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06/30/2004 01:01:25 PM · #1 |
Wedding photography has always been something ive wanted to do. Does anyone know of any good websites that provide good information on how to get started? Or does anyone have any information or personal experience that they would like to share? Any information will be greatly appreciated. |
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06/30/2004 01:23:53 PM · #2 |
No real advice, just looking into the same here. Check out some of Dennis Reggie's work. He has some good advice here. Go through the photos, click the "Video" tab on selected photos. Also check out the "Interview" section.
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06/30/2004 01:30:08 PM · #3 |
If you know anyone getting married or anyone who does wedding photography, volunteer! Just go as an 'extra' photographer. Stay out of the professional photographer's way and get some shots he/she isn't getting. Then, choose your favorite shots for your portfolio. From there, your other friends may start to hire you and then you can build a name for yourself. I have been hired twice by my friends... One is flying me to Hawaii for her wedding as my payment!
Just an idea... |
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06/30/2004 01:47:58 PM · #4 |
| yeah, talk hey to the pro and let him/her know that you don't want to be in the way. Both weddings I've been in/shot recently went great due to the photographers input. One point made to me by one was to work on vertical shots and try to make sure the flash is offcamera and over the camera (i went out and bought a stroboframe) and it does make a very nice difference. Also got some great tips when I started this thread: previous wedding thread and most of all...have fun! I did. |
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06/30/2004 01:53:25 PM · #5 |
To tag along and watch the shots is good advice. Most times the wedding turns into a 'photo op' instead of recording the event. Look for the shots missed because of screen shooting by the photographer.
However, remember that it's always easier when you are not the one doing the shooting and don't have to come up with the poises--always better to have someone working with you to set up shots and remember what you forget.
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06/30/2004 02:06:27 PM · #6 |
Read this book.
Commit every page to memory. I've read it about four times.
There are more ins and outs to wedding photography than you can possibly imagine. Volunteering at a wedding is good but its still not the real thing. The hard part is knowing how to pose people, how to manage large groups of people, and working well under pressure.
Also a lot of people think they can do weddings in a "photojournalistic style" so "I don't need to know how to pose people." This is one of a thousand reasons why 9 out of 10 people say they hated their wedding photographer. Trust me, every wedding I've shot the bride always wants a few formals.
Anywho, glad you're interested. Please prepare your self. Best of luck.
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06/30/2004 02:08:07 PM · #7 |
Take a course in wedding photography at your local college or whatever. You'll learn lots; you may also decide that wedding photography is not for you......
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06/30/2004 04:19:24 PM · #8 |
The wedding photogapher forum @ fredmiranda.com is a good place to browse as well.
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06/30/2004 05:33:23 PM · #9 |
| thanks alot guys for all your help im sure all these tips will really help out. |
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07/04/2004 02:38:13 AM · #10 |
| zuga.net also has a forum area for wedding photographers. |
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