Basics of Wedding Photography

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The Basics of Photography

There’s no denying that photography has changed dramatically over the years, and a significant part of that has to be laid at the feet of technology. Many smartphones have cameras that many semi-professional Adelaide wedding photography companies would have killed for just a decade ago, and the most advanced digital cameras can rapidly shoot, auto-focus, and capture what used to be extremely hard photos to capture. Some phones even allow filters, photo editing, and more right on the phone. Add in the proliferation of picture-based social media like Pinterest and Instagram and the demand for photos is higher than ever, more are being taken than ever, and yeah, cell phones might be used more often for texting and photography than actual phone calls.

Learn the Basics
Just because most of the population can walk around with a high-quality camera doesn’t mean that they are producing high-quality photos. Learning the basic rules of photography can go a long way towards helping to improve the images that individuals take. Many YouTube videos and online tutorials talk about lighting, framing, the proper way to use filters, and how to change focus to bring specific details into focus.

Understanding even the basics can make all the difference in drastically producing pictures of a much higher quality than what people are taking beforehand.

Know What You Need
Different people are going to have very different needs when it comes to photography, and that means that when picking a camera (or camera phone) sometimes the most powerful, technical, or complex isn’t necessarily the best option. Even a basic understanding of what you are going to most often use the camera for can result in being able to pick a better option. It might be more expensive, or it might be cheaper, but getting the right camera means better pictures, whether saving for memories or Instagram or Pinterest!

The Stages Of The Day

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Preparations

It goes without saying that this is a crucial step and that you will have to follow the two individuals during these moments: hairstyle, dressing, repetition of the speech … In addition, it corresponds to the relaxation moment of the day. Indeed no one is caught by the time to take advantage of it to take beautiful pictures that will sublimate your work … Moreover, this is the perfect episode to discuss the different points of the day as well as the last minute expectations of your customers.

Remember to talk to people around you to reassure them and so relax the atmosphere. The smiles that emerge will marry, before their owners, with your camera and the clichés will appear that more elegant and natural!

Ceremonies

Surely the moments that require the most concentration. Keep in mind that these alternate between speech and human contact. Thus, each speech, each entry, and each gesture are orchestrated and timed. So think of directing your goal to the heart of the action and capture the essence with irreproachable accuracy.

Couple And Inspiration Session

Every wedding is unique. It is, therefore, appropriate to adapt your vision to the factors that come to build each of these days; especially the key moment that lies in the famous “couple session.” Renew yourself, propose unpublished, dare to take risks by sailing to non-explored areas … In this case, I find my inspiration by going to glean concepts on Pinterest or a Facebook group of wedding photographs. Challenges are organized every week, giving us the desire and inspiration to make beautiful images every weekend.

The Wine Of Honor

The show of recognition represents the moment when I realize my shots of moments “stolen.” Armed with my lens in 70-200mm, I weave among the guests to immortalize their expressions, capture their smiles, and thus realize some of my favorite photographs of the day. During this step, do not hesitate to zoom in as much as possible to create portraits or groups of images.

The First Dance

This is the Climax of the evening. The real pressure comes to weigh on the shoulders of the photographer since while the newlyweds start on the track and open the ball, he must pay particular attention to each movement, each smile and each flutter of eyelashes. Careful mastery will be required. However, between lights and actions, it is often difficult to focus in the dark. If you use a flash, the focus can be helped by the famous infrared … But I will reveal a small house trick that will be an essential ally to your case. I carry the flash with a cable which allows me to have the light next to it and not on the device. The infrared is then placed on the claw, allowing me to focus in a few thousandths of a second. That’s it!

The Rendering Of Photographs And Videos

After having painstakingly retouched your pictures, it will be advisable to hand them over to the newlyweds. The idea is to build an online gallery and offer them an album containing some of the most beautiful images you will have immortalized. Thus, the professional character will continue to be in full swing, and a good impression will be left on end. Word of mouth is very fast in this environment then make an excellent idea to the last moment is crucial …

And now, the ball is in your court. So, arm yourself with all these tips and the originality that shapes your work and set out to conquer wedding photography. You will quickly get a taste and realize how much it is a boon to immortalize the union of two beings. You have the most beautiful trades!

Do not forget to inspire yourself every day with the work of local people to fuel your work.

How To Attract Potential Customers?

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There is no secret, with the place occupied by the internet and social networks, online visibility is the most effective way to attract your potential customers. Thus, it is appropriate to create a website that presents your shots accompanied by your vision on marriage. You will only have to work by referring to directories of wedding providers, for example.

The Meeting With The Future Couple

Therefore, it will be appropriate to organize meetings with the people concerned in order to put skills and feeling to the test … It is, therefore, necessary to always show an exemplary mix of professionalism and philanthropy to seduce the interested. Remember, you are not alone in the market! So, update your book, presenting your best work, and detailing your rates (preferably a paper book, which is much more pleasant and warm to watch).

With What Equipment To Equip?

Wedding photography is an art that will require a particular concentration and will place you in extreme conditions throughout the day. You will have very little time for you and will be in high demand. Thus, to be able to respond to each situation as quickly as possible, I recommend the use of zoom lenses that offer large openings.

Wedding Photography Cameras

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Which Nikon Cameras?

Nikon D600: The D600 was my first full size. I chose it for its rise in ISO unusual at its output and its 24MP. The position “entry professional range” that this case occupied was relatively uncommon in my view of use. Currently, I use it in the second case with my lens 24-70mm F2.8. I chose two boxes to save time during ceremonies. So I cover a field of 24 to 200 mm with the use of 70-200mm on my D800.

Nikon D800: I chose to equip the D800 for its resolution and capabilities to mount in ISO. The burst was not an important criterion when buying; I preferred to focus on the definition proposed by the case: 36 MP. The latter allows me to crop and zoom in the image retouching when I’m far or when I have not had time to frame in the best way.

Nikon D3200: This recently purchased case is used on an automatic photo booth. It is very suitable for taking pictures of a studio made available.

Which Nikon Optics?

14-24mm F2.8: This lens slightly used in marriage allows me to frame very wide in town halls or churches. Also, it will enable me to highlight the architectures of different reception areas. Too, when I’m limited in place, I use it for large group photos.

24-70mm F2.8: One of my most loyal allies. The first generation 24-70MM F2.8 gives me a wide angle with a zoom start. I use it often in great depth of field by not distinguishing the background of the first.

70-200mm F2.8: The inevitable goal. Being passionate about portraiture, this telephoto lens allows me to frame people very closely to create beautiful portraits. With its opening at F2.8, I get from F4 beautiful pictures with a minimum depth of field, which allows the eye to stop on topics. The whole of my park was chosen to be effective in little light. The opening of F2.8 will enable me to work in the darkest places!