I just thought I would make a quick post about file formats because someone recently asked me which format I shoot in. I guess the first point to make, whatever your preference, is the need to get it right in camera. There is really no substitute for this, whether it is the composition, white balance,…
One wedding photographer whose work I admire is Becker. One technique he consistently uses is to capture the scene from a different perspective. Shooting at eye level works well for a variety of scenes at a wedding but shooting from a low or high position adds a certain dynamic to the shot. Using a different perspective…
One tip to save time in post processing is to make sure that all of your camera bodies have the same time and date. Not ‘about the same’, but exactly the same. Once you have imported your images from the different cameras in to your software program of choice you will simply be able to…
There are two good reasons to prepare, plan and prepare. Firstly everyone has heard of ‘pre wedding nerves.’ This applies to the wedding photographer too. It’s good to be on edge, you don’t want to be too complacent about how good you are. Equally you don’t want your nerves to affect your performance. An effective…
If you shoot weddings one skill that you need to master is exposure compensation. There’s a good reason for this as you will generally find yourself shooting in many different lighting conditions. Ambient light, window light, door light, flash light are all factors to consider – when people exit or enter buildings you will have…
As a wedding photographer I know that it is essential to make the most of the tools you have. There aren’t a lot of great camera shops in Bristol so good gear tends to come from the internet for me. Better tools don’t necessarily make better pictures, but they certainly give you a helping hand….
When I moved to Bristol I didn’t know the local area very well and so when it came to wedding photography I really needed to try and make sure my schedule was tight. I always visit the location before so I know what to expect and I would ensure you get a schedule from the…
The internet is scattered with places where you can read how to be creative and take eye catching photographs. Personally I listen to a number of podcasts which give technical advice and also advise on technique. But no amount of reading or listening is a substitute for real life experience. If you’re thinking of getting…
There are a lot of aspiring photographers starting out in the industry these days with some incredible gear that photographers wouldn’t have dreamed of years ago. I’m often on the lookout for second shooters in Bristol and need to be sure that they know how to handle their gear. Photography is an art for many…
Expressions at weddings have to be some of the best. Ever. SaveSave
One great tip I have learned is never to forget about the other guests at the wedding. The whole event, especially the ceremony is focused on the bride and groom and one can sometimes forget about keeping a careful eye on the other wedding guests for photographic opportunities. Trying to capture your top ten shots leaves…
I know it’s easily said that you should work your client to get the best out of them. Serious shots are nice, but grabbing emotion is what weddings are all about. Saying ‘smile’ doesn’t work and just sounds lame. Encouraging people to play, have fun, be silly is okay for models but not so much…