Wedding Photography At The Ceremony

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27 July 2010

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Been at a church wedding and been amazed by how clueless the wedding photographer is – such as being in very close proximity to the bride and groom and taking shots willl-nilly as if the finger is stuck to the button and he’s trying to get in as many shots as possible?

Sad to say, this situation has been witnessed so many times that many Priests now have stern rules and constraints for wedding photography. Why has this materialized? Because amateur photographers have increased in the wedding photography business and their lack of knowledge has ruined things for the professional wedding photography field.

As a wedding photographer, you prepare yourself to integrate a multitude of limitations, some of which are patently uncalled for.

Regardless, everyone has a job to do. Good Officiants get this and work hand-in-hand with other vendors so that everyone can fulfil their obligations. Lamentably, it’s too late for those who have had an irritating time with unconscious photographers.

Always make sure to speak with the Officiant before the ceremony so you know the rules. Despite your own personal feelings, this is his/her domain and that must at all times be honored. The alternative could spell trouble. Imagine being castigated by a Priest during the proceedings – not a pleasant experience for anyone..

Be like a ninja. So that afterwards, everyone will say you were practically invisible until the registry signing. That means you’ve done your job. To be sure, most Officiants just want the wedding photographer to have smarts – do what you need to do, without stepping on their toes. As in life, common sense invariably comes with shooting a bunch of weddings – and it’s not actually that ‘common’.

Advice for the Bride and Groom: Be aware of the wedding photography when choosing your ceremony space. Ask about any limitations. If the pictures of the ceremony are paramount, don’t assume anything because you may be surprised on the wedding day to find out there are significant restrictions that may hamper your photographer’s ability to effectively capture your ceremony.