Top 5 Tips for Better Wedding Photography

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by Christina Bushnell

When photographing for weddings here are five points that I always remember, and try to use in my photographs.

1. The Dress Ask any bride, one of the most important parts of the day is the dress! So when looking back at the photos you don't want to see a plain white matte outline for where the dress should be. Make sure you expose the dress correctly. In any picture where the dress is seen, make sure you expose the picture so you can see the details and lines of the dress.

2. Special Moments As unique as all weddings are, they usually follow a common routine. There are some poignant moments that occur in mostly all weddings. For your documentation of the big day make sure you have these specific shots; Cutting of the cake, Signing of the register, Picture of both rings, The first dance etc. etc. remember all weddings are individual so make sure you capture the important moments of each.

3. Candid Moments To be on the scene but not be seen. Apart from some formations of the family not being intrusive can capture the best images of the wedding, highlighting those touching moments and emotions of the day. So sit back get the shot and snap away at the real life sentiment of the wedding.

4. All the Attire After all of the planning, money spending and preparations for the big day you don't want to miss any detail which took the bride and her party so much time to organise and prepare. These are the trimmings which can create really great pictures which bring the feeling of the individual wedding- so don't forget things such as the flowers, the name places, the aisle, the guest book, the decorations etc. Pictures of these tiny details can create great montages that brides and grooms will love.

5. The Couples Lastly remember this day is centred around two particular people. The bride and groom. This is their special day and they want to remember everything about it, especially their happiness and love which they share together. Couple shots are the best way to photograph the raw emotions and intimate moments. Make sure you get your time alone just with the couple. It can be quite intimidating in front of all of their guests so create a specific time to take the bride and groom aside for some personal location and close up shots, away from the hustle of the guests. These moments will be the shots they will look back on and love. Take your time, make sure they relax and snap away.

About the Author

My name is Christina Bushnell, I am married to the love of my life and i have started my own photography business. I started taking photos when i was 16 and have developed a keen interest into all kinds of photography. I hope you enjoy my blog and enjoy my pictures.