Proud Photography Blog

The wedding day is long – it helps to be relaxed yet alert during the day because just when you think you have enough excitement, something else will come up!  Remember that if you need more energy, do snack and do keep yourself hydrated throughout the day.

Photographing the couple

After the formal ceremony, you need to think about photographing the bride and groom alone.  It’s very important to take photographs f just the couple even if it’s just for a little while because they will want to looks at these photographs in the future even if they seem to be annoyed to be pulled away at the time. Read the rest of this entry »

When you are presented with the chance to photograph a wedding there are certain things that you should look out for.  Even when a bride and groom say they are looking for something new and modern, the chances are they will still want some traditional photographs and memories.  Here are some ideas of what you need to shoot.

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It is possibly one of the most stressful events you could photograph – the wedding.  The summer marks the start of the wedding season, and with the credit crunch affecting people round the world, people are finding it harder to afford seasoned wedding photographers.

So you could be a confident amateur photographer or you could have been asked by a friend or family member who has seen your photographs and trusts your judgement.  Either way, here are some tips for people new to wedding photography who have been asked to take on the challenge of recording someone’s big day.
Before you start, think about the equipment you will need.  No doubt, the seasoned photographer will have endless pieces of equipment that may seem intimidating to a new or amateur photographer.  Here are some items of kit that you will need. Read the rest of this entry »

A wedding may be a once in a lifetime occasion. The wedding ceremony is a pleasant mix of happiness, fulfillment and feelings of a dream come true. At the same time a wedding ceremony is a mixture of nervousness, uncertainty and high expectations. Unlike other forms of photography, where you can experiment with your work, wedding photography is where all experimentation stops. A wedding photographer must be ready to work under pressure and at the same time maintain his composure. Months of planning are going to unfurl in a matter of a few hours, and you are the person responsible for capturing every moment, every mood and every feeling. Read the rest of this entry »