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Wedding Photography Q & A
Q. What are the advantages of hiring a
professional for my wedding?
Q. So, I want a professional to photograph my
wedding. What do I do next?
Q. What is the first question I should ask the
photographer?
Q. Shouldn't I be asking "What do I get and
how much does it cost?"
Q. So, how much does wedding photography cost?
Q. We're having a small wedding, with thirty
people, and only wanted to spend $1,500 on pictures. What can we do?
Q. How much time will the photographer spend
at my wedding?
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Photo Tip- Understanding ISO
What in the world is ISO? Well, to simply answer that question, ISO
means sensitivity. The lower the sensitivity, the finer the grain,
but more light is needed. This kind of photography would be prefect
for outdoor photography. Although, for indoor, low-light, or action
photography (where fast shutter speeds are needed), more sensitive
or "fast" film is used which is more "grainy"...
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Photography tip: Capturing people
Besides studio photography, we never really think about ways to
capture pictures of our loved ones and friends. All we know is that
if they are in the view finder, then we click. With studio
photography, we have professional photographer to poses you. Unlike
studio photography, we take pictures to capture certain moments. How
do we capture these moments? Point and shoot. Is there something
wrong with just pointing the camera and just shoot? Of course, there
is no right way to take pictures, although, there are tips that you
can take into consideration about taking great pictures and
capturing those great photo opportunities.
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Has Digital photography taken
over film in the studio?
I had a chance to watch a photo shoot for my girlfriend and my
little sister one day and I noticed that the photographer did not
once use a film camera. Every studio that I have ever been to would
typically use a film SLR camera with the proper lighting and
flashes, etc. This particular studio only used digital. This wasn't
a digital photography studio either. It was just a regular studio
where people would take studio pictures.
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Photojournalism Style
Wedding Photography
Alisha Todd of Alisha and Brook
Photography told us that wedding photojournalism illustrates heartfelt
emotions and quietly documents with little or no intrusion. Often times,
you are not actively aware of the camera. A photojournalist needs finely
tuned skills of anticipation and observation: sensing, feeling, and
seizing those candid moments. The best photojournalists try to work
quietly and discreetly. People act more like themselves when they are
unaware that they are being photographed. A photojournalist captures the
family groups as well because they are an important part of recording
the wedding day. However, this will only be a small percentage of the
day. But any great photographer will have the knowledge of their craft
in lighting, composition and content.
Budgets And Photographs, Do
They Always Clash?
It can't hurt to ask your prospective photographer if they can customize
a wedding photograph package to fit your budget. Most likely, on a
Saturday during wedding season (Spring through Fall), the answer is
probably no. Those are days that will definitely be filled. However, if
your wedding day is a winter wedding or an unusual day during the week
and you are having a small wedding you might be in luck.
Are Your Negatives Being Held
Hostage?
An important consideration when choosing a wedding photographer should
be whether your negatives are included in your wedding album.
Photographers have their own philosophy about the practice. No matter
what you decide, it's important to store them safely and always get
reprints from a reputable source because not all printers are created
equal.
Portrait Shoot Dos and Don'ts
Avoid wearing busy clothes, anything with logos printed on them.
Basically anything that will detract from you, the subject of the
photograph. So probably fluorescent colors are out. If the portrait is
of a couple or family, use good judgment in coordinating the clothing.
Not necessarily matching unless that was the look you were going for. As
for what to do in front of the camera, just relax! It's really matter of
being comfortable. When you do that, you are going to look great.
Ready For Your Close-up?
Try to remember the following tips when the camera lens is
aimed at you:
Don't forget your foundation and concealer.
Direct overhead lighting elongates your nose and casts
shadows.
Avoid resting your chin or cheek against your hand.
Striking a pose looks unnatural and dated.
Arms held close to your body distorts your physique.
Poor posture is never flattering.
Pressing your legs against a chair will flatten and widen
them.
When smiling, press your tongue against your teeth so gaps are
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