I also want to help others take photos. I searched some wedding photography tips on the Internet and share them here.

First understand the procedures:

Communicate with your friends a few days before the wedding to understand the entire wedding procedure, especially some customs or religious ceremonies. For many It is very important for people, so don’t forget it. It would be better to write it down or have an impression in your mind. Some people go to get married in the morning, rest at home at noon, and treat guests in the evening. Then before going to the hotel in the afternoon, you can go to a nearby park or scenic spot to take some photos of the newlyweds and their families. During this time, if you Prepare a portrait lens (such as a fixed focus lens around 85, 105 or a zoom lens such as 80-200) to help you take some beautiful photos. It would also be nice to pair it with some soft focus lenses to create a little atmosphere.

Go to the man’s house half an hour early in the morning. On the one hand, you can reassure the man, and on the other hand, you can get to know the man’s family. At this time, you can take some photos of the man before he is ready to go out, such as taking care of the facade. , home shots of preparing gifts, etc., shots of family members, especially parents, are indispensable. Don’t miss out on ritual shots such as bowing before going out.

Practical homework:

The process of getting to the bride’s house is to get out of the car first, go to the bride’s house to meet and take some shots of the bride’s house, the groom will come in soon, but Don’t forget, the girl will have the boy’s gesture of opening the car door to welcome the groom. In addition, shots such as delivering gifts and bouquets are included. The shot of the woman is also very important. The father-in-law puts a veil on the married woman, and the bride and groom bid farewell to their parents-in-law. Capturing the subtle and touching expressions on the faces of the family members will make people deeply moved.

Don’t forget to inquire about the various rituals after getting married. If you refer to what we said and understand everything first, you won’t be at a loss.

After arriving at the hotel (banquet venue), you can take a few photos of the staff (mostly relatives and friends coming to help) setting up the venue, get a copy of the ceremony program from the emcee, and pick up the camera in advance according to the program Observe, look at the distance and angle, and find the position where you want to stand, so that you can take your time during the ceremony. In addition to the newlyweds, don’t forget to give them a few shots of important figures such as the host and witnesses.

You can also take a few pictures when the bride is in the lounge, but you should give the bride some time to rest and dress up. At this time, there will inevitably be several friends and classmates of the bride visiting, and you can help them take some pictures. Take a group photo as a souvenir.

You can take some photos of the guests’ signatures when they sign in, and the shots of the parents of both parties and the groom greeting the guests can be properly captured. As time progresses, the ceremony gradually reaches its climax when the couple enters the auditorium. The highest peak should be when the two parties exchange rings. Don’t forget to take a close-up at this time.

The next banquet and toasting are the best times for the wide-angle lens. It is not easy to take pictures when toasting table by table. If you want to take pictures of the whole table, you can borrow a small stool from the hotel. , it will be better to stand on a stool to take the view. Sometimes it is inevitable that there will be drinks or some games at wedding banquets, which can capture some intriguing shots.

In addition to simply taking documentary photos when seeing off guests, you can also take some group photos of the guests and the newlyweds as souvenirs. When the song ends, everyone is asked to tidy up their clothes. Parents and the newlyweds can take photos together in front of the decorated ceremony table.

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Photos of relatives before the wedding:

Before and after the groom comes in to pick up the bride, a photographer is often required to take photos of the bride’s preparation and pick-up. It is necessary to take photos of the bride, groom, and groom’s family in the bride’s boudoir. Since most domestic living rooms have white walls, it is best to take a group photo with a flash light (flash reflecting flash), so that the group photo taken is more natural. At the same time, don’t forget to take at least two photos to avoid the phenomenon of someone closing their eyes and the focus being cheap. .

Wedding photography:

The details of the restaurant layout must be photographed.

Using a wide-angle lens can take photos that can show local details while taking into account the scene. During the wedding process, couples usually prepare two important steps, pouring the champagne tower and lighting concentric candles. It is recommended that the champagne tower be shot with flash (if possible, jump lights should be used), while the concentric candle session is best shot with live light instead of flash, so that the dominant position of the candlelight can be reflected.

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I found another good thing, let me add:

Details of various times, places, people, events and other details of the entire process of the wedding day:

Volume 1——

5:30——

1. Capture photos of the bride’s makeup (photography is optional)

6:30——

2. Go to the flower shop early in the morning to build the float (photography is optional)

3 , Close-up of the float (don’t be too rigid in the photo, but try your best)

7:30-8:00

4. Formal solo photo of the groom (bouquet, should be natural, You can also choose to take pictures when you come back)

5. The groom’s new house and living room

6-7. Details in the new house, such as: photos of fresh flowers in a vase next to the photo frame

Or photos of the wedding brochure opened next to the flower basket, etc. Still life types

8:00-8:30

8. Capture the groom going out amidst the sound of firecrackers Get in the car to pick up the bride

9. The motorcade sets off in a queue (preferably moving at a slow speed, be careful to take photos with style, most grooms like it)

Note: You must sit in a dedicated On the camera truck, I was the last to leave and the earliest to arrive.

10. Go to the open road to shoot the wedding convoy from a low angle (can be omitted, it is mainly the responsibility of the cameraman)

8:30-9:00

11. Photograph the float entering a certain location in the community

Note: Get familiar with the bride’s home quickly before the groom knocks on the door

12. Capture the groom’s knock on the door

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Note: The groom’s face should be photographed, and don’t let the flowers block it.

13. Low-angle shots of stuffing red envelopes

14. Shots of the groom singing and other performances

15. The moment when he squeezes the door open

Note: When shooting in the bride's boudoir, it is best to keep non-key people away to avoid crowding

16. The groom presents flowers to the bride

17. The groom puts a corsage on the bride (optional shooting) Partial)

18. Snapshot of looking for shoes

19. Single photo of the bride (you can choose how to reflect it in the makeup mirror)

20. Bride and groom Half-length photo

21. Photo of the bride and her mother

22. Photo of the bride and her father

23. Photo of the bride and her parents

24. A photo of the groom, the bride and their parents

25. The bride and her mother saying goodbye (it’s OK if the tears are shed in the photo, I have done so twice)

Notes: Must be taken between 19 and 25. This is an important group photo before leaving home

26-30, a photo of the bride and important relatives

Notes: Come as a family, please arrange The key to taking a group photo, otherwise it will be a mess.

31-32. Captured photos of the bride and groom serving tea to their parents

33. Captured photos of the bride and groom changing their words and giving red envelopes to the groom by their parents

34. The atmosphere of everyone having a happy conversation ( You can choose not to take a photo)

9:00-9:30

35. Capture of holding the bride when going out

36. Getting into the car amidst the sound of firecrackers and ribbons Instant Capture

37. Wait for the bride and groom to get in the car and open the door on the bride’s side to take the photo

Note: The first film must be taken before leaving the bride’s house, otherwise Changing the roll at a critical moment in the middle will cause missed shots.

Volume 2——

9:30-10:00

1. The motorcade drove into the groom’s community or downstairs in the smoke of firecrackers

2-3. Capture the groom taking out the bride from the float (ribbons, petals, and firecrackers must be synchronized)

4. Capture the bride after entering the groom’s house

5-7. Snapshots of the bride introducing her elders and relatives while bowing (in the living room)

8. Snapshots of the bride changing her words and giving red envelopes by her parents (in the living room)

9. Bride and groom Photos with parents (in the living room, preferably with happy words or fresh flowers in the background)

10-15, photos of the bride and groom with important relatives

Note: see above

16. Group photo of the groom and the bride (in the bridal chamber)

17. Group photo of the bride and bridesmaids

18. Group photo of the bridegroom, bride, groomsmen and bridesmaids

19. Single photo of the bride (pay attention to the use of background)

10:30-11:40

20. Welcome photo at the hotel entrance

Note: It is best to take a full-length photo of four people not looking at the camera but looking in one direction. The photo should be taken with a guide sign and it should be natural.

21. Welcome photos of the bride and groom

22. Welcome photos or group photos of parents

23. Close-ups of the bride in natural light (pay attention to the background Application)

24. A close-up of the bride next to the word "Happy" on the glass door of the hotel entrance

25. A natural close-up of the bride and groom holding hands (optional shooting)

Note: Increase the exposure by 1 stop and only shoot flowers and two hands

26-33, photos of the bride and groom with their partners, colleagues, friends, leaders, etc.

Note Matters needing attention: The effect of shooting with natural light here is better. After the wedding banquet was over, everyone drank too much and their postures were inelegant. Some people left the venue early, so it was impossible to shoot.

34-35. Welcoming guests

Note: For the above shots at the entrance of the hotel, it is best to add a medium-length lens with a large aperture of 70-200 2.8 Focus, such as XGP, XB, XH, etc., is very easy to use.

36. Snapshots of the lively check-in desk (1-2 photos)

37. Scenes of busy staff (you can choose to shoot)

Notes: the above It is best to finish shooting this film. If you take more than 30 pictures before shooting the following ceremony, the time to change the film will be missed.

Volume 3

Ceremony——

11:40-12:10——(time depends on the specific situation)

1 -2. The bride and groom enter the venue surrounded by wedding marches, petals, and ribbons

3. A photo of the groom and the bride on stage

Note: It is best to take photos of banners and tips It is best for the bride to hold the groom's arm on the stage during the ceremony, except for special circumstances

4. Speech by the emcee

5. Speech by the witness

6 -7. Speech by the parent representative

8. Speech by the introducer

9-10. Speech by the unit leader

Note: If possible when photographing the spokesperson It is best to have the bride and groom in the background

11. "Worship Heaven and Earth" or three bows

Note: only take the last wonderful shot

12. Exchanging diamond rings or gifts

Note: You should try to take close-ups from different angles

13. Drinking wine

Note: You should shoot from the side of the bride. And pay attention to perspective distortion

14. Kiss the bride

15-16. Play small games on the stage, etc.

Note: It is best to do close-ups and ignore the audience below. Can’t you see it, haha

The wedding banquet begins——

17-25, shoot a toast with the table

Note: Choose important family members and relatives Take pictures of your parents, bosses, friends, and classmates immediately when they are at the table. You should not take too many pictures. Be careful to take some pictures of your parents when they are at the table.

26-30. Capture photos when doing small shows

Note: You can stand on a chair to shoot or raise the machine to shoot blindly. When shooting blindly, be careful not to use a medium focus or above. focal length.

31-37. Send snapshots and other group photos of the guests at the end. If there is a cute little boy or girl, the groom can hold him or her and take a photo with the bride.

The third roll is over. I personally think that shooting in three rolls is the best. It will not waste film for others. It is enough.

Final note: When giving the film to others, don’t forget to remind them to go to a reprint shop with a higher production level to develop it, otherwise your results will be greatly reduced.

(Reference/showthread.php?threadid=201596 "My Wedding Photography Experience and My Wedding Schedule")