Shaky legs, that’s what happened to you when your best friend asked you to be his wedding photographer, you already told him that you’re not a professional and that you’re not up to this responsibility, but looking sad, he told you. that who better than you, who just wants emotional photos to remember, that the professional wedding photographer is out of your budget or some other phrase framed in a real emotional blackmail ?, and of course, friendship is friendship?How do you say no, because if you have already healed from health and insisted that you are not a professional and that the result will not be the same, you have no choice but to live up to it, but to get married. photographer, then a great friend or friend. Get comfortable in your chair and keep reading because you’ll have to prepare well, in this article I give you the keys and the most important tips so that your friendship doesn’t end up at the bottom of a good?.
To begin with, I recommend you read the post that Mario wrote a while ago where he gives six essential tips, I will try not to repeat myself, but given its importance, we certainly insist on one point.
- A marriage relationship consists of three parts: the before.
- The day of the wedding and the after wedding.
- Let’s see them one by one.
Preparation and planning. These are the main keys. The wedding day is, of course, the most important, but proper preparation will help you to be more or less successful on the big day.
The moment of truth has come, this is where you play it, the important moment and where you must have all your senses on alert so as not to miss a single detail and give your best. To calm you down, I’m going to tell you something very important to keep in mind. You won’t be a professional, but you have something that no professional, despite all his experience, could beat him: you know the couple, and most likely the rest of the guests or much of them. How does this help you? Well, most importantly on a day like this: emotions. You may not get the technically perfect photos, but meeting the couple, who know you, will help them feel more comfortable and relaxed and know what to say. Why are you there to tell a story, to capture the most moving moments, the looks, the moments of complicity, the details?in short, the soul of the event. And for that your friendship with them will be your best ally, your strong point, on which you must focus, otherwise I give you some tips that will also help you:
1. Check that your equipment is ready and with white balance settings, focus type, ISO, measurement, etc.
2. La lighting is very important, if you don’t master the right lighting and exposure, take photos in priority mode at the opening, if you don’t master it very well, don’t risk losing the best moments and take photos automatically.
3. Ask the groom to prepare in advance so that he can go to both houses (provided distances allow) and immortalize the preparations of both; If this is not possible, focus on the bride; in homes, try to remove anything that distracts in the backgrounds, so that there are no knots that spoil your photo.
4. During the ceremony try not to disturb the priest or the couple, remember that they are the protagonists, although it is not easy, move with discretion and caution.
5. Ne do not lose, will not repeat the time to give you a second chance.
6. Photograph the details when assembling the album, will be of great help, besides being a nice memory: the hairstyle of the bride, the flowers, the rings, the details of the table?
7. Force yourself, look for spontaneous moments and avoid forced poses.
8. Unleash your creativity, take different shots
9. Look for different angles and perspectives.
10. Enjoy the elements at your fingertips: furniture, mirrors or even use architectural elements to frame.
11. Use accessories to add originality. For example, as in this image, with a whiteboard, even guests can send a message to the bride and groom, it will be a surprise that you will love.
12. Look for emotional moments, tell a story, your story. You better than any other photographer can capture these moments of complicity between the couple or among the guests. Try to photograph the soul of marriage.
13. Si you want to take a picture of the kiss, the faces will look halfway, try to photograph them touching their noses.
14. Be careful with the overexposure of the wedding dress, if you subexpose it, it will be easier to illuminate the face of your RAW file than to retrieve the details of the dress.
15. Always focus on your eyes. If you’re in profile, focus on the closest eye.
16. Fire in bursts
17. Get a complete image of the rear ceremony site.
18. Try to take a photo of all the guests, it will be a difficult task, but if you get it, besides being a lot of fun, it will be an amazing memory for your friends.
19. During the reception, you will also have to be aware of the important moments: cutting the cake, the dance of the bride and groom?In addition to turning around the tables to immortalize the guests. If you use the external flash it bounces. ceiling, you’ll get better results.
Once the wedding is held and when they have returned from the honeymoon, relaxed, rested and unhurried, you can do a photo shoot in the place you like the most, with no time limit or distances and enjoying the natural light and choosing the right backgrounds. This session is called the session to smash the dress, because there are those who literally tear it apart, entering the sea water, throwing themselves in the middle of a wheat field or dancing on the mud. The imagination here has no limits, it is to have a good time, to have fun without pressure, here are some examples of images that can serve as an idea.
So far today’s article, I really hope it has served you and that you do a nice report of your best friend’s wedding, remember, planning is very important, and when you are already in the garlic, try to enjoy and put a lot of affection. , the result is definitely worth it.
PS: If you share, you’ll please someone whose legs still do them a favor!
P. D. : Are you preparing for the hard work of a wedding photographer?