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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  Wedding Cruise: Any Tips?
Hello friends,This is not a question on settings and exposure for this assignment, rather a question on any fun ideas. This is a wedding on a 100' yacht, under cover and on the deck. Do you h...
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April 27, 2010
 
  Attend Wedding Rehearsal?
As a wedding photographer, I always go to the rehearsals. People always seemed to be surprised that I'm at the rehearsals because they tell me they never see other photographers at rehearsals....
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December 11, 2008
 
  Wedding Photography: Which Lens?
I have a big wedding party this weekend and was wanting some help on which lens for the wedding party, 6 guys and 6 girls and the bride and groom. The choices I already own are Canon 24mm 1:2.8, Ca...
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August 20, 2008
 
  Indoor Church Wedding - No Flash Allowed
My son is getting married next week, and I've just learned the church does not allow flash photography. I've never shot indoors like this and would appreciate any advice. I have a Pentax K1...
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June 17, 2008
 
  Lighting for Wedding Photography
I have a friend that is getting ready to be married in July. I was planning on getting Excalibur 6400 strobes to shoot with, but the finances have not come through and the only thing that I have a...
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June 06, 2008
 
  Wedding Territory
I recently shot a wedding, where I encountered an individual who was very enthusiastic about jumping into my frame. What is the best way to deal with over-zealous photogs who are not supposed to be...
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May 08, 2008
 
  Bridal Bouquet
I will be doing my first bridal session next month and am wondering: Do I bring an artificial bouquet for her to hold? Or does she need to order a bouquet like the one she will be using at the actu...
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April 23, 2008
 
  Fast Lens and Depth of Field
Hello,I have a Sigma 28-70 2.8 lens and a Canon 50mm 1.8 that I am hoping to use at a wedding I have coming up. I will be shooting in Raw and planning to shoot in Aperture priority mode. Since I w...
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March 30, 2008
 
  Wedding Photography: What Camera?
I am curious! What kind of camera do wedding photographers use when shooting on location?...
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January 29, 2008
 
  Low Light Wedding Ceremony
Help!! I am shooting my first indoor wedding November 17 in a very poorly lit church. The couple knows it's my first time inside, so that's a bit of a relief. Last night, however, I shot t...
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November 15, 2007
 
  Lighting Equipment for Weddings
I am a part-time wedding photographer ... generally shooting about 15 events a year. I currently use a Canon 5D as well as several L series lenses. I have been looking into adding some new lighti...
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July 18, 2007
 
  Shooting a Wedding
What is the best mode to shoot a wedding in? Auto for the whole thing or switch to program? I have the Digital Rebel XTi with a 430ex that I think is a flash. This is going to be my first wedding a...
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September 20, 2007
 
  Photographing a Wedding - Camouflage
I will be shooting a wedding in November. I have done indoor and outdoor weddings before. But the bride has informed me that she will be wearing ALL camouflage! Anyway, the backdrop will be a woode...
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June 26, 2007
 
  Getting into wedding photography business
I would like to get into the wedding business as I am doing a lot of portraits and some art (sculpture) photography. I would like to first see if it is really for me and thought that getting starte...
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April 06, 2007
 
  Portraits for a 10x10 Album
I've never created the digital flush albums before, but I will be offering them this year. I know the typical size of the portraits in these albums are 10x10. For those of you who offer these...
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March 13, 2007
 
  Help! Frustrated with Indoor Photography
I'm not satisfied with my indoor photos. I have a Canon Rebel XT with a 35mm and a 75mm lens (with stablizer). I've tried using tripods and playing with my settings - different ISO, apertur...
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March 12, 2007
 
  Lighting in Church - No Flash
The church at which I will be shooting a wedding does not allow flash. The wedding will be in the evening. Does anyone have any tips? Please help!...
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December 21, 2006
 
  Shooting a Wedding with a Cough!
Hi guys!Help! I've got an awful cough, and I'm shooting a wedding on Saturday. Have you guys found anything that helps? Either a good cough remedy or something that will keep it quiet? Have...
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November 07, 2006
 
  Advice on Shooting a Wedding/Reception
My sister-in-law has a friend who is going to renew her wedding vows. She wants to take pictures at her wedding/reception. I want to, but don't know where to start. I will be using my Canon EOS...
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July 18, 2006
 
  Outdoor Wedding: How to Shoot It
OK, all you filter experts. I am shooting an outdoor wedding this weekend. The weather will be partly cloudy which also means partly sunny for you optimists. Is there a filter I should be using? Al...
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July 18, 2006