BetterPhoto Q&A: Tips for Taking Wedding Photos

Get tips for taking wedding photos for amateurs, semi-professional, and professional photographers. Topics range from the best portrait lenses for wedding photography to working with clients to coming up with a wedding list of shots. Additionally, here is a helpful article you should take a look at: Portrait Lenses for Wedding Photography.

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  Photographing a 2nd Wedding
I have been asked to take pictures at the wedding of a friend whose wife passed away in 2003. This is a second wedding for both the bride and groom. I would like some advice on second weddings and ...
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February 14, 2006
 
  Wedding Photography: Digital Shooting
I know, we've seen this kind of question several times, but just hoping to get some great last-minute wedding photography advice! My main question is, does anyone have any advice on digital wed...
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March 01, 2005
 
  Saving Money on Wedding Photography
I am getting married in June of 2006, and my fiance and I are looking to save money on wedding photography. Does anyone have any advice? Can someone also tell me why it costs so much for wedding ...
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March 26, 2005
 
  Wedding Photography: Tactfully Dealing with Others
I have photographed several weddings, and I always ask the bride to be to make sure no one brings a camera and takes shots during the wedding. I can't think of a solution other than hanging a s...
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February 19, 2005
 
  Background Lighting for Wedding Shoot
I am shooting my first wedding in 3 weeks. The bride has just told me the chapel is all glass! I have now seen pictures of this chapel, and I am very concerned about the outside lighting when sho...
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February 27, 2005
 
  Wedding Photography: Getting Started
My sister just asked me to take her wedding pictures. And I always wanted to get into taking pictures, so I guess this is as good an opportunity as any? I was wondering what are two good camras to ...
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August 30, 2005
 
  Wedding Photography: JPEG, TIFF or RAW?
Hi everyone,First, I wish to thank everybody who gave me sympathy when my new Fuji s2 dropped off its strap. To the person who said it might not be as bad as you think lifted me no end. It only cos...
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January 20, 2005
 
  Bridal Gowns on Sunny Days
I recently used my Canon Digital EOS Rebel to shoot pictures at an outdoor wedding on a very sunny day. I had difficulty finding the right exposure when photographing the bride - her gown was alwa...
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January 12, 2005
 
  Missing Wedding Photos
A friend got married recently and hired a professional photographer. He got the proofs back and there were no formal photos of the bride's family even though the video shows that they were tak...
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January 05, 2005
 
  Best Flash for Wedding Photography
What flash do you recommend for a Digital Rebel when shooting weddings? Also, what kind of filters do you use to create a soft light effect?...
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December 31, 2004
 
  What to Charge for First Wedding?
I have recently been asked by a new friend to shoot her wedding in December. She knows that I am an amateur but has seen my work, loves it, and is willing to "take a chance on me". Everyone has to ...
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October 31, 2004
 
  Inkjet Vs. Photo Processing
I am working with a photographer for my wedding photos - a great photographer and quite pricey. He does his own printing on an inkjet printer. I wasn't totally satisfied with the photos; the co...
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September 29, 2004
 
  Do's and Don'ts of a Catholic Wedding?
I am shooting my first Catholic wedding and I want to know what to expect. What are the do's and don'ts of a Catholic wedding?...
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November 04, 2004
 
  Checklist for First Wedding?
Hi. I'm shooting my first wedding this Saturday, and I'm a bit nervous! I wonder if anyone would have a checklist for photographs that need to be taken or things that need to be done on the...
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September 21, 2004
 
  Shooting Inside a Dark Environment
I recently photographed a wedding. I did not use my flash unit. I used 800 color print film. I believe I used an f/stop of f22, shutter 1/30. I don't know what I was thinking but I got a lo...
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September 07, 2004
 
  Lighting Questions ...
I'm not sure how to judge the lighting in the sunlight and in the shade. I also have been asked to take photos at a family wedding, and I'd like to know how to eliminate shadows behind the...
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July 24, 2004
 
  Wedding Help ... Please!
I will be doing a wedding with a Canon D60 and was wondering if anyone has used one for a wedding and can offer me some advice regarding white balance, using Canon 420ex flash, focus mode, camera s...
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August 12, 2004
 
  How to Take Outdoor Wedding Photos?
I am shooting an outdoor wedding on the beach with little or no shade. The wedding itself will be at 7:00 in evening but most of the pictures will be around 5:00 pm. Can you give me any guidance ...
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July 13, 2004
 
  How to Shoot a Wedding?
I am going to shoot a wedding this weekend, and I am really nervous. I have never done this before and now it is too late to back out. Luckily, the wedding will only be 40 people. It will take p...
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July 13, 2004
 
  Wedding Help!!!
The classic story. I have been asked to do a friend's wedding. I own a Minolta Maxxum 5, Minolta 2000xi flash, Sigma 24-70 and Sigma 70-300 lens. This is an outdoor wedding but the reception...
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June 30, 2004