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01/28/2005 08:16:38 PM · #1 |
Ok here's the deal, my nephew is getting married on Feb 12th. Of course I get to shoot his pictures, which I am more than happy to do at no cost. The thing is I am trying to build up my own portfolio. I started taking wedding photos last summer for a local studio, but being somewhat new at it, I never really let myself get too creative. I am not a naturaly people person and I didn't want to be responsible for a picture that they were going to hate, so I spent the summer doing some pretty standard weddings.
Now my nephew is getting married (I know it sounds weird, but he is only a year younger than me, so he's more like a brother). I want to take this chance and try some more creative shots, since I'll be more comfortable with this party than any other. I would like to know if any of the wedding photographers out there have any suggestions for some intersting poses for me to try, something you won't see in almost everybody elses album. It's a very small wedding party: Bride, Groom, Best Man, Maid of Honor, and two Ushers. Along with some family shots as well.
If anybody has any suggestions, I would love to see them. I am trying to gradually build myself up to being comfortable directing a group of people around in a pose that they may not understand at the time, but will look great when all is said and done.
Again, I would appreciate ANY suggestions, so don't be shy with 'em.
Thanks :)
-Mike |
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01/28/2005 08:40:58 PM · #2 |
Hey mike, A couple of things that I use, and close ups of the rings with the bride and groom blurred in the background, When your doing closeups, have the groom whisper something sweet in the brides ears, and be ready! You will always get great expressions that way. Don't save the dance for the reception, find a great location and let them dance while you shoot. Groom dipping the bride with faces together and looking at each other. I have a bunch of things, but being fun and happy, and putting the bride and groom at ease works wonders! Best of luck to you!
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01/28/2005 09:00:36 PM · #3 |
Oh, like putting the rings on a pile of wedding programs spread across a table, and having the bride and groom standing somewhere in the background? Sounds like a great idea, but it may be difficult with my less than average lens selection, and lack of decent scenery and lighting in the church.
The church I am shooting at is pretty plain, nothing fancy really at all in it. Seems like exit signs and non appealing windows everywhere but the alter. And even up at the alter is rather boring.
Oh and outdoor shots will be pretty much ruled out. I am in Minnesota, where winter seems like it is 6 months long :( |
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01/28/2005 09:10:34 PM · #4 |
OUCH!!!! I hate having to be confined in a church for shots. I am lucky here because most of my weddings are outdoors. Natural light rules! Look for big windows indoors.
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01/28/2005 09:39:52 PM · #5 |
Yeah most of the windows are pretty tall, almost ceiling to floor. But I think I can only do so many window shots before it starts to get repetative.
I am thinking maybe I should take someone there, take some test shots. Maybe make them throw on a new white t-shirt or something so I can see what kind of lighting I should use, and I guess, just see what I can come up with.
My Nephew is pretty laid back about it, he said he doesn't need anything fancy. But It's really important to ME that these pictures WOW them. I want this to be the wedding gift that they are going to be remember for years to come. I can't really afford to buy them much, so I was thiking if I could work with the resources that I have (photography skills, well, some anyways) to make the day really special for them, well, then that would be better than any gift I could buy them (a bit corny huh?).
I'll just have to remember to put the camera away before the reception. I doubt the warranty covers a drunken stupor :)
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