Wedding Photography Tips

Drone Wedding Photography: Legalities, Safety Measures, & Useful Tips

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Sep 16Categories: Wedding Photography Ideas, Wedding Shooting No Comments

Not only does the bird’s-eye view allow you to add some variety to the wedding photos, but it also gives you the chance to experiment with various settings, angles, and perspectives. Depending on the setting, a bird’s-eye view could also enhance your couples portraits by including elements that might not be accessible otherwise (think outdoor couples portraits with the whole venue or the surrounding gardens and lakes in the picture). And more often than not, these pictures look spectacular! However, as you may already have experienced, it’s not always easy to find the perfect spot for these photographs, which is why drone wedding photography has grown popular lately. If you are new to drone photography and still figuring out the technicalities of this style, the safety measures, and the legalities, then this blog is for you!

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Wedding Reception Shooting Tips: How To Photograph The Dances & Toasts

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Aug 23Categories: How to Take Wedding Photos No Comments

Wedding receptions are all about the fun, the dancing, and the party. Even though you can photograph groups quite easily during the cocktail hour or when everyone gets on the dance floor, what about photographing the first dances and the toasts? Wedding receptions are often fast-paced, and in those few hours, a lot goes down, which means that there’s a lot that you need to photograph too. Since things are happening so quickly, getting the proper lighting and set-up in place and managing the wedding reception timeline isn’t exactly a piece of cake. Therefore, in this blog, we take you through some wedding reception shooting tips on how you could improve the way you shoot first dances and the toasts. 

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Sunset Wedding Photos: 5 Tips To Help You Get Them Right

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Jun 23Categories: Wedding Photography Ideas, Wedding Shooting No Comments

For couples who love the idea of grand endings, sunset wedding photos can be a great addition to the shot list – even if it requires a few changes in your timeline. The natural backdrop of crimson, red, and purple hues can make for breathtaking wedding images. And what’s not to love – a sunset can be a brilliant time to get the best of natural frames, soft lighting, and it’s an ideal time to create a romantic setting that you could capture through your camera. So if your couple is having an outdoor wedding – or is willing to travel to an outdoor location – and have decided to take sunset wedding photos – then here’s how you could make that happen.

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20 Tips for Amateur Wedding Photographers

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Jun 15Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

Being a beginner in the wedding industry can be as challenging as it is exciting – especially if you have nobody guiding you. While having professional photography skills and top-notch, functional gear are important, you might need to add some more things on your checklist when you are preparing to shoot your first wedding. So if you have your heart and mind set on being a part of the wedding photography industry, in this blog, we bring you 20 tips for amateur wedding photographers that might help you prep and shoot your first wedding.

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Top 10 Tips for Indoor Wedding Photography

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Apr 20Categories: How to Take Wedding Photos, Wedding Photography Ideas, Wedding Shooting No Comments

As a wedding photographer, you may not always have the chance to photograph in wide-open spaces with beautiful mountains or beaches adding that ‘wow’ factor to your photographs. Your couples might choose indoor venues, or weather conditions may force you to photograph indoors. Even at weddings where you do have a chance to shoot portraits outside, you might have to photograph the ceremony inside a church or any other type of venue. And even though indoor locations can also add a unique touch to wedding photos, indoor venues can sometimes be small or dark or maybe both. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t create stunning photographs in these situations. It’s all about having some (photography) tricks up your sleeve! From finding natural light sources to creating beautiful silhouettes, this blog offers you 10 tips on how you can improve your indoor wedding photography game even in less than ideal settings.

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10 Must-Have Detail Photos For Every Wedding

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Dec 14Categories: How to Take Wedding Photos, Wedding Photography Ideas, Wedding Shooting No Comments

Couples spend a long time planning their weddings and pay a lot of attention to even the smallest details. The flowers, the cake, the reception set-up, the table settings – they are all planned with purpose and bonus! they make for amazing pictures too. Even though every wedding is different, there are some detail photos that are common at most weddings. From the rings to the dress, there’s likely something in these details that are personally connected to the couple that, when captured, will help you tell a better story.

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Requests Made by Clients to Their Wedding Photographer

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 22Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

Planning weddings is so much work. The bride is busy deciding on her gown, her hair, makeup, and handling all the details of the day. She might also be managing some  – or maybe most – of the vendors. The groom has his own things to do, like deciding on his suit, what family to invite, or he might even be in charge of some of the details of the wedding as well. The couple has many things running simultaneously.  They often forget a few details here and there. Even if they have help, sometimes they skip a few points during discussions with vendors. This might happen when they are booking you as their wedding photographer.

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Posing Your Couples

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 21Categories: Wedding Poses No Comments

When it comes to posing your couples on the day of their engagement session or wedding, you only get one shot. Well, technically you get thousands of shots…

But the poses that you create in those shots are everything when it comes to taking photos of the bride and groom they can treasure for years to come.

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How to Shoot a Wedding: 18 of the Best Wedding Photography Tips

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 31Categories: Wedding Shooting No Comments

How to Shoot a Wedding: 18 of the Best Wedding Photography Tips

Wedding Shooting

As a pro photographer, knowing the ins and outs of how to shoot a wedding is crucial for capturing the best images possible. Here at ShootDotEdit, we know there are several options photographing a wedding. In addition to providing you with wedding photo editing services, we love to connect with other vendors and pros in the industry to gain valuable information on topics that are relevant to your photography business.

That’s why we reached out to our friends at The Lake House, Guest Cottages of the Berkshires, a venue who hosts weddings throughout the year and works hand-in-hand with photographers. Today, they will share their insights into how to shoot a wedding, including 18 of the best wedding photography tips for you to use. Read on to learn their tips on how to take great wedding photos your clients will love.

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