Content tagged with "Weddings" (13)
Why do I always feel rushed when photographing people?

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I always feel rushed when photographing people! What am I doing wrong? At weddings there's always a time pressure but even on a family portrait shoot I'm very conscious of not keeping people too long and letting the children get bored!
Kathryn W, Yorkshire UK
Can you give me 5 "must have" wedding photos?

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Please can you give me 5 "must have" photos to include at a wedding? I am shooting my best friend's wedding this weekend and starting to panic! Oh - and I am also the best man! I have promised them an album, but I am worrying about how I will get the group shots, signing the register and coming down the aisle, etc. - help!
Glenn Dorrington, Berkshire UK
How can I access the higher end wedding albums?

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I would like to offer options like Queensbury or Jorgenson albums, but they will only accept commissions from professionals. I am a retired GP, and shoot a few weddings for friends, but do not wish to turn my photography into a business.
Martin Moss, Maidstone UK
QUICK QUESTIONS: August

Q. Would the 70-200mm, F4 lens suffice for portraiture?
Q. What type of metering do you use when shooting a wedding?
Q. Why do you change your exposure in postproduction, rather than in the camera?
Don't be put off if some of these questions seem a little "techy" at first...
QUICK QUESTIONS: July

Q. I feel like a “bit of a fraud” because I have no qualifications.
Q. Do you use pre-sets or actions on your photos?
Q. In maternity photography, how do you set the pregnant lady at ease?
Q. What would be your approach to capturing a full wedding?
How do I market my business to get more weddings?

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How do I market my business to get more weddings? I have attended about 8 or 9 weddings so far and all have gone pretty well, but I am trying to break into wedding photography full time.
Ron Yates, Fareham UK
QUICK QUESTIONS: May/June

Q. When trying to capture confetti being thrown and the couples' faces in focus, what settings would you use?
Q. What kind of flash should I buy for my Canon 5D Mark III?
Q. Can you recommend a good portable projector that I could use to show clients their photos in their own home without the use of a screen?
5 ways to make your bride look like a model!

Whilst taking candid pictures is very important, it is essential to understand that most brides also want to look like a model.
HOW TO: Shoot wet weddings with the minimum of flash

Don't let rain spoil your wedding photography! You don't need to resort to using your flash for everything - just plan ahead and work harder, so you only have to use flash for 10% of the pictures. Here's 10 tips to help you.
The Digital Camera Magazine INTERVIEW

It's been a busy media month! - so thought I'd give you a few links to the various articles that I've been writing recently. Hope you find them helpful - grab a coffee and enjoy!