How to Take Great Wedding Photographs

Weddings are special events and meant to be cherished. They're events couples will want to be able to look back on as they grow old together. Photographs are one of the best ways to capture this special day, and a skilled photographer can make an excellent living taking photos of a wedding. Whether you want to do it professionally or simply as a wedding gift for a couple you know, you can learn how to take great wedding photographs.

Instructions

1. Use a good digital camera or a high-quality 35mm. Make sure you have everything you will need with you, including various lens attachments and filters. You want to be able to take a wide variety of shots to present to the wedding couple. If possible, take a couple of sample shots in the church or building where the wedding will be held, preferably in as close to the same lighting as you can get. This isn't always possible, but it's helpful.

2. Be sure to get shots before the wedding, of the guests arriving, of the couple during the wedding and of the bride and groom leaving the building. Don't forget to take pictures of the bride and groom getting into the car that will drive them away. Don't waste any shots on guests during the wedding. This is for the bride and groom. Guest shots can be taken at the reception.

3. Take a wide variety of photographs of the wedding. If you have someone who can help you, have them take photographs from another place in the church or building where the wedding takes place. The more photographs you take, the more likely you are not to miss something important.

4. Be ready to capture moments. Make sure you get the kiss. You want photos featuring head-on shots of the bride and the groom, and you want to look for the unexpected. Anything that happens is a memory. You want to capture all of the good ones.

Tips & Warnings

• Be prepared to capture the unexpected.

Resources

• Tips for Amateur Wedding Photographers