Having problems getting toddlers to sit still and pose for a picture? Of course you are – they are toddlers. Don’t beat yourself up over it, because it is normal for them to run all over the place and look at the camera only to turn right as you click. From trial and error, I’ve gathered a few tricks that work for me. Read on for the goods.
Brides, brides and more brides. Weddings tend to focus a lot on the beautiful, blushing brides. It can be easy to focus more on them with their elegant gowns and bright bouquets, but don’t forget the groom. It takes two to tango and a wedding isn’t complete without the man himself. When you’re planning for the bride’s portraits, remember to set time aside for the groom. Read on for more ideas about groom portraits.
no comments
Every photographer fights it – the big cheesy grin, the squinting eyes, the stale smile. In other words, People acting how they think they should act for a camera. Ironically, the planned poses and facial expressions pale in comparison to natrual expressions of joy and happiness. But how do we capture more of those candid moments? View full post »
no comments
Experiment with a tripod and different exposures for more creative lighting.
This is the third tip for telling the wedding story. For the first tip, we talked about capturing the little details. But to tell the entire story, you need more than the little details. Beyond the classic poses and candid pictures, we need to capture the scene-setting shots. View full post »
no comments
Weddings are about committing to love, but really they’re are about the dress
Every bride loves her dress and wants it photographed as beautifully as possible to remember here after. This post includes several tips for making that happen – along with a couple example photos. Let me know if you have any questions/ideas. And feel free to visit my wedding portraiture section of the Red Rock Studios web site for more ideas. View full post »
no comments
2 comments