As my brother-in-law’s wedding was ending he asked if I could fill in for their photographer, who had unexpectedly canceled. I’ve never done any REAL photography, and certainly never a wedding, but I’ve wanted to give it a try. All things considered I’m pretty happy with how they turned out.
This was also my first time using Lightroom professionally. The final photo package has all the “good” shots in the original, plus 5 different presets: HD, Polariod, Warm Light, Antiqued, and Black & White.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Things I did well:
1. I picked a good place to do the group pictures. (Kind of a miracle because I just told everyone to walk toward the shaded side of the temple and crossed my fingers we’d find a spot.)
2. I think I did alright ordering people around, and getting a picture of most every group combination, without taking all day.
Things to do better next time:
1. Shoot more pictures. Lots of excellent shots had people with closed eyes, or momentarily weird expressions.
2. Keep the camera level to the ground. I had a little trouble with building lines going all curvy.
3. Think up more clever things to say. “Cheese” can only get you so far.
4. Come up with a pose list.
5. Keep my eyes open for garbage cans, metal lawn lights, stray pieces of hair, and girls skirts that are riding up. I didn’t notice a lot of that stuff until I was editing.
6. Make sure the photo angle is flattering to everyone in the picture, not just the bride.
Any advice?