Wedding photography is as important as acquiring a piece of artwork with the expectation that it will increase in value as it grows older. While I’m not a Pro Wedding Photographer, it seems that my photography skill is more challenged when I engage on such events. I get excited to receive random commitments from friends and acquaintances expressing their willingness to have me as their official paparazzo. This leaves me great satisfaction at the end of every celebration. I love capturing raw emotions of the wedding couple and the attendees.
Few important details that I try to observe are the following:
- I create a ‘shot list’ before the event. With the help of the couple I try to see to list down the details and subjects that needs to be captured on the day.
- Checking the gadgets and getting it ready before the big day is really important. SD cards needs to be emptied, battery re-charged, lenses tucked inside the camera bag.
- Normally I use two cameras and it helps to have one in portrait lens and a wide angled 18-200 with me all the time.
- I set expectations with the couple and give them idea of how I work. I tell them that I am more of a natural light photographer and not a big fan of flash aided photos.
- Take shots of small details. This is the part which I like the most. It requires few creative touches to make things just right.
- Have fun! I make sure that I find joy in what I do so as to minimize the stress and perhaps loosen the smiles of the people around me.
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