Taking good photographs is something more and more of us are wanting to do a wedding photographer for the masses has never been more accessible. Digital cameras are getting better and cheaper every year and every mobile phone seems to have the capability of taking a good photograph. We are becoming a nation of happy snappers and if we don’t like what we have taken we can just delete it because it doesn’t cost anything to try it.
The more photographs we take the better we want to become. Unfortunately, with the cheaper cameras and mobile phones lighting can become an issue. Control of the aperture is limited so a little advance thinking is needed. Using the available light rather than using a flash is always more preferable for a more natural looking photograph. Position your subject creatively so that the light and dark areas create maximum impact. Soft natural daylight from an indoor window can create a great look especially if you move around your subject as the light source remains constant. Don’t be afraid to try unusual angles as light and dark will change as you move. Be careful not to cast your own shadows as you do so.
If you are shooting people start snapping early and keep the dialogue going. Your early shots will nearly always be deleted but the aim is to get your subject used to the camera click and start engaging the experience. You may not want to pose your subject but a little bit of guidance and encouragement will be needed to get the most out of the session.
I have worked with a number of “reportage” photographers who believe the most natural and best shots are taken by doing nothing Unfortunately, using this method a lot if not everything is left to chance and often many good opportunities for a great shot are missed when all what is need is a little nudge in the right direction. For example, you can ask your subjects to hold hands and walk down a certain pathway, you make them laugh or even walk them over to a shady area. The end results will nearly always look natural creative wedding photography.