Hot tips for WEDDING photography

[trcapro]

Meet with the couple a few time and do an engagement shoot to get to know them. You're going to be spending their whole day right by their side so a good rapport is essential.

I agree. I like to meet with them in person a minimum of 2 times before the wedding, and I always point out that a benefit of an engagement or bridal portrait session before the wedding day will help them become more comfortable with me as their photographer.

Good point. I'm just thinking of diving into shooting wedding and didn't really know where to start from this perspective.

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[TheDebolaStyles]

Very helpful.....Thanks alot y'all!

[dancer87]

Help !! I just purchased a Nikon d7000 and will be doing my first wedding with it . Any suggestions for what settings to use during the ceremony ?? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you

[trcapro]

My biggest concern about weddings is one of the biggest differences between shooting them (or any event) and virtually any other type of photography. With weddings (or most events), there are no second chances. For example, when you miss a shot in a portrait session, you can likely recreate the moment. But with weddings, that's generally not an option. You can't just ask the bride to re-throw the bouquet or have a do-over when it comes to the cutting of the cake. Then there's the possible issue of a "bridezilla" to consider too.