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Excerpt taken from the back cover of the book.
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Many new photographers wonder how to replicate the common image of a wedding band sitting between the pages of a Bible that is casting a shadow shaped like a heart. An example of this is below.
Doing this is quite simple actually and can be done with one light source. The light source should be placed behind the top part of the Bible. This will cause the ring to cast a shadow on the pages of the Bible that is shaped like a heart.
If you are making this image with a wedding ring, consider opening the Bible to a page that is significant for the couple.
A 5-in-1 collapsible reflector is a must for indoor and outdoor photography. Using a reflector reduces shadows and makes for more even lighting on the subject. Each of the five fabric surfaces serve a different purpose.
- White reflects a natural fill-light and is great for outdoor portraits and product photography.
- Silver increases specular highlights and causes the image to be more contrasted.
- Black blocks or subtracts light.
- Gold produces a warm, golden fill-light and is great for sunset or indoor portraits.
- Translucent is used to diffuse light. It makes the light more even on the subject.
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There are three main styles of wedding photography. It is important that your clients know which style that you mainly shoot in so that they know what to expect.
Traditional
This style is mostly or completely planned and posed. The photographer shoots very little candid shots and usually doesn’t stick around for very long after all of the “traditional” photos are taken (i.e. the kiss, formal group portraits, first dance, cutting the cake, etc.)
Photojournalism
The photojournalism approach to wedding photography is perfect for those who like to blend in and catch candid moments that happen naturally. A photojournalistic wedding photographer doesn’t pose many photos, if any at all.
Portrait Journalism
Portrait journalism is somewhere between the traditional and photojournalism styles. This type of wedding photographer will pose shots such as bridal portraits, formal group portraits, and romantic portraits. They will also be ready to catch many candid moments as well!
There is no right or wrong style of wedding photography. When choosing a style, take your personality into consideration. A shy person would probably be more comfortable with the photojournalism style while a very outgoing person would be better suited to shoot in a traditional or portrait journalistic style.
How did a Missouri family’s Christmas card photo make its way into a storefront advertisement in the Czech Republic? This is exactly what happened to the Smith family. An old friend of Danielle Smith was driving through Prague when he spotted his friend and her family’s faces smiling through the window of a grocery store.
The picture had been sent to family and friends, posted on her blog, and also posted on a few social networking websites.
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