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February 14, 2004 |
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
DIY wedding photography, part II
This week's news |
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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
The art of amateur wedding photography, part II
By James Booth
In part one of this series, I covered preparing your equipment and scouting out the location. In this part of the series I will cover what types of pictures you should take before the ceremony. If you haven't read the previous article, go to http://www.connectedphotographer.com/issues/issue200402/00001220001.html and give it a read. It'll help you understand how taking pictures before the ceremony can make all the difference.
All photos in this article are courtesy of Gary Maiers of Robin Gary Photography in Moline, IL. After twenty years in marketing, Gary opened his own studio, and with his wife JoAnn, has specialized in wedding photography for the last twelve years. Gary left film behind three years ago and has been strictly digital since. His work can be seen at http://www.robingary.net.
[Due to production requirements on our server, all the images provided have been converted to .GIF format, and therefore are not at their optimal viewing quality. Gary's pictures are, in reality, of much higher quality. -- DG]
Know your shot plan
We've now reached the point where you're actually going to be taking photos. First though, as part of your preparation, you should make a list, an outline, or timeline of the photos you want to take. In the same way a movie director builds a storyboard to help her plan the flow of the movie, your rough outline will help you as you're doing your day's shoot.
The shoot will flow much more smoothly if you already know what your next shot will be. This outline should be laid out in groups, such as what poses to use with just the girls and which ones with just the men. It makes it so much easier to transition from one shot to the next and there will be less work on your part in posing the subjects.
There are the "old standards" of wedding photography and I will cover a good bit of them here, but don't be afraid to research other possibilities by looking in wedding and photo magazines. Don't be afraid to use your own inspiration either. In Figure A, Gary used the bride's train as a backdrop.
FIGURE A
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The train of the bride's dress provides a ready backdrop. Click picture for a larger image.
Get creative
If you're any kind of photographer at all then you have some element of creativity. You never know, you may see a setting that gives you an idea, as in Figure B, which takes the bride and groom outdoors.
FIGURE B
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Don't limit yourself to indoor settings. Click picture for a larger image.
There are a lot more sample shots and ideas. Click here to read the rest of the article.
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CONNECTED PHOTOGRAPHER NEWS CENTER
This week's news
Want to get the very latest photography news? The Connected Photographer News Center is updated every day with news of product releases, industry info, tips, techniques, and pointers to great photography resources on the Web. Here's this week's news:
Konica Minolta introduces 8 MP SLR-type camera
The new DiMage A2 is a SLR-type digital camera with an 8 megapixel, 7x optical zoom lens, and anti-shake function.
Adobe extends camera Raw file support
Adobe had added support for a broad range of digital cameras with their new Camera Raw Plug-in for Photoshop CS.
New Kodak Photo Printer 6800
The Photo Printer 6800 is Kodak's new thermal printer that delivers high-quality 5x7 photos in just 20 seconds.
Kodak introduces new professional films
Kodak has introduced two new professional films, Ultra Color, and BW400CN, in addition, an improved version of Portra 800 has been released as well.
Dream in Pictures image editing
Luminous Parrot Technologies has released Dream in Pictures, a digital image editing and management suite.
New Kodak professional digital SLR
Kodak's new Professional DCS Pro SLR/n digital camera offers 14 MP and an ISO range of 6 to 1600.
First memory card to DVD copier
The DVD/CD Digital Photo Copy Station from Aleratec will accept CF, SD, MMC, SM, MS, and MS Pro card formats and burn the information from them directly onto a DVD or CD. The Copy Station is a stand-alone device, but can be connected to a computer via USB.
New Rangefinder-Style Cyber-Shot
The new Sony Cyber-Shot W1 is a 5 megapixel offering with a 3X optical zoom in the $400 range. See this review from Steve's Digicams for more information.
New Cyber-Shot lineup
Sony is offering four new cameras in its Cyber-Shot line all utilizing the same digital image processor but offering a variety of features.
Sony's stand-alone printer
With Sony's new DPP-EX50 PictureStation, users can load and print photos directly from their camera, MS Pro, or CF cards. The dye-sub printer can also connect to a TV for image viewing, or to a PC in the traditional manner via USB.
SanDisk announces "consumable" memory cards
SanDisk is introducing a lower-cost line of memory cards in a move to entice more users to switch from film to digital photography. The new cards will offer a permanent storage solution for digital images.
SanDisk introduces 4 GB card
This press release from SandDisk profiles their new 4 GB CompactFlash memory card. It can hold 2000 high-res images, 1000 digital songs, or 8 hours of video.
Canon's new EOS Elan 7N/7NE
The EOS Elan 7N and 7NE are Canon's new flagship advanced amateur 35mm SLR cameras. This press release from Canon has full details of the two new film cameras.
ColorVision's affordable pricing
Colorvision is offering price reductions of 30% on their color management systems for photography, design, and pre-press professionals.
Canon unveils 24-inch wide-format printer
This press release from Canon covers the release of their new imagePROGRAF W6200 24-inch, wide-format, pigment ink printer.
Delkin expands Efilm Pro line
Delkin has added the SD format to its Efilm Pro line of memory cards, as well expanded the available capacities to include 1 GB and 2 GB cards.
MAGIX announces Photo Cleaning Lab
MAGIX is releasing Photo Cleaning Lab, a software solution for organizing, repairing and preserving digital images. See this press release on Imaging Resources for more information.
Canon's new i80 mobile printer
Canon's new i80 mobile printer, successor to the i70, will offer increased resolution, borderless printing, built-in IrDA port, an optional Bluetooth module and an optional car charger. The i80 is scheduled to be available in mid-February with a list price of $250.00.
Pixology, Texas Instruments collaborate on red-eye
Pixology and Texas Instruments are collaborating on an embedded red-eye solution for digital cameras. Pixology's IRISS and TI's DSP based digital media processing technology will combine to remove red-eye at the moment an image is taken.
8 GB Type II CompactFlash
In this press release, SimpleTech announces their release of an 8 GB CompactFlash card. The new card, that offers a 10 MB/second write speed, will be unveiled this month at the PMA tradeshow in Las Vegas.
Canon PowerShot Pro1
Canon's new top-of-the-line 8 megapixel digital camera is the PowerShot Pro1. It comes with a 28-200 mm L-series lens and provides the highest resolution of any PowerShot camera to date.
Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Canon's new Powershot S1 IS combines digital photos and video into one package. This press release from Canon contains complete details of their new 3.2 megapixel camera.
ImageWare Systems' PDI Studio v2.0
ImageWare Systems announces in this press release that they will unveil version 2 of their PDI Studio at the PMA tradeshow in Las Vegas. PDI Studio is a digital workflow solution for image editing, layout, sales and client management.
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