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Wedding photography is a form of Photography that is a major commercial endeavor that supports many photography studios. Classic wedding photography includes formal Portrait ure in the studio, outdoor photography (often at a park, beach or scenic location on the day of the wedding) and both posed and candid shots of the wedding couple and their guests at the religious or civil ceremony and the reception that follows. During the film era, practitioners favoured color negative film and Medium-format cameras, especially by Hasselblad . Today, most weddings are done with digital SLR Camera s as the digital convenience provides quick detection of lighting mistakes and allows creative approaches to be reviewed immediately. Technology issues In spite of diminishing film use, some photographers continue to shoot with film as they prefer the film aesthetic, while others are of the opinion that negative film captures more information than the latest digital technology, with less margin for exposure error. Certainly true in some cases, it should be noted that exposure latitude inherent in a camera's native RAW Image Format (which allows for more under- and over- exposure than Jpeg ) varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. All forms of Raw have a degree of exposure latitude which exceeds Slide Film - to which digital capture is commonly compared to. Currently however, it is fair to say that many professional labs have a greater capacity to provide services in post-production for film compared with digital, such as quickly generate adequate prints in the event of some over- or under- exposure. (i.e. there seems to be an inability or reluctance to process large quantities of 12-bit and 16-bit files of various MP sizes on a commercial scale). This should change over time, with manufacturers like Kodak announcing a commitment to further develop streamlined services in the area of professional digital lab output. Alternative approaches An alternative to the classic approach is Photojournalist ic wedding photography. Photojournalists emphasize the capturing of emotion and moment. They rely less on formal posing and lighting, preferring to shoot fast film under available light. In contrast to the smooth tones of a classical photo, the journalistic work often uses grain as an artistic effect, and black and white rather than color. As part of wedding planning, couples decide on a photography style and work with photographers whose style matches. Often obtaining the right balance of quality photographs of both styles really requires a photographer that is not simply a professional but also has a real artistic talent and understanding of the couples' wishes. Wedding photographers usually produce an album of work, which they deliver to the bride. Many of these albums have leather bindings and become family heirlooms. Professional photographers invariably keep the Negatives and sell prints to the couple. Wedding photography as a profession While weddings are a billion dollar industry, many photographers find the effort involved to be quite substantial and will not shoot weddings given the added responsibilities. As a wedding is a one-time event, the photographer must be alert and prepared for the unexpected. Shooting a wedding is both exhausting and invigorating as the photographer is constantly looking for good angles and opportunities for candid shots. Communication and planning time lines before the event will alleviate many of the stresses associated with photographing a wedding. An ability to tactfully take charge also helps - particularly when photographing large groups or families - a common expectation after the ceremony. It is not unheard of for a photographer to work with an assistant who may carry their equipment, help round up guests and assist in the shooting through clothing adjustments or the holding up of Reflector s. Assisting offers great experience for the would be wedding photographer, and assistants should aim to work with as many photographers as possible. Having a run list with all of the expected shots is also a useful tool for the novice photographer. Wedding photographers usually have an office or studio and some double as a Retail Photography Studio in many small town and villages. In bigger cities you will find dedicated wedding studios that only shoot weddings and may have large studios equipped with make-up and hair and gowns ready for the bride to wear. Some studios also have arrangements with Bridal shops allowing the bride so try several gowns during her portrait session. While the successful wedding photographer's responsibility is to the bride and groom, brides generally take greater interest in the results. Copyright issues Depending on the contracts used, wedding photograpers generally retain Copyright over the images taken, charging their clients for any extra reprints. Photographers that do not retain copyright can charge more for their services. EXTERNAL LINKS http://www.imagestoronto.com dwf.com theknot.com http://www.eventsbyonefineday.com/ www.spectacularspectacular.ca www.igorbabich.com weddingbells.ca www.frugalbride.com www.totalweddingshow.com 200 Wedding-Photos |
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