7/21/2012

Wedding Photography Basics

By Modesto Bertucci


Wedding is not just an event. It is a journey that two people have decided to take. Wedding photography may not be mainstream or commercialized, but it is still an art. It should not be considered to be anything less than serious photography. In fact, it is one of the most demanding disciplines of professional work. If you are an aspiring wedding photographer, then there are certain key areas that you need to understand.

One of several important things is strategy. Prior to thinking about the camera, the film roll, the lighting and background, it is advisable to build a system that you can use in any wedding event. A sound strategy ensures that you can create opportunities at every turning point. You simply must come up with an option in any circumstance. Most wedding photographers take two editions the exact same shot to remove blinks and at the same time, introduce assortment.

The norm of wedding photography is to shoot a full-length photo, followed by a head-and-shoulders or half-length photo. Secondly, you will have to create a list of photographs that can be taken during the wedding. The list used by most professionals include photographs 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 any special request.

There are essentially 2 types of cameras used in wedding photography. The first is the 35mm and the other one is a medium format. The 35mm cameras produce a grainier look when the picture is enlarged in comparison to the medium format. An additional element of photography that you should be familiar with is the camera film. Camera film comes in both B/W and color. Color film is considered the most common one but recently, B/W photos are beginning to emerge. The advantage of black and white film is that you can establish an artistic appeal. B/W photos can also endure for a longer time.

The salient point of color films is that they are more versatile. If you shoot with a color film, then you will be able to portray the details of the wedding day. If you are using a 35mm camera for the occasion, then your best bet will be 100, 200 or 400 speed film. The 100 speed film gives best quality prints in strong sunlight. The 200 speed film can be used in sunlight as well as shade. Finally, the 400 speed film is best for low light.




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