Wedding Photography: Tips, Tricks & Ideas for Amazing Photos

Introduction 1 lecture 03:22 Introduction Introduction 1 lecture 03:22 Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction The Bride Getting Ready 13 lectures 33:20 It starts here: Photographing the dress and shoes at the bride's home or hotel After a short introduction to the getting ready stage, I explain how you can let go of some of the tension and spend a comfortable few minutes on your own with the dress and shoes. It's a great way to start, and so here's some tips for getting some great images. Bride applying makeup, close up shot Tips for getting some great shots while the bride is having her makeup doneI used to get in close for these types of shots, so for me it was all about using the angles and making the best of the light. The video explains my approach. Photographing the bride's dress as it's being done up This makes a nice photo for the album, a shot of the back of the dress as it's being done up. The trick is to use turn the flash off and use some nice light, otherwise it just turns into a simple snapshot. The video explains my thoughts and approach for getting these types of images. Photographing other items of clothing as they're being done up Doing up other things - clothes, jewellery, buttonholes etc...It's a fun part of the day isn't it? All the clothes, necklaces, other jewellery, cravats etc.. have been carefully chosen by the bridal party. You can get some great shots while all these things are being put on, tied up and admired.The lecture explains my thoughts and approach for getting photos of 'things being done up'. Don’t overlook those small but important details The small but important details In many weddings, a lot of thought goes into the small but important details. Could be some lovely jewellery, or cards from well wishers, or perfume, or gifts to parents. These things play a part in most weddings, so I always made sure to capture them the best I could. Shooting through a doorway or structure for a reportage photo You will have seen this before in TV and cinema thrillers and dramasThis is a little trick used by film makers, especially in tense TV and film thrillers. Use this technique to make it look like you've captured your subject completely unawares. The lecture explains the idea in more detail. Photos of family member looking over the speech and other notes Sometimes, you may spot someone going over a speech that they'll be making later in the day, or someone may be writing out a card. It's worth keeping an eye out for these type of actions and get a quick shot when you can. Parents seeing the bride for the first time Seeing their daughter looking beautiful can provide a wonderful moment Here's another little moment to be aware of, the bride now looking (hopefully) resplendent in her beautiful dress, one or both parents seeing her completely ready for the first time. Watch out for that moment. Bride by a window – flatter her with soft light Close up of bride by a window So now the bride is ready and looking gorgeously beautiful, she might be running late, but you'll still want to get a few of these types of images by a window. Get some great shots in a short amount of time. Bride by a window - against the light, featuring the dress If there was still time before the bride had to dash off, I'd find a large window and get her to look out. Shooting against the light, I'd try to get a photo that showed off her dress Bride relaxing on a sofa looking out of a window Here's another idea for a relaxed photo of the bride, this time just spread out on a sofa for a great quiet calm kind of look. Bride walking down the stairs Get a moody shot of the bride as she walks slowly down the stairs (assuming there are some). It's a really easy shot to get, and can benefit if you're lucky enough to have some nice light coming in through maybe a window. Getting Ready Section - PDF of thumbnails (see Resources) No video here, please use the 'Resources' link to download the PDF document containing reminders of this chapter's photos. The Bride Getting Ready. 13 lectures 33:20 It starts here: Photographing the dress and shoes at the bride's home or hotel After a short introduction to the getting ready stage, I explain how you can let go of some of the tension and spend a comfortable few minutes on your own with the dress and shoes. It's a great way to start, and so here's some tips for getting some great images. Bride applying makeup, close up shot Tips for getting some great shots while the bride is having her makeup doneI used to get in close for these types of shots, so for me it was all about using the angles and making the best of the light. The video explains my approach. Photographing the bride's dress as it's being done up This makes a nice photo for the album, a shot of the back of the dress as it's being done up. The trick is to use turn the flash off and use some nice light, otherwise it just turns into a simple snapshot. The video explains my thoughts and approach for getting these types of images. Photographing other items of clothing as they're being done up Doing up other things - clothes, jewellery, buttonholes etc...It's a fun part of the day isn't it? All the clothes, necklaces, other jewellery, cravats etc.. have been carefully chosen by the bridal party. You can get some great shots while all these things are being put on, tied up and admired.The lecture explains my thoughts and approach for getting photos of 'things being done up'. Don’t overlook those small but important details The small but important details In many weddings, a lot of thought goes into the small but important details. Could be some lovely jewellery, or cards from well wishers, or perfume, or gifts to parents. These things play a part in most weddings, so I always made sure to capture them the best I could. Shooting through a doorway or structure for a reportage photo You will have seen this before in TV and cinema thrillers and dramasThis is a little trick used by film makers, especially in tense TV and film thrillers. Use this technique to make it look like you've captured your subject completely unawares. The lecture explains the idea in more detail. Photos of family member looking over the speech and other notes Sometimes, you may spot someone going over a speech that they'll be making later in the day, or someone may be writing out a card. It's worth keeping an eye out for these type of actions and get a quick shot when you can. Parents seeing the bride for the first time Seeing their daughter looking beautiful can provide a wonderful moment Here's another little moment to be aware of, the bride now looking (hopefully) resplendent in her beautiful dress, one or both parents seeing her completely ready for the first time. Watch out for that moment. Bride by a window – flatter her with soft light Close up of bride by a window So now the bride is ready and looking gorgeously beautiful, she might be running late, but you'll still want to get a few of these types of images by a window. Get some great shots in a short amount of time. Bride by a window - against the light, featuring the dress If there was still time before the bride had to dash off, I'd find a large window and get her to look out. Shooting against the light, I'd try to get a photo that showed off her dress Bride relaxing on a sofa looking out of a window Here's another idea for a relaxed photo of the bride, this time just spread out on a sofa for a great quiet calm kind of look. Bride walking down the stairs Get a moody shot of the bride as she walks slowly down the stairs (assuming there are some). It's a really easy shot to get, and can benefit if you're lucky enough to have some nice light coming in through maybe a window. Getting Ready Section - PDF of thumbnails (see Resources) No video here, please use the 'Resources' link to download the PDF document containing reminders of this chapter's photos. It starts here: Photographing the dress and shoes at the bride's home or hotel After a short introduction to the getting ready stage, I explain how you can let go of some of the tension and spend a comfortable few minutes on your own with the dress and shoes. It's a great way to start, and so here's some tips for getting some great images. It starts here: Photographing the dress and shoes at the bride's home or hotel After a short introduction to the getting ready stage, I explain how you can let go of some of the tension and spend a comfortable few minutes on your own with the dress and shoes. It's a great way to start, and so here's some tips for getting some great images. It starts here: Photographing the dress and shoes at the bride's home or hotel After a short introduction to the getting ready stage, I explain how you can let go of some of the tension and spend a comfortable few minutes on your own with the dress and shoes. It's a great way to start, and so here's some tips for getting some great images. It starts here: Photographing the dress and shoes at the bride's home or hotel After a short introduction to the getting ready stage, I explain how you can let go of some of the tension and spend a comfortable few minutes on your own with the dress and shoes. It's a great way to start, and so here's some tips for getting some great images. After a short introduction to the getting ready stage, I explain how you can let go of some of the tension and spend a comfortable few minutes on your own with the dress and shoes. It's a great way to start, and so here's some tips for getting some great images. After a short introduction to the getting ready stage, I explain how you can let go of some of the tension and spend a comfortable few minutes on your own with the dress and shoes. It's a great way to start, and so here's some tips for getting some great images. Bride applying makeup, close up shot Tips for getting some great shots while the bride is having her makeup doneI used to get in close for these types of shots, so for me it was all about using the angles and making the best of the light. The video explains my approach. Bride applying makeup, close up shot Tips for getting some great shots while the bride is having her makeup doneI used to get in close for these types of shots, so for me it was all about using the angles and making the best of the light. The video explains my approach. Bride applying makeup, close up shot Tips for getting some great shots while the bride is having her makeup doneI used to get in close for these types of shots, so for me it was all about using the angles and making the best of the light. The video explains my approach. Bride applying makeup, close up shot Tips for getting some great shots while the bride is having her makeup doneI used to get in close for these types of shots, so for me it was all about using the angles and making the best of the light. The video explains my approach. Tips for getting some great shots while the bride is having her makeup doneI used to get in close for these types of shots, so for me it was all about using the angles and making the best of the light. The video explains my approach. Tips for getting some great shots while the bride is having her makeup doneI used to get in close for these types of shots, so for me it was all about using the angles and making the best of the light. The video explains my approach. Photographing the bride's dress as it's being done up This makes a nice photo for the album, a shot of the back of the dress as it's being done up. The trick is to use turn the flash off and use some nice light, otherwise it just turns into a simple snapshot. The video explains my thoughts and approach for getting these types of images. Photographing the bride's dress as it's being done up This makes a nice photo for the album, a shot of the back of the dress as it's being done up. The trick is to use turn the flash off and use some nice light, otherwise it just turns into a simple snapshot. The video explains my thoughts and approach for getting these types of images. Photographing the bride's dress as it's being done up This makes a nice photo for the album, a shot of the back of the dress as it's being done up. The trick is to use turn the flash off and use some nice light, otherwise it just turns into a simple snapshot. The video explains my thoughts and approach for getting these types of images. Photographing the bride's dress as it's being done up This makes a nice photo for the album, a shot of the back of the dress as it's being done up. The trick is to use turn the flash off and use some nice light, otherwise it just turns into a simple snapshot. The video explains my thoughts and approach for getting these types of images. This makes a nice photo for the album, a shot of the back of the dress as it's being done up. The trick is to use turn the flash off and use some nice light, otherwise it just turns into a simple snapshot. The video explains my thoughts and approach for getting these types of images. This makes a nice photo for the album, a shot of the back of the dress as it's being done up. The trick is to use turn the flash off and use some nice light, otherwise it just turns into a simple snapshot. The video explains my thoughts and approach for getting these types of images. Photographing other items of clothing as they're being done up Doing up other things - clothes, jewellery, buttonholes etc...It's a fun part of the day isn't it? All the clothes, necklaces, other jewellery, cravats etc.. have been carefully chosen by the bridal party. You can get some great shots while all these things are being put on, tied up and admired.The lecture explains my thoughts and approach for getting photos of 'things being done up'. Photographing other items of clothing as they're being done up Doing up other things - clothes, jewellery, buttonholes etc...It's a fun part of the day isn't it? All the clothes, necklaces, other jewellery, cravats etc.. have been carefully chosen by the bridal party tured your subject completely...