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Top Five Mistakes to Avoid When Shooting Wedding Photographs

Author: Ilona Wilson
by Ilona Wilson
Posted: Sep 08, 2016

Wedding comes with all the excitement and so does wedding photography. A cameraman, with or without experience, might sometimes be overwhelmed by the nature of landscape if he or she has never shot at that location, amazed by turnout -- for instance huge crowds -- and at other times disrupted by response of masses to his or her work. Mistakes can make you miss some shots in the final collection as a photographer, which will definitely annoy the couple or people who were present. Some other mistakes might completely halt the shooting.

Whether you are a photographer or a best-man who works with the photographer, understanding the below top five common mistakes people make when shooting photos at weddings will make sense.

      1. 1. No helper: photographer goes it all alone: Lets leave the discussion of having a backup camera equipment for another day. Let us also shelf the discussion about the need to mix up shooting styles by hiring two photographers and all that. There is always the temptation of asking the couple a few questions during the reception, for instance, yet you could have let them if you have someone else to bother. Again, if you are new to the couple, chances are you do not know the family and relatives. Yet that knowledge is critical when taking photos in huge crowds because while the bride and groom will be on almost every photo, family members will like special photos together.
  • In some weddings, you will find the family standing together for quite a long time waiting for a photo, thus acknowledging how important the photo is. If the photographer is caught up in taking many photos, or does not have someone whose attention is on the family to indicate that they need a photo, he or she might miss on this one, yet photos of family members should always be prioritized. As a couple, make sure to appoint a helper for the Naples photographer or show him someone who will show him the family members, answer his questions and provide other specific details.

    2. Failure to plan: You have discussed with the couple about how many shots are expected, which shots should not miss, and charges. However, there is always the tricky part: the quality of the photos and ability to capture all aspects of the wedding. It is possible that you can be too tied up with happenings that you forget to take enough shots of the venue, backgrounds and the crowds. It starts with planning. Some photographers find that they need to take so many photos to capture all aspects, yet they did not plan for extra memory and battery. Look for a Captiva Island photographer who will plan for time together with you and understand that weddings always get late.

    1. Just casual shots: Capturing the little unexpected moments besides the "outcomes of posses" should be one of the targets of a Naples photographer in order to make the shots stand out. The family will find the shots appealing too if you were able to capture moments when she was sharing with the groom’s parents or having side chats with her new husband.
    2. Failure to familiarize with the venue before the day: Some Naples photographers come to the venue a day before the wedding to take bridals, take more photos on the preparations, and take photos of the couple and venue. Whether or not that is to be done, come a day prior to the wedding. You might understand better which angles will be best or which will provide the best views, know where to keep extra equipment, and even understand if there are any location accessibility difficulties. That said, ensure the Captivator Island photographer is familiar with the area and experienced in shooting weddings around that locality.
    3. Failure to practice it, attend rehearsal and bring enough technical stuff:Attending rehearsal is a great way to learn the ins of the wedding but it can be a great time to practice how to shoot better photos and discover which additional items you will need.

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