Wedding Photography Tips: Planning And Organization Guide

In this episode we are going to discuss how we approach the organization and planning of a wedding report both in and on video. There is always a first…

In this episode we are going to discuss how we approach the organization and planning of a wedding report both in and on video. There is always a first time to make our first wedding report and by following these recommendations we can be good candid wedding photographers in Coimbatore.

1.- TIME ORGANIZATION:

The organization of the timing in a wedding report is crucial and good planning is vital to be able to do things well. You have to do a prior planning of the organization of the time and if you are several photographers who are going to cover the wedding you have to divide or organize the times. For example, taking into account that at 1:30 p.m. the bride and groom must be in the Church, you have to organize it knowing that there is traffic, the groom must arrive before the Church and that you have to move from the groom’s house to the bride .

Our recommendation is to do a written plan before starting. There will always be delays and mishaps so it is very important not to adjust the times too much, especially at the bride’s house.

In the case of being a single photographer, as a general rule at weddings we will go to the groom’s house and then to the bride’s house. The idea is to be at the groom’s house for 90 minutes and at the bride for 120 minutes whenever time permits. If the ceremony is planned for 1:30 p.m., it would be normal to do this plan:

9:30: Boyfriend’s house

11:15: Transfer from the groom’s house to the bride’s house.

11:30: We arrived at the bride’s house.

13:15: We left the girlfriend’s house

13:25: We are at the door of the Church or where the marriage bond is celebrated and we capture everything that is happening there. Groom waiting. relatives, arrival of the bride. We can even configure the equipment in two quick modes: exterior and interior. With this we can set a correct exposure in both scenarios and we can make a subsequent modification depending on the type of moment or photograph that we want to take.

2.- CHOICE OF OPTICALS and VIDEO ACCESSORIES:

It is important that you choose the equipment well before the wedding. Plan on a piece of paper which lenses and which flashes and other photo accessories.

For video the same. Choice of shots to be taken with tripod, slider, flycam, handheld camera, drone.

For the optimization of resources it is also important to know which are the main lenses used by the photographer and videographer, and if both use the same brand, it can be an advantage to have 2-3 shared lenses which can be used by each member of the work team.

3.- CREATION OF SITUATIONS:

We do not know where the scenes are going to take place (wedding dress, bridal make-up, long dress, groom’s suit, bridal bouquet, etc.) so a point to assess is going to be the creation of both interior and exterior scenes. Keep in mind that we need plans and creative photos of detail, groups, and main characters. Also, once we leave the bride and groom’s homes, we usually take family or group photos, so we must first find an optimal location for those resources that we will need. Remember that time is GOLD!

4.- LIGHTING:

It is important how you solve the issue of light both in photo and video. You have to take into account that you can use natural light and artificial light. It is important that for artificial light you throw what you have: TORCHES + FLASHES (Manual or TTL, preparation of tripods, umbrellas or studying walls to bounce light). In addition to the accessories that we carry with artificial light, it is important that you take into account the artificial light of the house (lamps, wall lights and others). Even if the wedding is during the day, you should not focus only on natural lighting but you can use artificial light remnant using lamps and closing windows and blinds. With that you will get a diffused and punctual light).

It is very important how you place the bride and groom or elements such as the bride’s bouquet, rings or alliances, dresses and suits of the bride and groom, etc., in front of the light. A change of direction of the object in front of it will totally change the scene and lights on it. Think of a cave without light and a small entrance of light through a corner of the cave. That small light that enters the cave will be your point of light and you will have to focus the object on it. LESS IS MORE!!

5.- GIRLFRIEND ADDRESS:

It is very important to deal with them that they feel comfortable and above all the organization of the times depends on your treatment before and during, with them.

The organization prior to the wedding report is vital and it is important that you agree to a meeting with the bride and groom before the wedding to plan everything in detail. All this will help you improve as wedding photographers or videographers.

We have to have plans at home and some outdoor posing plans if possible. Keep this in mind when you get to the house. Tip: A small notebook where you write the planning of everything in your pocket or on your mobile a note where you can write down everything and be able to check during the wedding that you have not forgotten any previous ideas or ideas that arise.

6.- USE OF THE EQUIPMENT:

The technique and the ease with which you handle the equipment is of vital importance, so it is very important to be clear with which equipment you are going to work and it is important to minimize the same in weight and number of things. We have to bear in mind that we will always need a series of plans so in video we will always have to carry certain elements as in photography. You must know your photographic equipment and make it an extension of your limbs.

Our teams have the ability to pull ISO. Take this into account since this will allow us to use light accessories or flashes or even have to change optics to get a more open diaphragm. In our case that we use CANON 5D Mark III we can perfectly reach 6400 ISO or even more. Noise is sometimes beautiful in photo and video can be processed. Let’s not get obsessed with noise since constantly changing accessories or elements of our equipment will make us lose valuable images. It is important to know the equipment and if we orient the objects towards the light we will ensure that the equipment is not so forced.

7.- FILTERING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS:

During the day it is important that we view the photos and videos in the idle times. Once we do it with the camera and the RATE key, put a star on it to facilitate the processing of the best snapshots and clips. In the case of video, it is important that if 3 shots are taken and the first two are not valid, they are eliminated to free up unnecessary space as long as we are sure that they are not correct. Sometimes the rear screen of the camera can play tricks on us, so the perception of oneself when taking the shot is enough. Even so, if you are not clear about it, do not delete anything.

In summary, these are the basic tips for organizing your first wedding report and we hope it will help you.