How to Photograph a Wedding using Canon Camera and Lens (Bride Getting Ready)
As a wedding and portrait photographer, I'm often asked about how I capture those magical moments on a wedding day. Today, I want to share with you my approach to photographing the bride getting ready.
One of the most important aspects of photography is being able to tell a story, and that's especially true for weddings. So, when I walk into a bridal getting-ready session, I don't immediately start photographing the bride. Half a face of makeup is not something the bride or the makeup artist would appreciate, so I usually start by capturing all the details of the room first.
I use my Canon R5 camera and my 28 to 70 lens to do so, shooting completely in natural light. Since getting ready sessions often take place in darker hotel rooms, I tend to go all the way down as low as my aperture can, usually to 2.0, to blur out the background. I also keep my white balance on auto and set the shutter speed to 160th of a second to avoid camera shake and motion blur. My goal is to get a mix of wide, medium, and tight shots, as well as capture the ambiance of the room so that I can tell the story in a cinematic way later.
Once the bride is fully ready and her makeup is complete, I'll then capture close-ups of her makeup, lashes, lips, and hands. When photographing close-ups, it's important to pay attention to the position of the head and the eyes, as it can greatly impact the final result. For instance, if the nose covers the mouth, it's not as flattering as when the nose is separate from the mouth.
To wrap up, I hope this gives you a good idea of how I approach photographing a bridal getting-ready session. Remember, the most important thing is to tell a story, so always keep that in mind when shooting. And don't hesitate to get creative and experiment with different angles, lighting, and compositions to capture those special moments.
