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Reprinted with permission
from the New York Institute
of Photography website at
http://www.nyip.com/
Now that June is here,
chances are that you will be attending a wedding or two sometime soon.
And, chances are, you'll be bringing your camera to the wedding along
with a gift or two for the happy couple. Here are some tips from the
pros at the New York Institute of Photography, the world's largest
photography school, to help you take great pictures of this memorable
occasion.
"While most couples hire a
professional photographer to photograph the ceremony and reception,
there's still plenty of room for you to also capture your perspective
of this joyous occasion on film," says Chuck DeLaney, Dean of NYI,
America's largest photo school. "There are lots of moments that happen
among the guests that will never be captured by the professional
wedding photographer," explained DeLaney. "Stay out of the pro's way.
He or she has a big job to do. And, never shoot over the pro's
shoulder. That won't be appreciated and could interfere with the job."
Instead, DeLaney suggests
concentrating on recording the fun that you and your family and
friends have at the wedding. Not only will you have a record of the
wedding for your own pleasure, but imagine the joy of the happy couple
to receive prints of events that the professional photographer did not
see or wasn't asked to cover.
For instance, many wedding
photographers no longer shoot those "table shots" of the guests
because these photos don't usually get purchased by the bride and
groom. This is the perfect opportunity for you. But shoot these like a
pro: Have some of the people at your table stand up and move behind
those still seated and take a group shot. Avoid showing the entire
table complete with half-eaten food, instead concentrate on the faces
of the guests.
Another photo opportunity
exists at your table. Many bridal receptions now include disposable
"single use" cameras at every table. You may need to get the show
rolling and coax your table mates to start taking pictures. Remember,
the bride and groom can't be at every table to take part in the
festivities so candid photos from these cameras can show the guests
having fun in a way that professional photographers aren't likely to
capture.
A couple of hints on
wedding photography etiquette. If you want to take photos at a church,
synagogue, mosque or chapel, take your cues from the professional
photographer hired by the bridal couple. If you see that he or she is
not taking photos at the ceremony, chances are it is because the
clergy told the photographer not to do so. Respect the tradition and
don't take pictures. The same thing holds true for flash photography.
Some places of worship will allow it at the ceremony, others will not.
If you see that the pro is shooting, then take an aisle seat. It's the
best place to get nice close shots of the couple that fill the frame
as they leave the church.
One other suggestion on
wedding photography is to be respectful of the professional
photographer. Don't get in that individual's way. You don't want to
ruin the photos that the bride and groom are paying the pro to take,
and the pro can do a better job of capturing many parts of the event
than you can. As we've indicated, there are plenty of different kinds
of shots for you too.
Check out Seven Tips for
Great Wedding Photos on this month's New York Institute of Photography
website at <http://www.nyip.com>
for more hints on shooting at weddings and some great photos.
Reprinted with permission
from the New York Institute
of Photography website at
http://www.nyip.com/
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