she knows I love my photography.

She isnt expecting anything fancy, just straightforward pics.

I obviously want to do the best I can for her - does anyone have any tips for me? The wedding is at the end of October.

Thanks
Sharon
 
get yourself a list of any shots she wants particularly. bride n groom +grooms parents, b+g + brides parents, b+g + great aunt ethel etc , then try and sort them into a running order of some description so as to keep the bride and groom as centre of attention.check out your venue in advance and work out prospective areas for shots. speak to vicar/registrar/witchdoctor/venue owner as to where you can and cant shoot. appoint best man/usher to find the various relatives when you want them , as they always hide.
and enjoy yourself.
 
oops. forgot i,d posted on allans post too.
oh. assuming youre running digital , take at least two shots of each posed shot cos theres always someone with there eyes shut, looking at uncle bert.. take LOTS then you can bin any you dont like and keep your best.
 
thanks so much chuckles, this will be invaluable for me!

Spencer, yes please that would be great!

Thanks
Sharon
 
Shoot groups tight - no gaps, especially between the bride and groom. When everyone is in place, get them to squeeze in even more.

Have the B&G turn slightly towards each other, then have the rest of the group turn slightly towards them as well - the side profile will look more flattering.

With family groupings - have them put the rear arm round the person next to them - get them closer - depends on the family though.

Talk to them, talk to them, talk to them, keep talking when you're shooting, find someone that isn't smiling and taunt them, shoot more when people laugh.

With smaller groups, shoot full length landscape, head and shoulders landscape and full length portrait. Gives you more options later

Shoot lots fast - at least five of each group.

Work quickly - have ushers/best men getting the people for the next group while your working the current one. Get the list from the B&G before the day, and make sure they put people's names on it rather than 'Father of Bride', etc.

Advise your friend to have the minimum number of groups - every wedding I have a guest moan to me about the photographer at so-and-so's wedding that took 2 hours doing groups.

Duncan
 
"what a bunch of misserable gits. last weeks wedding were a lot more cheerfull than you lot"
"i know you can smile, i saw you do it earlier"
"can the ugly one at the back smile please" carefull with that one. only for big group shots.
it depends on the type of people , but i get away with quite a lot and it gets them in the mood .and have fun.
 
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