One of the most important aspects to consider in wedding photography is lighting in your wedding ceremony photos. Hiring a professional photographer to help you avoid common lighting mistakes will be extremely helpful!
In this article, we will discuss what to consider about lighting in your wedding ceremony that will ensure you end up with the most beautiful photos!
Direct Sunlight
Direct sunlight is a factor that is often impossible to avoid on a wedding day. With ceremonies taking place during the sunniest parts of the day (typically anywhere from 2:00-4:00pm) it is a factor that your wedding photographer will need to be very knowledgeable in! A well experienced photographer will know how to use the light to their advantage rather than be hindered by it!
Your wedding photographer being familiar with the wedding venue will help as well!
Tip: If your ceremony takes place in direct sunlight, position yourself and your partner so that the sun sets behind your arbor rather than in front. This will mean that the guests may have a little more sunlight in their face but your guests utilizing their sunglasses will be well worth the sacrifice for your beautiful back lit images!
Even Lighting
When it comes to outdoor events, even lighting is the best lighting option. Wedding photographers can eventually produce the most natural skin tones by exposing any subject to clean, even lighting. This simplifies the job of photo editors by providing them with a variety of options for enhancing the photo without degrading the color quality. If your venue gives you an option to get married in a completely shaded area, use it! Your wedding photos will be lovely!
Sunset Light
Because so much of your wedding day will take place in what is called “harsh light” (light that creates shadows). It is a wonderful idea to take advantage of the soft and gorgeous sunset light on your wedding day!
Talk to your photographer about sneaking out for 15-20 minutes for some Bride & Groom sunset portraits. Take advantage of this gorgeous light! It will make for the dreamiest portraits!
Conclusion
Finally, it’s critical to have a lot of confidence in the wedding professional you are hiring! Ask your photographer how confident they are in different lighting situations and to provide you with full galleries to look at for reference!
If you’re planning a wedding and looking for a photographer to capture one of the best days of your life, you should take time to look at their website or social media and portfolio. This will give you a sense of what to expect on your wedding day!
As your wedding photographers, we will capture every priceless moment you encounter on your wedding day! We’re B&B Photography, a husband and wife duo who understands how fleeting some of life’s most beautiful moments can be! That is why having photographers you can trust to capture those precious moments is so important!
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