The Best of Wedding Photography.pdf - Free

As part of the wedding photography, there are
some key images that every bride and groom
will expect to see. Including these is important
for creating an album that tells the whole story of the
couple’s special day. The following are a few tips on what
to shoot and some ideas for making the most of each moment
as it happens.
ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT
The engagement portrait is made prior to the hectic wedding
day, providing the time to get something spectacular.
Many photographers use this session as an opportunity to
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get to know the couple and to allow the couple to get to
know them. Engagement portraits may involve great creativity
and intimacy and are often made in the photographer’s
studio or at some special location.
AT THE BRIDE’S HOUSE
Typically, weddings begin with the bride getting ready.
Find out what time you may arrive and be there a little
early. You may have to wait a bit—there are a million details
for the bride to attend to—but you might find ample
opportunity for still lifes or family shots. When you get the
okay to go up to the bedrooms, realize that it may be tense
The engagement portrait has become an integral part of wedding packages. It gives the photographer a chance to work with the couple before the
big day so that the trio may get used to each other. Photograph by Tom Muñoz.
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