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What couple would not be thrilled with this beautiful overview? Dennis Orchard made the image with a Canon EOS-1DS and 15mm lens at<br />
ISO 400 at an exposure <strong>of</strong> 1/15 second at f/2.8. He used a custom white balance to blend the daylight and tungsten light sources.<br />
and beautiful. It all depends on your client and your tastes.<br />
It should be a portrait that you have fun doing. Most photographers<br />
opt for boy–girl arrangements, with the bride<br />
and groom somewhere central in the image. As with the<br />
bridal portrait, the bridesmaids should be in front <strong>of</strong> the<br />
groomsmen in order to highlight their dresses.<br />
LEAVING THE CHURCH<br />
Predetermine the composition and exposure and be ready<br />
and waiting as the couple exits the church. If guests are<br />
throwing confetti or rice, don’t be afraid to choreograph<br />
the event in advance. You can alert guests to get ready<br />
and “release” on your count <strong>of</strong> three. Using a slow ( 1/30<br />
second) shutter speed and flash, you will freeze the couple<br />
and the rice, but the moving objects will have a slightly<br />
blurred edge. If you’d rather just let the event happen,<br />
opt for a burst sequence using the camera’s fastest frame<br />
rate—up to eight frames per second with high-end<br />
DSLRs—and a wide-angle to short-telephoto zoom. Be<br />
alert for the unexpected, and consider having a second<br />
94 THE BEST OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
shooter cover events like this to better your odds <strong>of</strong> getting<br />
the key picture.<br />
ROOM SETUP<br />
Make a photograph <strong>of</strong> the reception site before the guests<br />
arrive. Photograph one table in the foreground and be sure<br />
to include the floral and lighting effects. Also, photograph<br />
a single place setting and a few other details. <strong>The</strong> bride will<br />
love them, and you’ll find use for them in the album design.<br />
<strong>The</strong> caterers, decorators, and other vendors will also<br />
appreciate a print that reflects their efforts. Some photographers<br />
try to include the bride and groom in the scene,<br />
which can be tricky—but their presence does add to the<br />
shot. Before the guests enter the reception area, for instance,<br />
Ken Sklute <strong>of</strong>ten photographs the bride and groom<br />
dancing slowly in the background and it is a nice touch.<br />
THE RECEPTION<br />
This is the time when most <strong>of</strong> your photojournalistic coverage<br />
will be made—and the possibilities are endless. As