In the world of acting it’s often said the best performances are ones in which the viewers are so drawn into the story they forget they are watching actors. The same can be said for filters.
As a working photographer, the center of the universe is your camera bag and its contents. Your cameras and lenses are the tools of your trade. As you might have noted, both are mentioned in plural.
Wedding photographers have at their disposal a variety of training tools ranging from show-and-tell DVDs to book-based tutorials. Whether you’re an amateur looking to cover the basics or a professional eager to apply more sophisticated techniques, there’s a disc or book ready to help.
You've signed a contract and the date is set, so how does a savvy wedding photographer proceed? Photographing a wedding involves more than simply showing up on the big day with a camera, lens, flash and a set of charged batteries.
The shot list is the list of all the photos you will be expected to produce on your clients’ wedding day, including portraits of individuals and groups.
Many photographers begin the big day at the bride’s and/or groom’s home. Unlike the disciplined confines of formal portraiture, the pre-ceremony photos taken at the couple’s homes can be more journalistic in nature and are best taken with a creative, artsy sensibility.
The order of events that take place on the day of the wedding can vary depending on a number of cultural, regional or religious factors, all of which are determined by the families of the couple tying the knot.
As a wedding photographer, the responsibility of capturing the entirety of the day lies on your shoulders. While much of your day is going to fit a routine that varies little from wedding to wedding, the same cannot be said about the portrait portion of your photo itinerary.
Before the reception hall begins filling with guests, make a point of photographing the space while it’s still pristine. As for lighting the reception area, most halls are tastefully appointed and designed with visual impact in mind.
Soon after the room has filled with guests, the newlyweds make their grand entrance. For this portion of the wedding, you’ll be reliant on battery-powered, on-camera (or handle-mounted) flashguns. As the couple enters the room you’ll want to precede them, and using a wide-angle lens, capture them together as they are surrounded by guests.
The guidelines for photographing tables full of guests at a wedding reception are fairly short and sweet. In a nutshell, you’re going to politely ask half of the guests at each table to stand behind the lucky guests who get to remain seated around its perimeter.
Since weddings are quick paced, one-shot events, backing up your image files as you work is imperative. Unless you plan on carrying a pocketful of memory cards, you’ll need a device to store your files so you can unload your memory card and pop it back into the camera. (Always carry spare cards in your kit.)
If you plan on photographing weddings for a living, sooner than later you will be hired to cover a wedding in which the traditions and customs of the day will differ from the Judeo-Christian traditions and customs with which most of us are familiar.
When push comes to shove, a good photographer can make do with almost any lens he or she has at hand. Depending on the lens, there may be a few impossible shots or angles, but the job will be completed and delivered as agreed upon.
You could lug your gear in white bags and cases to match a bridal theme, but, really, there’s no such thing as wedding-specific photo luggage. Still, a number of bags and cases lend themselves particularly well to wedding photography.
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In the world of acting it’s often said the best performances are ones in which the viewers are so drawn into the story they forget they are watching actors. The same can be said for filters. 
As a working photographer, the center of the universe is your camera bag and its contents. Your cameras and lenses are the tools of your trade. As you might have noted, both are mentioned in plural.
Wedding photographers have at their disposal a variety of training tools ranging from show-and-tell DVDs to book-based tutorials. Whether you’re an amateur looking to cover the basics or a professional eager to apply more sophisticated techniques, there’s a disc or book ready to help.
You've signed a contract and the date is set, so how does a savvy wedding photographer proceed? Photographing a wedding involves more than simply showing up on the big day with a camera, lens, flash and a set of charged batteries. 
The shot list is the list of all the photos you will be expected to produce on your clients’ wedding day, including portraits of individuals and groups. 
Many photographers begin the big day at the bride’s and/or groom’s home. Unlike the disciplined confines of formal portraiture, the pre-ceremony photos taken at the couple’s homes can be more journalistic in nature and are best taken with a creative, artsy sensibility.
The order of events that take place on the day of the wedding can vary depending on a number of cultural, regional or religious factors, all of which are determined by the families of the couple tying the knot.
As a wedding photographer, the responsibility of capturing the entirety of the day lies on your shoulders. While much of your day is going to fit a routine that varies little from wedding to wedding, the same cannot be said about the portrait portion of your photo itinerary.
Before the reception hall begins filling with guests, make a point of photographing the space while it’s still pristine. As for lighting the reception area, most halls are tastefully appointed and designed with visual impact in mind.
Soon after the room has filled with guests, the newlyweds make their grand entrance. For this portion of the wedding, you’ll be reliant on battery-powered, on-camera (or handle-mounted) flashguns. As the couple enters the room you’ll want to precede them, and using a wide-angle lens, capture them together as they are surrounded by guests.
The guidelines for photographing tables full of guests at a wedding reception are fairly short and sweet. In a nutshell, you’re going to politely ask half of the guests at each table to stand behind the lucky guests who get to remain seated around its perimeter.
Since weddings are quick paced, one-shot events, backing up your image files as you work is imperative. Unless you plan on carrying a pocketful of 
If you plan on photographing weddings for a living, sooner than later you will be hired to cover a wedding in which the traditions and customs of the day will differ from the Judeo-Christian traditions and customs with which most of us are familiar.
When push comes to shove, a good photographer can make do with almost any lens he or she has at hand. Depending on the lens, there may be a few impossible shots or angles, but the job will be completed and delivered as agreed upon.
You could lug your gear in white bags and cases to match a bridal theme, but, really, there’s no such thing as wedding-specific photo luggage. Still, a number of bags and cases lend themselves particularly well to wedding photography.
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