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Great wedding photography is as much an art as it is a science. It doesn't matter if you are an advanced amateur or a seasoned pro, certain elements need to be present for professional results. In this article, we list some ideas that will make your wedding photography stand out, while saving you from some common pitfalls. The article is intended primarily for the aspiring wedding photographer, but it will also help couples choose their ideal photographer.
As portrait photographers, we frequently undertake assignments for baby portrait photography. Babies are naturally photogenic, but photos often need a bit of "help" to achieve that Wow! factor. This is where post processing with Photoshop can make a big difference.
This is a list of some of the more popular poses used by wedding and portrait photographers to pose couples. It's by no means a definitive list, as there can be many variations. These examples are intended as a guide in order to make make communication between you and your portrait photographer easier.
A list of shots you can expect from your wedding photographer during a typical 8 hour coverage. You will receive between about 100 - 150 shots for every hour of photography.
The video technology available today is amazing. You can get a $1000 high definition video camera that would put a $100,000 camera from 10 years ago to shame. Likewise editing software (known as non linear editing), has come down in price to the point that anyone can afford it.
A step by step checklist and guide to planning your wedding from the time you set the date to the actual wedding day.A step by step checklist and guide to planning your wedding from the time you set the date to the actual wedding day. Wedding Planner.
The only thing necessary for photography apart from a camera and the photographer is light (although I am sure somebody somewhere is working on replacing the photographer with a machine as we speak...)
We have a course for everyone. From group beginner classes, to private tuition for the budding professional. With the prices of Digital SLR cameras being at an all time low, many folks buy one or get one as a gift, only to use it in Automatic mode.
With so many resources on the internet, with all the instruction videos on Youtube and with so many automatic features on new digital camera, many people ask a seemingly valid question: "Why should I spend my time and money on taking a course, when I can get it for free...?" Well, yes, those resources can help you get started, but there is nothing better than having a professional who has been taking photos for many years at you disposal.
A question we are often asked is: "what type of video camera (aka camcorder), should I buy..." It would be easy for us to simply reply "... the best you can afford...", but it's a little more complicated than that. There is no point in spending upwards of $7000 if all you want is to shoot the occasional family movie or a friend's wedding. Conversely, if you have aspirations to become a pro videographer, spending $399 on an entry level model will not get you very far. Below is a list of the three broad categories you should consider. We suggest that you buy a full HD model, which is currently (as at July 2011) is the highest resolution available.
Each wedding photographer has his or her own style, but most employ some of the styles listed bellow. As the bride and groom, you should be familiar with the basics so that you can ask the right questions and find a photographer who employs a style most suitable for your needs. Naturally, you can have a combination of styles. Your best approach would be to have a close look at the portfolio of the photographer you are interviewing and make a decision based on that.
As wedding photographers, we get to know all the venues, both indoor and outdoor. Many clients often ask us for our opinion from the perspective of where you would get the best photo opportunities. Obviously a list such as this is subjective and is based on our opinions and observation only.
As part of our photography courses, we teach portrait photography. These are some of the tips we share with our students.
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