After a review of the preparations and previous advice and stop at the pre-wedding and the pre-ceremony , we continue with our special about wedding photography with the ceremony, the highlight of any event of this kind. And it is as much for the bride and groom as for the photographer who, as we have been counting, faces the challenge of covering for the first time a nuptial report.
In this third installment we will talk about all the photos that would be developed in the place where the wedding ceremony will take place, including those before and after the "great moment", the usual group portraits as well as the subsequent session dedicated to photographing newlyweds on their own.
Before the great moment
Following what was commented in the previous report, we placed ourselves in "day B" and in the place of the link, once the photos of the preparations of the couple for the big moment. As we said, it is important to arrive in time to the place of the link, not to cover the arrivals of both parties, but to take some shots of the place before everything happens.
At this point the photographer should already know the place where the wedding will take place (because you have gone before to study the place as well as the lighting), but if this is not the case, you must dedicate a few minutes to search the best locations from which to take photos of the ceremony.
Immediately after, it is time to make some preliminary shots of the place, which at this time should be empty, both general plans of the situation and details of the decoration . The rings of the future spouses (if they are in sight), the floral decoration, possible signs alluding to the link and other details may seem secondary photos, but they will be a great support to include them in a possible photobook or wedding video, and in addition very likely they will become a memory very appreciated by the couple who, surely, will not have time to pay attention to these small details.
This preliminary phase is also a good time to start with some family portraits and photos of the environment, although it is convenient not to get too distracted and we must be very aware of the moment when the couple arrive at the place of the link. These previous photos should be consistent with the style chosen between the couple and the photographer, so depending on this they should be more or less formal. In this way, the photographer could go from looking for conventional portraits to putting himself in the role of a "wedding photojournalist" looking for the spontaneity of the moment. Ideally, as we said in the first installment, is that there are two photographers at the wedding that each of them are responsible for one of these facets.
The next key moment of this phase would be the arrival of the bride and groom , especially the bride (in conventional heterosexual links). Here the usual thing is to capture the bride out of the car and perhaps make a previous portrait of her with the sponsor before entering the place of the ceremony, something we probably have done before with the groom.
If the style of the wedding in question enters the terrain of the documentary and the work of the photographer is to reflect what happens without intervening in it, he must be very attentive to everything to be placed in the right place to take good photos and be fast when shooting; if it is not the case, and the photographer is going to handle the events in some way, asking the protagonists to pose or be placed in a certain way for the photos, it is time to start imposing .
In this phase, for example, the "exit from the car" may not have resulted in very aesthetic photos, so if necessary, they may be asked to sit back in the vehicle and repeat it more calmly, or directly posed in some way more flattering.
In fact, whatever the case may be, as a reader told us in the comments of the first installment, it is also important that the photographer be respected . If this is your case, think that now you are the official photographer and that implies that you do not have to stay in your site (as you would be being a guest) but you should look for the best place for the photos. Of course, always trying not to disturb either the couple, the real protagonists, or the person who officiates the link. Virtue, as Aristotle said, is always at the midpoint so, although it is not simple, you should try to be always in the best place but at the same time move in a stealthy and prudent way to try to go unnoticed .
List of ideas for this moment
General plan of the ceremony place completely empty
Photo of the rings in the place
Poster where the name appears the place (if applicable)
Images of floral ornaments
Photo of the altar or similar
Details of programs or decorative elements
First family portraits
Photos of the arrival of both boyfriends
The groom waiting for the bride at the altar (or similar)
Bride and padrino ready to enter
The ceremony begins
The most important moment has arrived in which the photographer must be more attentive, avoiding being distracted because this could cause him to miss a key moment that can not be repeated. And, even though the bride and groom have given the photographer the power to direct them at the time of taking pictures, almost in all probability at this moment the command will have the person who officiates the ceremony (be it a priest, a judge, etc. .).
As you know, each ceremony has some essential moments that must be captured yes or yes . Therefore not only have to be very attentive, but you should know in advance the script of what will happen to make it easier not to miss some of the key moments of development.
Knowing what is going to happen will allow us to choreograph our coverage in some way, and decide whether to wait halfway for the bride's arrival to make a photo from her back (for example, focusing on the face of the bridegroom waiting at the altar) or be able to dedicate, with luck, a few minutes to take pictures of context (as a general plan of the place with all the guests present). Likewise, it may be possible to take advantage of some "dead time" to, why not, stand before the couple and capture a spontaneous portrait during the ceremony.
As we said before, the photographer should not become a protagonist or hinder, but this does not mean you have to be immobile. Theirs is to look for different angles of shot and try to be creative, but in no case should be intrusive in what is happening and be limited, now more than ever, to be a privileged witness with the mission to document the moment.
For this it will be very useful to use a telephoto lens that avoids having to be too close to capture certain details. Although if you have to approach it try to do it quickly, without obstructing the sight of anyone (remember that there are people attending the ceremony who does not want to miss anything) and interfering justly.
When it comes to capturing key moments, you should make sure you shoot in a burst to be able to capture several shots of each scene. Think that nothing assures you that in a key moment one of the couple closes their eyes or puts on an unflattering expression (remember that everyone wants to look handsome in the photos), so that making several shots allows to choose a posteriori and stay with the best result
Also think about the time of putting rings, the first kiss once married, and any other key moments that occur in a wedding (depending on how it is, and whether it is civil or religious in any of the many existing beliefs), must be captured inexcusably . And they will also ask us for their protagonists to appear handsome ... We already noticed at the beginning of this special that being a wedding photographer was not a simple job, was it?
Of technical issues we talked long and hard in the first installment , but we will briefly discuss some aspects of lighting because, surely, the ceremony will be the most complicated moment of the entire report in this regard. In fact, as you know, in conventional weddings that take place in a church, the normal thing is that the photographer has very little light to work with.
Therefore, the usual is to use an external flash, which ensures a sufficient source of light but, as we said, we must avoid that the flash is excessive so we will have to resort either to a diffuser or flash bounce (provided that the ceiling is not too high and allows it). So lose the fear of using the flash but always doing tests before to make sure that what you are going to do is the most appropriate.
If the light is going to be sufficient and our camera allows us to pull ISO with guarantees, take advantage of it because natural light will always be more predictable and will offer us less artificial results. In addition, if we use a luminous lens and open the diaphragm we can play with the blurs to blur the backgrounds and achieve beautiful effects. Of course, at key moments be careful that the depth of field is enough for the photo to be correct.
On the other hand, when measuring light is important to be careful not to burn the dress of the bride (of course we talk about the typical white dress), so better underexpose a little shooting in RAW to retrieve the details of the dress Subsequent Other tips for this moment: always focus in the eyes, be careful with the background of the images (trying not to distract from the main thing) and look for new perspectives to achieve different shots.
Finally, precisely because in this part you can not influence events, try to make your photos tell a story , the wedding, and look for moments of complicity of the couple and the emotional moments that will later become unforgettable memories for they.
An unplugged ceremony
With the popularity of photography and mobile phones, you may find that a lot of guests are busy making photos while you try to do your job on behalf of the couple. Either by using a flash that bothers the "official" shots or by physically obstructing the road when wanting to approach or be near the bride and groom, the guests can become a nightmare for the photographer .
If you are a guest, think that you are there to accompany the couple on their big day and enjoy the moment, and keep in mind that the photographer is working and that his mission is to take images that make the time for the bride and groom unforgettable, so you hinder and try to help and respect him. If you are the photographer and you see that someone bothers you excessively go to him and ask him with good manners, but firmly, let him work . If you are the boyfriend or girlfriend consider the possibility of doing an "unplugged wedding" ; that is, ask the attendees in advance to disconnect their phones or, better yet, leave them somewhere located at the entrance of the premises. It is a trendy trend in boom in the most modern weddings and can give a touch of originality to yours.
List of essential photos in the ceremony
The groom waiting for the bride
Entrance of the bride and godfather
The groom looking at his future wife who comes down the hall
The moment the bride and groom meet for the first time
General plan of the ceremony from the back
Photo of the bride and groom in the foreground with all the guests on their back
Portrait of the bridesmaids and godparents (if it is the case)
Bride and groom looking at each other
Photo of who officiates the ceremony
Portraits of people who speak, singers or musicians
Pictures of the delivery of rings
Delivery of arras, communion, etc. (depending on the type of wedding)
The first kiss
Close-up portrait of the newlyweds looking at the attendees
Photo of the audience applauding (if it is the case)
Pictures of the couple dating
Out of all the assistants
Immediately after the ceremony
The most important moment ended for the couple, who are now newlyweds, and there is one that is often difficult for the photographer because of the hustle and bustle and because often it is not planned enough. Attendants usually try to get closer to congratulate the couple and pretend to be photographed with them and often also raise doubts about whether they are going to make family portraits in that same place or if they are going to be done elsewhere.
That is why it is important that all this is planned in advance to avoid the doubts and the typical confusions of the moment. What we would recommend is to invite people in general not to swirl and wait for the bride and groom to leave the place of the ceremony and that, if family photos are taken, they are limited to the closest ones and only the photographs that are planned (once again we recommend making a pre-list so you do not forget anyone).
In addition to the possible portraits, it is probably necessary to take some additional shots such as the congratulations of the closest ones and those of the couple and the witnesses signing, images for which, once again, the photographer must be very attentive and, in the second case , know in advance what is going to happen.
And so we come to one of the perhaps most photogenic moments in conventional weddings, when the couple leave the ceremony and receive the love of the audience by throwing, traditionally, something like rice, flower petals, confetti or anything else. This is another crucial moment that the photographer should reflect and in which you can get quite striking and exciting images. So, if you are the photographer, look for a good site and abuse the blast of your camera.
If you also have the support of another photographer it would be ideal for this "second unit" to come out behind the couple because you never know where the ideal perspective will be. So, a photo from behind the couple and with all the people acclaiming them can sometimes turn into a good shot (as in the case of this photo you have below).
Then there will surely be another moment of hubbub in which people will gather around the couple to congratulate them and probably want to photograph themselves with them. Here is the time, once again, to follow the marked plan: If it was decided that the photographer is going to limit himself to documenting the moment, you should capture what you see without intervening in the least, seeking to portray the emotion and spontaneity of the moment; If it has been decided that it is time to make portraits of family and friends, the professional has to get down to work (we explain it in the following paragraph).
In this phase it is possible that you no longer have to use the flash because there is better light, but as we said in the post about general advice, you should not disregard the use of fill flash for those outdoor photographs in which you can contribute a plus of brilliance to the images.
Family portraits
As we said, there will be a time when you have to make those inevitable portraits of the couple with family and friends that can become a challenge . If you have not taken these photos inside the place where the ceremony was held, it will now be time to take the list of essential photos. Think that they are unique and unrepeatable moments and that if you forget (to the couple and you) make that photo with I do not know what part of the family may never forgive you.
This phase of the wedding can be very stressful for any photographer because of the large number of people who will participate and will surely test your patience and your skills to manage groups of people. Think that it is possible for many guests to address you asking for a picture with the couple, or that quite possibly, when you are making a group photo someone jumps with a " what about uncle and who? What has he gotten? I looked for it to be a family photo! "
The fact that someone falls short or disappears by magic just at the moment that should be taking the photo is very common and tests any photographer. To avoid it, it is best to take everything prepared, steer people firmly (but with the best of your smiles) and have the help of someone . Normally theirs is that it is some brother or sister of the couple that becomes our accomplice to organize people, with the advantage that this person will know the family and will know who is the one that should come out in each photo.
In any case, if you are the photographer have a lot of patience, be prepared for everything and try to make sure that everyone leaves with their eyes open, especially the couple (remember, the real protagonists), so make several shots for each group to not risk it . Also, carefully choose the site for the photo so that the background does not hinder or there are no dissonant elements that spoil the shot (as in the photo below).
In this type of photos there will be no place for much creativity, but you can always plan funny or interesting shots, although of course improvising is not the best recipe and this type of photographs may have to be reserved for a later time. Finally, in addition to the different groups that you portray, it would also be interesting to take a picture with all the guests at the event, although this will only be possible if there are not too many and if you can get them all together to capture them in one shot.
Family photos that you should not forget
Boyfriends with godparents
Boyfriends with the parents of one, of the other, and with the four
Boyfriends with the grandparents of one and the other
Bride and groom with their children (if this is the case)
Bride and groom with the closest family (parents and siblings) on both sides
Bride and groom with the whole family on both sides
Boyfriends with one's friends, another and all together
An intimate session
Overcome (hopefully successful) family portraits, the usual thing is that the photographer and the couple make a special session to capture the first photos of a couple as newlyweds . It is a session normally private, and more relaxed, in which, at best, they also attend the closest relatives but in which the bride and groom are again the absolute protagonists of the images.
This session (which also serves to give time for the guests to travel to the place where the celebration will take place) can be held on the spot where the ceremony has been held, in which they will celebrate the treat or directly in a different site previously chosen for its characteristics. For example it is common to choose a nearby park that is beautiful and can serve as an appropriate setting for some images between which, possibly, the portrait that the bride and groom frame and place in the living room of their house.
In any case it goes without saying that everything must be planned in advance, among other things so that the session does not lengthen too much and we make people wait a lot. It will be time to portray the emotionality of a couple who should be happy and achieve some spectacular photos.
At this point the weather can help us, for example with a spectacular sunset, but it will help us even more to have a list of ideas about the photographs to be made always following the guidelines set between the photographer and the couple to define the style of the wedding. So, his thing is to continue in some way with the work we did in the pre-wedding, making photos that have a similar look even if it changes the surroundings and the wardrobe.
Whether the shots are more creative, or limited to more conventional poses, will depend on what has been decided in advance but here the photographer must give the breast and be able to get as beautiful as possible to the newlyweds. For this, we would recommend throwing a burst (to obtain many shots to choose from), find an adequate background (which we can improve by making it slightly out of focus to give the brides the greatest role), not forgetting the details (there will be new things like hands with rings of newlyweds) and, above all, look for the emotion of the moment .
And with this we have reached the end this time, wishing as always that it has been useful for anyone who wants to start as a wedding photographer . And as always we also invite you to contribute your own ideas and comments about it.
In Xataka Photo | Complete guide to begin in wedding photography (I): Preparations and previous advice , (II): The prewedding and pre-ceremony and (and IV): The celebration and the post-wedding
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In this third installment we will talk about all the photos that would be developed in the place where the wedding ceremony will take place, including those before and after the "great moment", the usual group portraits as well as the subsequent session dedicated to photographing newlyweds on their own.
Before the great moment
Following what was commented in the previous report, we placed ourselves in "day B" and in the place of the link, once the photos of the preparations of the couple for the big moment. As we said, it is important to arrive in time to the place of the link, not to cover the arrivals of both parties, but to take some shots of the place before everything happens.
At this point the photographer should already know the place where the wedding will take place (because you have gone before to study the place as well as the lighting), but if this is not the case, you must dedicate a few minutes to search the best locations from which to take photos of the ceremony.
Immediately after, it is time to make some preliminary shots of the place, which at this time should be empty, both general plans of the situation and details of the decoration . The rings of the future spouses (if they are in sight), the floral decoration, possible signs alluding to the link and other details may seem secondary photos, but they will be a great support to include them in a possible photobook or wedding video, and in addition very likely they will become a memory very appreciated by the couple who, surely, will not have time to pay attention to these small details.
This preliminary phase is also a good time to start with some family portraits and photos of the environment, although it is convenient not to get too distracted and we must be very aware of the moment when the couple arrive at the place of the link. These previous photos should be consistent with the style chosen between the couple and the photographer, so depending on this they should be more or less formal. In this way, the photographer could go from looking for conventional portraits to putting himself in the role of a "wedding photojournalist" looking for the spontaneity of the moment. Ideally, as we said in the first installment, is that there are two photographers at the wedding that each of them are responsible for one of these facets.
The next key moment of this phase would be the arrival of the bride and groom , especially the bride (in conventional heterosexual links). Here the usual thing is to capture the bride out of the car and perhaps make a previous portrait of her with the sponsor before entering the place of the ceremony, something we probably have done before with the groom.
If the style of the wedding in question enters the terrain of the documentary and the work of the photographer is to reflect what happens without intervening in it, he must be very attentive to everything to be placed in the right place to take good photos and be fast when shooting; if it is not the case, and the photographer is going to handle the events in some way, asking the protagonists to pose or be placed in a certain way for the photos, it is time to start imposing .
In this phase, for example, the "exit from the car" may not have resulted in very aesthetic photos, so if necessary, they may be asked to sit back in the vehicle and repeat it more calmly, or directly posed in some way more flattering.
In fact, whatever the case may be, as a reader told us in the comments of the first installment, it is also important that the photographer be respected . If this is your case, think that now you are the official photographer and that implies that you do not have to stay in your site (as you would be being a guest) but you should look for the best place for the photos. Of course, always trying not to disturb either the couple, the real protagonists, or the person who officiates the link. Virtue, as Aristotle said, is always at the midpoint so, although it is not simple, you should try to be always in the best place but at the same time move in a stealthy and prudent way to try to go unnoticed .
List of ideas for this moment
General plan of the ceremony place completely empty
Photo of the rings in the place
Poster where the name appears the place (if applicable)
Images of floral ornaments
Photo of the altar or similar
Details of programs or decorative elements
First family portraits
Photos of the arrival of both boyfriends
The groom waiting for the bride at the altar (or similar)
Bride and padrino ready to enter
The ceremony begins
The most important moment has arrived in which the photographer must be more attentive, avoiding being distracted because this could cause him to miss a key moment that can not be repeated. And, even though the bride and groom have given the photographer the power to direct them at the time of taking pictures, almost in all probability at this moment the command will have the person who officiates the ceremony (be it a priest, a judge, etc. .).
As you know, each ceremony has some essential moments that must be captured yes or yes . Therefore not only have to be very attentive, but you should know in advance the script of what will happen to make it easier not to miss some of the key moments of development.
Knowing what is going to happen will allow us to choreograph our coverage in some way, and decide whether to wait halfway for the bride's arrival to make a photo from her back (for example, focusing on the face of the bridegroom waiting at the altar) or be able to dedicate, with luck, a few minutes to take pictures of context (as a general plan of the place with all the guests present). Likewise, it may be possible to take advantage of some "dead time" to, why not, stand before the couple and capture a spontaneous portrait during the ceremony.
As we said before, the photographer should not become a protagonist or hinder, but this does not mean you have to be immobile. Theirs is to look for different angles of shot and try to be creative, but in no case should be intrusive in what is happening and be limited, now more than ever, to be a privileged witness with the mission to document the moment.
For this it will be very useful to use a telephoto lens that avoids having to be too close to capture certain details. Although if you have to approach it try to do it quickly, without obstructing the sight of anyone (remember that there are people attending the ceremony who does not want to miss anything) and interfering justly.
When it comes to capturing key moments, you should make sure you shoot in a burst to be able to capture several shots of each scene. Think that nothing assures you that in a key moment one of the couple closes their eyes or puts on an unflattering expression (remember that everyone wants to look handsome in the photos), so that making several shots allows to choose a posteriori and stay with the best result
Also think about the time of putting rings, the first kiss once married, and any other key moments that occur in a wedding (depending on how it is, and whether it is civil or religious in any of the many existing beliefs), must be captured inexcusably . And they will also ask us for their protagonists to appear handsome ... We already noticed at the beginning of this special that being a wedding photographer was not a simple job, was it?
Of technical issues we talked long and hard in the first installment , but we will briefly discuss some aspects of lighting because, surely, the ceremony will be the most complicated moment of the entire report in this regard. In fact, as you know, in conventional weddings that take place in a church, the normal thing is that the photographer has very little light to work with.
Therefore, the usual is to use an external flash, which ensures a sufficient source of light but, as we said, we must avoid that the flash is excessive so we will have to resort either to a diffuser or flash bounce (provided that the ceiling is not too high and allows it). So lose the fear of using the flash but always doing tests before to make sure that what you are going to do is the most appropriate.
If the light is going to be sufficient and our camera allows us to pull ISO with guarantees, take advantage of it because natural light will always be more predictable and will offer us less artificial results. In addition, if we use a luminous lens and open the diaphragm we can play with the blurs to blur the backgrounds and achieve beautiful effects. Of course, at key moments be careful that the depth of field is enough for the photo to be correct.
On the other hand, when measuring light is important to be careful not to burn the dress of the bride (of course we talk about the typical white dress), so better underexpose a little shooting in RAW to retrieve the details of the dress Subsequent Other tips for this moment: always focus in the eyes, be careful with the background of the images (trying not to distract from the main thing) and look for new perspectives to achieve different shots.
Finally, precisely because in this part you can not influence events, try to make your photos tell a story , the wedding, and look for moments of complicity of the couple and the emotional moments that will later become unforgettable memories for they.
An unplugged ceremony
With the popularity of photography and mobile phones, you may find that a lot of guests are busy making photos while you try to do your job on behalf of the couple. Either by using a flash that bothers the "official" shots or by physically obstructing the road when wanting to approach or be near the bride and groom, the guests can become a nightmare for the photographer .
If you are a guest, think that you are there to accompany the couple on their big day and enjoy the moment, and keep in mind that the photographer is working and that his mission is to take images that make the time for the bride and groom unforgettable, so you hinder and try to help and respect him. If you are the photographer and you see that someone bothers you excessively go to him and ask him with good manners, but firmly, let him work . If you are the boyfriend or girlfriend consider the possibility of doing an "unplugged wedding" ; that is, ask the attendees in advance to disconnect their phones or, better yet, leave them somewhere located at the entrance of the premises. It is a trendy trend in boom in the most modern weddings and can give a touch of originality to yours.
List of essential photos in the ceremony
The groom waiting for the bride
Entrance of the bride and godfather
The groom looking at his future wife who comes down the hall
The moment the bride and groom meet for the first time
General plan of the ceremony from the back
Photo of the bride and groom in the foreground with all the guests on their back
Portrait of the bridesmaids and godparents (if it is the case)
Bride and groom looking at each other
Photo of who officiates the ceremony
Portraits of people who speak, singers or musicians
Pictures of the delivery of rings
Delivery of arras, communion, etc. (depending on the type of wedding)
The first kiss
Close-up portrait of the newlyweds looking at the attendees
Photo of the audience applauding (if it is the case)
Pictures of the couple dating
Out of all the assistants
Immediately after the ceremony
The most important moment ended for the couple, who are now newlyweds, and there is one that is often difficult for the photographer because of the hustle and bustle and because often it is not planned enough. Attendants usually try to get closer to congratulate the couple and pretend to be photographed with them and often also raise doubts about whether they are going to make family portraits in that same place or if they are going to be done elsewhere.
That is why it is important that all this is planned in advance to avoid the doubts and the typical confusions of the moment. What we would recommend is to invite people in general not to swirl and wait for the bride and groom to leave the place of the ceremony and that, if family photos are taken, they are limited to the closest ones and only the photographs that are planned (once again we recommend making a pre-list so you do not forget anyone).
In addition to the possible portraits, it is probably necessary to take some additional shots such as the congratulations of the closest ones and those of the couple and the witnesses signing, images for which, once again, the photographer must be very attentive and, in the second case , know in advance what is going to happen.
And so we come to one of the perhaps most photogenic moments in conventional weddings, when the couple leave the ceremony and receive the love of the audience by throwing, traditionally, something like rice, flower petals, confetti or anything else. This is another crucial moment that the photographer should reflect and in which you can get quite striking and exciting images. So, if you are the photographer, look for a good site and abuse the blast of your camera.
If you also have the support of another photographer it would be ideal for this "second unit" to come out behind the couple because you never know where the ideal perspective will be. So, a photo from behind the couple and with all the people acclaiming them can sometimes turn into a good shot (as in the case of this photo you have below).
Then there will surely be another moment of hubbub in which people will gather around the couple to congratulate them and probably want to photograph themselves with them. Here is the time, once again, to follow the marked plan: If it was decided that the photographer is going to limit himself to documenting the moment, you should capture what you see without intervening in the least, seeking to portray the emotion and spontaneity of the moment; If it has been decided that it is time to make portraits of family and friends, the professional has to get down to work (we explain it in the following paragraph).
In this phase it is possible that you no longer have to use the flash because there is better light, but as we said in the post about general advice, you should not disregard the use of fill flash for those outdoor photographs in which you can contribute a plus of brilliance to the images.
Family portraits
As we said, there will be a time when you have to make those inevitable portraits of the couple with family and friends that can become a challenge . If you have not taken these photos inside the place where the ceremony was held, it will now be time to take the list of essential photos. Think that they are unique and unrepeatable moments and that if you forget (to the couple and you) make that photo with I do not know what part of the family may never forgive you.
This phase of the wedding can be very stressful for any photographer because of the large number of people who will participate and will surely test your patience and your skills to manage groups of people. Think that it is possible for many guests to address you asking for a picture with the couple, or that quite possibly, when you are making a group photo someone jumps with a " what about uncle and who? What has he gotten? I looked for it to be a family photo! "
The fact that someone falls short or disappears by magic just at the moment that should be taking the photo is very common and tests any photographer. To avoid it, it is best to take everything prepared, steer people firmly (but with the best of your smiles) and have the help of someone . Normally theirs is that it is some brother or sister of the couple that becomes our accomplice to organize people, with the advantage that this person will know the family and will know who is the one that should come out in each photo.
In any case, if you are the photographer have a lot of patience, be prepared for everything and try to make sure that everyone leaves with their eyes open, especially the couple (remember, the real protagonists), so make several shots for each group to not risk it . Also, carefully choose the site for the photo so that the background does not hinder or there are no dissonant elements that spoil the shot (as in the photo below).
In this type of photos there will be no place for much creativity, but you can always plan funny or interesting shots, although of course improvising is not the best recipe and this type of photographs may have to be reserved for a later time. Finally, in addition to the different groups that you portray, it would also be interesting to take a picture with all the guests at the event, although this will only be possible if there are not too many and if you can get them all together to capture them in one shot.
Family photos that you should not forget
Boyfriends with godparents
Boyfriends with the parents of one, of the other, and with the four
Boyfriends with the grandparents of one and the other
Bride and groom with their children (if this is the case)
Bride and groom with the closest family (parents and siblings) on both sides
Bride and groom with the whole family on both sides
Boyfriends with one's friends, another and all together
An intimate session
Overcome (hopefully successful) family portraits, the usual thing is that the photographer and the couple make a special session to capture the first photos of a couple as newlyweds . It is a session normally private, and more relaxed, in which, at best, they also attend the closest relatives but in which the bride and groom are again the absolute protagonists of the images.
This session (which also serves to give time for the guests to travel to the place where the celebration will take place) can be held on the spot where the ceremony has been held, in which they will celebrate the treat or directly in a different site previously chosen for its characteristics. For example it is common to choose a nearby park that is beautiful and can serve as an appropriate setting for some images between which, possibly, the portrait that the bride and groom frame and place in the living room of their house.
In any case it goes without saying that everything must be planned in advance, among other things so that the session does not lengthen too much and we make people wait a lot. It will be time to portray the emotionality of a couple who should be happy and achieve some spectacular photos.
At this point the weather can help us, for example with a spectacular sunset, but it will help us even more to have a list of ideas about the photographs to be made always following the guidelines set between the photographer and the couple to define the style of the wedding. So, his thing is to continue in some way with the work we did in the pre-wedding, making photos that have a similar look even if it changes the surroundings and the wardrobe.
Whether the shots are more creative, or limited to more conventional poses, will depend on what has been decided in advance but here the photographer must give the breast and be able to get as beautiful as possible to the newlyweds. For this, we would recommend throwing a burst (to obtain many shots to choose from), find an adequate background (which we can improve by making it slightly out of focus to give the brides the greatest role), not forgetting the details (there will be new things like hands with rings of newlyweds) and, above all, look for the emotion of the moment .
And with this we have reached the end this time, wishing as always that it has been useful for anyone who wants to start as a wedding photographer . And as always we also invite you to contribute your own ideas and comments about it.
In Xataka Photo | Complete guide to begin in wedding photography (I): Preparations and previous advice , (II): The prewedding and pre-ceremony and (and IV): The celebration and the post-wedding
Tanny Busniestle
304, 5th Street Extension Road,
Near Kalyan Jewelry, Gandhipuram,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641012
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