Wedding Photography Lighting and Composition

22/04/10

Photographers use lighting to create many different moods. A professional wedding photographer possesses the skills to "see" and apply techniques that harness available light, control exposure values, compose and arrange beautiful and complimentary photographs, whilst communicating with the couple helping them to relax. The Contre-Jour lighting in the photograph of Alice and David is a perfect example illustrating the rich glow produced using a gold reflector, throwing light on the faces and highlighting details in Alice's dress. The following photograph shows how the intensity of the sunlight is softened as it is filtered through the leaves, creating a romantic atmosphere by showering the couple in dappled light. Great care and attention to detail was used in composing this visual, the placement of the faces, the bouquet, and Alice's ring, casting them in a pool of light. Strong sunlight can also be softened with the bride lifting her veil, creating a classic wedding image. In the last photograph we have the stone pillars and doorway framing an intimate wedding day kiss.
As with all aspects of professional photography, wedding photos require all the attributes that make an image great.

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