Indian weddings are colorful, joyful, and rich in traditions. But they can also be very complicated to photograph, especially if you’re not familiar with Indian culture. Here’s how you can take your Indian wedding photography to the next level without getting stressed. Find Out What Kind of Indian Wedding You’re Going to Photograph There is a rich variety of Indian weddings out there. The more aware you are of the type you’ll be shooting, the easier it will be to make a list of things to expect before the wedding. A few examples are Hindu, Islamic, Gujarati, and Punjabi weddings, just to name a few. Each kind comes with unique traditions and beliefs that you’ll need to document. Some couples come from different countries or have been brought up in different places. This might compel them to have a mixed wedding. Get to Know the Couple so They Know What to Expect Some Indian couples have no idea who their photographer is until the actual wedding. This can make it difficult for you to connect with them properly. Indian weddings tend to be busy and very large. You won’t have time to have a proper conversation or photoshoot with the couple during the ceremony. Get to know […]
Stay on your feet – Make sure you are wearing some comfortable shoes because you will be moving around quickly to cover all the events, rituals and moods. Shoot with Storytelling in Mind – Simply put, be sure to capture wide, medium, and closeup shots during each part of the day. For example, if you’re photographing a ceremony, shoot a wide angle shot (maybe 24mm) from the center aisle to showcase the location, the altar/mandap, the couple, and the guests. Then shoot a medium angle shot (maybe at 50mm or 85mm) of the bride or groom from each side of the ceremony site. This might look like a picture of the bride from the waist up, captured over the shoulder of the groom, and so on. Finally, photograph a closeup shot (70-200mm) of the bride and groom holding hands, or perhaps of their expressions (laughing, crying, etc.). The benefit of doing this is telling a compelling visual story while also setting yourself up to design a better wedding album or blog. Don’t Forget to Capture Prep – We often think of the ceremony and couples portraits for wedding photographs, but don’t forget to photograph the bride and groom while they’re getting ready for […]
Check the equipment- Get your gear out and go over the following points. Get the best lens for wedding photography that you can use in either bright or dull light. Check whether the camera batteries are fully charged. Also, check whether the memory cards have sufficient space to store hundreds of photos. Do not forget to carry your best camera for the wedding photoshoot. Just to be extra careful, take two of each item. Also, bring the necessary tools required for out-of-control contingencies like bad weather. Scout the location- If you want to be a good wedding photographer, then take disciplined care to do a preliminary recce of the marriage location to understand the kind of lighting to be expected. Determine whether you should be carrying portable lights or not. Scouting also helps in judging which spots you can use to take position shots and how the lighting will come into play. Meet the family members to understand their expectations better – To understand the wedding process better, meet up with some of the family members after you’re done scouting the location. Finalize the wedding photography prices if you haven’t done it already. Although it is better to discuss the wedding photography packages before scouting the […]
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