How to take great wedding photographs.

How to take great wedding photographs 

Weddings take months (sometime years) of planning for one day of execution. It comes as no surprise that this day is very important to both families of the bride and groom. As a photographer, it is our duty to make sure that event is captured to the best of our ability. Here, we will try to list down some of the steps you can take to ensure you are able to take great wedding photographs.

1. Be attentive
Weddings happen very fast and it takes great effort for the photographer to capture each moment well. Thus it is important for a wedding photographer to always be on their toes.

2. Maintain your camera
Check all your gadgets and ensure they are in optimum working condition. If possible, bring an extra backup for for important gadgets that you will be using on the day.

3. Bring a partner
A wedding is a very big and important event. You will need assistance some of the time so don't be afraid to ask for assistance from another photographer or just a helping hand to carry your stuffs.

4. Pre Plan the shoot
Allocate extra time for certain shots and anticipate how the event will turn out so you can guess how to navigate the event. Talk with the bride and groom to see whether they can allow certain times for extra shots of the couple at certain locations. It is better to plan this out prior and communicate with the bride and groom prior so they can be ready.

5. Capture the first
Talk with the bride and groom and see whether they have any moments they want documented. The first kiss on the day, the first dance, the first look etc. Be more attentive during these moments as they happen very fast and they can only happen once.

6. Shoot the reactions
Reactions are the emotions that the bride and groom will use in future to connect with the day. Bride and groom's reactions are important but the guests reaction are also as important. Look for smiles, laughter, cries. A mother's tear is worth more than a thousand words.

7. Manage group shots
Everyone usually wants a portrait with the bride and groom. If everyone were to take their own photograph with the bride and groom, portrait sessions will be very long. Enlist help if possible from a family member to gather friends and families into group shots. This will ensure everyone has a picture with the bride and groom and shorten the group photo session enormously.

These moments happen organically. They are rare and original. Look for these moments during your shoot and don’t hesitate to click. The bride and groom will want to see the emotions that they could have missed during the day.

We hope this article helped with your next shoot. If you find them helpful or you want to include your own tip, please share them with us in the comments.

在结婚前新人通常都会提早开始一系列的准备，因为太多太多零零碎碎的大小事情要准备，新人往往耗费好几个月(有时好几年)的功夫来筹备这个对两家人来说意义重大的日子。因此，身为一个摄影师我们必须在婚礼当天竭尽所能把美好的回忆一一记录起来。在此，我想跟你们分享一些拍出唯美婚礼的小贴士，希望对你们有所帮助哦。

1. 一百分的专注
婚礼的每个瞬间都发生得非常快，摄影师只有全然的专注才能把每个细节记录起来。

2.相机保养
确保你的器材和相机功能在最佳状态，如果可以的话把后备带上以备不时之需。

3.带上拍档
婚礼是一场盛宴，摄影师有时也会遇到需要帮助的时候，这时有拍档或另一个摄影师是加分的。

4.婚礼摄影策划
花点时间去策划拍摄点和设想拍摄时会遇到的现象，跟新郎新娘沟通看看他们的时间允不允许在一些美丽场景拍摄新人照，经过沟通能确保新人心理上的准备让拍摄更加顺利。

5.照出 "唯一"
跟新郎新娘沟通，了解他们想留住的"唯一"瞬间，比如婚礼的第一个吻，婚礼的第一只舞，第一个对望等等，摄影师一定要打起十二分精神，因为这些瞬间很有可能一不小心就流失掉了。

6.捕抓神情
神情与感动将会是婚礼摄影的最终目的，这些会成为新郎新娘永远的回忆。新人的表情，嘉宾的感动，欢笑和眼泪都会是最美最珍贵的生命礼物。

7.分配团体照
婚礼当天，每个嘉宾都希望能和新郎新娘和照。适当的安排不仅能让拍摄更加顺利也能达到大家想要的预期效果。

婚礼上很多瞬间和感动都是非常珍贵的，看准时机按下快门让新人看到那些他们可能错失的每一个表情和感动!

希望这篇文章能帮助到你，如果你有任何好贴士不妨也跟我们留言分享哦!