Ask any wedding photographer and they will tell you that a wedding needs to run like a well oiled machine, which isn’t very easy to do. In order to make that happen, everyone needs to be on the same page—from the guests, to the wedding party, to the vendors and the officiants. If they’re all […]
So, you’ve bought your first DSLR camera. You’ve familiarized yourself with it and are just starting to get comfortable with taking quality shots, when a relative or friend approaches you to help cover an upcoming wedding ceremony. In an instant you have been appointed a wedding photographer. You are both nervous and excited. The following […]
We’ve all seen the classic engagement photos. The guy proposing on one knee. The girl’s shocked face as he shows her the ring. The loving embrace of the soon-to-be-wed couple. Well here’s a twist on your typical engagement. What starts out as a cliché shoot quickly turns into a romantic fight for survival: It takes […]
At major events such as birthdays, weddings or christenings, it’s fast becoming a staple to come across a photo booth or at least a designated picture-taking area for guests to enjoy. Not only is it very Facebook-friendly, it also doubles as a guestbook for the celebrants. In the case of this wedding, a group called sfst came […]
There has been such a huge influx of people wanting to make a living through wedding photography these days that I almost get as many enquiries from people wanting to become my assistant as I do enquiries from people getting married. I’ve worked as a photographer for over twenty years and have specialised in wedding […]
No matter where you live in the US, if you Google “wedding photographer,” your search engine will generate a list of at least ten professional party photographers in the vicinity. In addition to those listings, another dozen or so sponsored links attract clicks with discounts, free albums, and other deals. So if you’re running a […]
In order to be competitive, wedding photographers must consistently produce images that reflect their unique style. New York-based wedding photographer Christian Oth‘s fashion forward style is decidedly editorial and relaxed. His work has been featured in a wide array of publications, including Martha Stewart, Brides, and New York Time Magazine. Here, Canon Digital Learning Center […]
Weddings call for many traditions, some expected and some very unusual. Take into account the different cultural backgrounds and the wedding ceremony gets even longer. The Trash the Dress tradition is one that takes place not on the day of the wedding itself, but on a separate occasion. It is a style of wedding photography […]
“I’m shooting my first wedding and I’m freaking out!! Do you have any pointers?” This quote has to be one of the most common that I’ve come across in my photography career. Taking the dive into wedding photography can be daunting, and it comes with a lot of stress. Unhappy brides, hundreds of people, and […]
Bad light and a poor location can quickly derail a shoot. But it doesn’t have to be that way. These obstacles can be overcome through smart placement of your subjects and by framing your shot creatively shown here by Doug Gordon. In a recent video tutorial, he walks through common issues and simple techniques that are […]
