Ian Han is a professional wedding photographer who came into college and gave a talk on the dos and don'ts of wedding photography. He started off by going through his own blog showing us step by step what is needed to complete a photo shoot of a wedding. Wedding photography consists of both documentation and studio photography. The first thing to photograph is the building due to the bride and groom paying so much for the venue this can be done on any day before the wedding just incase it is too busy to photograph on the big day. When the bride is at home that is the place to start as she is getting ready for the big day starting, the things to photograph are hair, make-up, dress, flowers, shoes, bridesmaids etc. Maybe do some still life with the flowers, dress, rings, shoes. After spending time at the brides house you need to make sure you get to the reception before she does, so then you can get the transportation she comes in to the venue as well as taking shots of the people she comes with. Once in the reception it is always good to take photographs from behind and in front, also don't miss the 'kiss' and book signing of both. Straight after the reception make sure you get a group photograph of everyone together then of certain family members together like parents from both sides etc (before they go for drinks). It is good to have someone help you gather the people for group shots. Before they go for the sit down meal take the bride and groom for a walk to get a many shots as you can of the happy couple together alone. When the bride and groom have a speech also get photographs of the guests while the speech is going on as well as the bride and groom. The next set of photographs should be the 'first dance' which can not be missed it is just as important as the 'kiss'. One last night shot is always good to be taken outside the venue as this shows what a eventful and wonderful time the bride and groom have had. For all the photographs being take it is best shooting them with a shallow depth of field as no one really wants to see the background.
Equipment: 2 Cameras are needed as one may malfunction so then you have the other camera as a back up. A wide angle lens is great for group photographs as it will fit everyone in also a macro lens os good to use for the rings and detail on the dress. Ring flash is good for portraits.
Tips: It is always good to meet the customers and go for a walk, to let them be natural in front of you. This also lets them get used to you being there with the camera taking photographs.
Edit: If you need to edit some photographs its is best to use...
- Photoshop
- Aperture
- Light Room
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