Comments on: How to Improve Your Wedding Photography

By: Lou

Lou — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:19:12 +0000

To the critics of the flare shot… Would you say the same thing if it was David Beckstead that shot the image? My point, which does tie in with following the trend, is that photography is very much subjective. There are some who come from a more classical photographic background, which I have learned to greatly appreciate, and there are others who are more experimental, which I like as well.
And at the end of the day, sure, we want to create powerful, striking images, but at the same time, we want to sell images and albums. So, my advice, take a classic photo and an experiemental shot during an engagement session or even when you first meet, and you will know how to adjust accordingly.

By: Tea

Tea — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:51:33 +0000

Ummm… yes I did all that before a wedding shoot. I must also agree from the couple comments above that it is a “common sense” of things to do before deciding to do the job. It says “How to Improve Your Wedding Photography” so I guess I expected something not quite a common sense. I still however appreciate the thought of sharing =) On the photo above, well…we all see things very differently sometimes and though I agree with Ben Michalski, I would probably not keep the shot either but I am hoping the pair liked it…especially the bride…because a wedding is all about the bride ;-)

By: SomeWhiner

SomeWhiner — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:58:20 +0000

The first thing I saw in this article is a horrible photograph where a *lens flare* is totally obstructing the view of the picture’s subjects, the *bride and groom* with an uninteresting blown-out background and a horrible 20 degree tilted angle which looks awful artistically.

By: PhaseChange

PhaseChange — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:08:59 +0000

OK, any more tips for skilled amateurs? I’ll be shooting most of the “official” photos at my son’s wedding. This will be informal, but I want to make sure I get some of the typicial formal poses. I’ve been into photography for 30+ years, and have a decent technical grounding, but admittedly have never explored lighting /posing for portraits.

TIA

By: ben michalski

ben michalski — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:51:34 +0000

Frankly I am not sure I would have included the wedding image above in an artical on how to improve wedding photography. As a profeessional wedding shooter with over 500 weddings under my belt I am not even sure if would have even kept that shot…it’s way over exposed,to much lens flare and poor color saturation. Sure to the casual undiciplined photographer with little skill in exposure this may be nice. It probably would have better changed to black and white and called “high key” to cover up the truth.

By: jasen

jasen — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:09:47 +0000

Interesting site for wedding photograph.. its give a thumb up on SU!!

By: Percy

Percy — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:10:30 +0000

I’m learning a lot with these Darren… Thanks for all of it… more power to DPS.

By: bogart

bogart — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:41:11 +0000

Unconventional shots make wedding photo great. A list of different pose would guide you during the actual shooting. Its really a big help to have a guide since it will help you not to missed a plan shot.

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:21:26 +0000

Great ideas for getting fresh ideas. It can also be encouraging to see how well you’re progressing towards the guys who are leading the field in their game.

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:34:02 +0000

Your article could not have come at a better time. My dear Dad is getting married next month, December. He is 85 and she is 78. Thanks for the great tips.