wedding photography in photojournalism style

In wedding photography, photojournalism style is becoming a trend now. One of the fundamental elements of photojournalism techniques is to take the details of the wedding, the following list of ideas that could become the object shooting

• The bride's shoe
• Hanged dress of the bride and dress details
• Tiara, necklace bride
• invitation card
• music list
• Guest book (after signing a few guests)
• Glasses of champagne
• Wedding ring
• Airline tickets honeymoon

Using JPEG format? Set the white balance first.

If you are photographing a wedding, you tend to shoot more shots than other situations.

If using RAW format, you need not bother about the white balance (you can change it later with Photoshop). However, RAW will take extra space on your memory card.

Therefore, photographers tend to use the Fine JPEG format (allowing them to take more photos). But you need to pay attention to white balance setting, otherwise your photo will appear too blue or too yellow.

No need to worry, including the white balance setting is quite easy. Go to the white balance menu, select Incandescent if the shooting is done in a standard reception hall, if daylight outdoors. If using flash, use flash on the white balance settings.

Hopefully these tips useful.

Backup your photo

Weddings only happen once. You can not repeat the moment. Make sure, as a photographer backing up your shots. When memory card is full, replace it with a blank, then backup to the hard drive.

There are some good backup device, example, Epson P-6000 and P-7000. Simply attach the memory card, then immediately backup by pressing the copy button.

It is advisable to have backup of your backup. (it seems paranoid, better safe then sorry..) Remember, backup! What would you say if your memory card is damaged and lost all their wedding photos?

Camera position on wedding photography

When you take a family photo (formal) or wedding photo, high-low settings the camera is very important. Because if the camera position is incorrect, the subject's body will look distorted. Here are some guidelines:

Shooting the entire body in a standing position
position the camera at waist level, point the lens straight, do not overlook the subject's face

Shooting 7/8 (calf and above)
position the camera parallel to the chest of the subject, point the lens straight.

Shooting head and shoulders
position the camera eye level or slightly above the subject's eyes.

How to avoid eye blink

If you're photographing a group of people (4 people more), almost certainly, one or more photographed in a state of eyes closed.

This is common in wedding photography. Try the following tips when you are ready to take picture, ask them to close their eyes, then on the count of three have them opened his eyes and smiled. And provide an additional count, then take the picture.