How to Consistently Take Good Wedding Photos
To be a wedding photographer you need to be able to consistently take good wedding photos. You need to be able to nail everything from the first kiss to the newlywed couple’s sendoff in a way that delights your clients.
In this article, I will share tips I’ve developed over the years that can help you achieve a maximum “hit” rate in your wedding photography.
What Makes a Good Wedding Photo?
The first question to ask is what makes a good wedding photo? If you asked a bride, the answer might be slightly different than if you ask a photographer. Both answers are probably worth considering.
As photographers, we’re concerned about composition and exposure, which are vitally important for professionals to know. However, if you asked a Bride they would probably care more that the right moments are captured and that their wedding photos remind them of how they felt. So are good wedding photos about being technically perfect or about having your clients love them?
Both. We’re going to talk about taking good wedding photos from both the technical and personal levels. Let’s dive into the how.
Be in the Moment and Look for Moments
If you want to consistently take good wedding photos you need to be present. Be in the moment and look for moments. Notice how your Bride is feeling, immerse yourself in her emotions, and use that to guide your photography.
Some of the best wedding photos capture an important moment in time and tell a story about what is happening. Luckily, many of these are predictable moments such as the moment a bride walks down the aisle. You can’t predict if someone will cry or laugh or smile but the more present you are on the wedding day the more you start to see when memories are being made. Read More...
