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his best man. Bridesmaids will arrive at about the same<br />

time. You need to determine approximately how long the<br />

ceremony will last. One formula is to plan to spend up to<br />

twenty minutes on groups at the church, and about the<br />

same amount <strong>of</strong> time on portraits <strong>of</strong> the couple at the reception.<br />

86 THE BEST OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ABOVE—This image, by Brett Florens, encapsulates<br />

the infatuation this couple has<br />

with one another. Brett recognized the<br />

classic elements: a retro car, an unusual<br />

environment, and a playful moment.<br />

LEFT—David Beckstead captured lightning<br />

in a bottle as the bride and groom<br />

danced together. FACING PAGE—This is the<br />

People magazine moment, when the beautiful<br />

bride and handsome groom exit the<br />

church brimming with confidence and<br />

happiness. Sometimes the photographer will<br />

luck out and be able to use the TV/videographer’s<br />

lights. Photographer Mauricio<br />

Donelli also fired a fill flash to be sure <strong>of</strong><br />

the exposure. This is the shot you don’t want<br />

to miss.<br />

If the ceremony is to take place at a church or synagogue<br />

where you do not know the customs, make sure<br />

you visit the minister beforehand. If you are unfamiliar<br />

with the customs, ask to attend another wedding as an observer.<br />

Such experiences will give you invaluable insight<br />

into how you will photograph the wedding.

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