We kept the composition simple by framing our couple in the middle. We also used the pathway formed by the tables to help guide the viewers eyes towards the celebrating couple.
Center Framed
When your subject moves towards you, focusing can be a bit tricky at times. Normally, modern cameras have a great feature called “AI Servo” (or similar) where it constantly tracks your subject. However, we very rarely use this as we are really fast with focusing & firing as our subjects move towards us. We simply aim at their faces and let the camera lock, and then we shoot the image.
Single Shot Autofocus
Single Point
The Brides Face
The way the EXIF is written out follows the common photographic method (with the inclusion of White Balance at the end). Here it is broken down:
Shutter Speed @ Aperture ISO White Balance.
As this was taken in summer, we still had plenty of light pouring in through the big windows which really helped brighten up the room. Once doing our test shots, we found our position where we could easily capture our couple as they walk into the light from the windows.
Artificial Light
Evening
The edits are made to be warmer with a big focus on skin tones and light play with shadows and highlights. A few minor local adjustments were made (Gradient and Brush) as well as finishing off with a fine layer of grain. The whites are not blown out nor are the blacks 100% crunched.
When the dinner room is pretty tight and there’s a lot of people all sitting around – it can be quite challenging to move with the couple, especially if you’re moving backwards while photographing them.
The best way is to take slow steps and to even ask your couple to “slow down a bit” if they are catching up to you. Every once in a while, look over your shoulder and map your route to a position where you can let them pass you so you can photograph them from the back as well.
Schloss Freudenstein
Castel Freudenstein Str. Masaccio, 39057 Appiano sulla strada del vino BZ, Italy
Castle
Italy
When you’re in touch with your couple before their wedding, try and put forward the suggestion of doing the couple shoot just before dinner; it really makes a difference when they are informed about the best chances for good light.
When you go into the room before your couple, make sure to get your camera settings right. Do a few test shots before giving the signal.
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