Content tagged with "Weddings" (13)
Wedding Shoot in Key West Cemetery
Often I do shoots just because I am inspired by something random. Last Halloween I met Maria in a bar, dressed in her wedding dress with a bunch of dead flowers and fake blood running down her face! She looked fabulous!
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?
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!
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: 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 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 5-Minute "Perfect Bride" Shot
Most people can shoot great candid wedding photos, but how do you make sure you get a "perfect bride" shot, when you have so much to think about on the day?
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...
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
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