Are you planning to get into digital wedding photography? A lot of digital photography enthusiasts start out as serious hobbyists and then later find out they do have a talent in what they do. When their friends find out too, they start to get invited to be their official photographer at various events such as wedding. Thus, if you are an amateurish digital photographer who wants to get their hands dirty at digital wedding photography, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are some tips on digital wedding photography to get you started.
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First, make sure that when you accept such a huge task you are sure that you have thought about the most important shots that they want. Ask the couple to give you a list of the shots that they want to make sure you are able to capture. For example, they want you to capture the preparations of the bride and groom, solo shots of every one at the entourage, wedding vows, lighting of candles, announcement and kissing of bride and groom, the family, the friends, the cutting of the cake, etc. Make sure you ask them ahead of time, like two weeks or even a month before the wedding to write down what they want to be captured because once the event is over and done with, there’s no turning back if you forgot to take a photo of the couple with their sponsors or God parents, or even Grandparents.
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Ask for a photo coordinator from the couple. If possible, ask one from each side. During weddings and reception, people are always going around. Some have their separate roles in the wedding that’s why sometimes it’s hard to gather everyone for a complete portrait. If you will be the photographer and acting photo coordinator at the same time, who are you to know or realize that someone is missing in the group picture. Perhaps their favorite uncle was in the wash room at that time and you didn’t know he’s part of the family. So the photo ends up getting developed without the favorite uncle.
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Before the big day, make sure you’ve already visited the location and scouted it. Make sure that you’ve checked out the place so you’ll have an idea of great positions to take shots of. You can check out how the lighting will come into play. It’s even good to take a few test shots.
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Always have a backup plan in case something goes wrong. Make sure to have a lot of extra batteries and make sure the ones in your digital camera are already charged. Check your memory cards and make sure to bring a couple extras in case something happens to the currently loaded one. Always be there in the venue ahead of time. The photographer shouldn’t be late! Make sure to know the order of the ceremony so you’ll know what to shoot and how to go about it.
