7/27/2012

What You Need To Know Wedding Photography

By Modesto Bertucci


A wedding ceremony isn't only a celebration. It is a path that a couple has decided to take. Wedding photography might not be mainstream. However, it's still an art form. It shouldn't be regarded as anything less than serious photography. The truth is, it's among the most challenging specialties of professional duty. If you want to be a wedding photographer, there are particular aspects that you should know.

One of the key areas is strategy. Even before you can think about the camera, the film roll, the lighting and background, you need to develop a strategy. A sound strategy means that you would be able to create opportunities by the numbers. You will have to create an opportunity in every situation. Most wedding photographers take two versions of the same shot to eliminate blinks and at the same time, they are able to introduce variety.

A common practice in wedding photography is to shoot a full-length photo, accompanied by a head-and-shoulders or half-length photo afterwards. Furthermore, you will need to compose a list of shots that can be captured during the ceremony. The list utilized by a large number of professionals comprise of snap shots of the bride at home, the wedding dress, the parents, the bridesmaids, a group photo of the bride and bridesmaids, bride and chief bridesmaid, bride and family, parents and bride, mother and bride, father and bride, brothers, sisters and bride, parents and bridesmaids, extended family, and then any special request.

There are basically two types of cameras used for wedding photography. One is the 35mm and the other is a medium format. The 35mm cameras create grainier appearance when the photograph is enlarged as compared to a medium format. Another aspect of photography that you need to know about is the camera film. The camera film is available in both B/W and color. Color film is the most popular one but as of late, B/W photos are coming to the forefront. The good thing about black and white film is that you can create an artistic look. B/W photos also last longer.

The prominent factor of color films is due to the fact that they are multipurpose. If you shoot with a color film, then you are capable of showing the main points of the wedding day. If you are making use of a 35mm camera for the special occasion, then your best option will probably be 100, 200 or 400 speed film. The 100 speed film provides the finest quality prints in strong sunlight. The 200 speed film works extremely well in sunlight as well as shade. As a final point, the 400 speed film is ideal for low light.




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