 Becky Eastham |
Shooting Outdoor Wedding at 3pm I will be shooting an outdoor wedding at 3pm in Florida. Any suggestions? I know it will be the bright time of the day. We will be on the riverfront. Thanks for any and all advice.
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
Hi Becky, You will need your flash, as bright sunlight will have harsh shadows and contrast and using fill light will help alleviate this. You will have to pay attention closely to the light direction and shadows. Keep in mind the sunny 16 rule but you will have to adjust your exposure for what the light is giving you. You don't want a half dark face and the fill flash will help. As the sun gets lower, you may be able to use the warmer lighting for more artistic effects but 3pm sunlight can be challenging. Good luck!
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
Hi again Becky, Silhouettes are another cool effect you may take advantage of. If the bride has a thin dress, you could get some sensual/beautiful shots with the light passing through the dress. Sunset silhouettes with the couple would also be very special shots. Walking away toward the sun hand in hand on the beach type of shots. Think about this beforehand and make a list to carry with you for the shoot. I carry a list of all the formal bride/groom and family portrait shots, and you should have one as well unless you have done this enough to have it memorized. Get a few wide-angle shots that show off the surrounding area and use what landscaping you can to enhance the captures. Go to the site beforehand at 3pm and see what the lighting conditions are, and take a few practice shots with whoever may be hanging out. A good challenge can inspire great imagination so adapt, adjust andshine :) Carlton
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Becky Eastham |
Thanks for the Great suggestions Carlton. I will make a list to take with me, and I will be goin there the day before to check out the scene and get some practice shots. I do like the silhouette thought. Thanks for the advice. Becky
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Valerie Y. Martin |
Just a quick thought. If I were the bride, I would not want to know (possibly weeks after the fact) that I had spent the entire day in a see-through dress. The bride's legs may indeed be beautiful, but for her to spend the rest of her life knowing she should have worn a slip on her wedding day isn't.
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Becky Eastham |
I don't think we'll have to worry about that , I've seen the dress and it is definetaly noy see thru. But the silhouette shots are a cool idea. Thanks for the thought Valerie.
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