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Photographing your own wedding

The recession may be over but its effects will be with us for the next few years. Regardless of the financial situation love continues to flourish and this inevitably leads to marriage. Many couples are looking for ways to save money and as a wedding photographer that, has been catching all those special moments for more than twenty years, I am confident that with the right preparation and a decent quality camera there is no reason why you can not undertake your wedding photographs yourself.

Careful preparation

First you will need a volunteer; every family has at least one person that fanies themselves as an amateur photographer so once you have a willing participant let the planning begin. A good album starts with a well thought out plan. The first thing to do is look at photographers portfolio ,, where you will see all the different type and styles of photographs you may want to take.

The next thing on your list should be to visit the venue so you can get an idea of ​​all the places at that venue that lend themselves to good photographs. Look for areas with a good backdrop, like a wall of a church for example. You should also look for places where there is enough space to get all the family in. You must also look for areas you can take a photograph should the rain begin to fall.

The Camera is king

To take great photographs you need a decent camera. Today, most new cameras are built to a good specification however you still need a camera that is more than just a point and shoot. Most people who love taking photos which should include your volunteer has probably invested in something that resembles one used by the professionals, a good guide is to find out how much it cost, as you will find any camera costing above £ 500 will be packed with many of the features needed to produce a good quality image.

Practice makes perfect

The next thing to do is get your volunteer to have lots of practice runs, it's worth the investment of time to visit your venue or church and take lots of practice shots, that way you will be able to see which areas take the best pictures. You will also get practice posing for a photograph something as simple as a smile is not as easy to perfect as you think. Do not leave it to the day as if you feel uneasy in front of a camera it will show in the pictures.

Choosing your album

There are literally thousands of albums to choose from but the best albums can be found on photographer's websites.

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Source by Gary Hickman