The mark of an excellent wedding photographer is their ability to create unique and beautiful shots. Not all photographers can accomplish this and yet it does not have to be difficult to do. One-way to get some very special wedding shots is to focus on the smaller details of the wedding that make the most impressive of shots happen.

For example, by just focusing on some of the smallest yet most significant items of the wedding day, you will easily be able to get excellent shots your wedding party will cherish. An idea for Those Close up Shots shooting the smaller details is a great way to get the best overall shots for the wedding. There is no rule that says that the bride and the groom have to be in every shot that is taken. In fact, some of the very best shots are those that do not require either of them to be shown in the photos.
Consider these ideas, for example.

Photograph rings. The rings are one of the most prized possessions and most significant. Dazzle your couple by taking a shot of them at the wedding alter from behind. Get the backs of the heads of the guests and the long aisle in front of them. This is an easy way to get an interesting shot during the ceremony.  Change up the angles of the shots. Although many wedding photographers limit the number and type of lenses they use, do not make this mistake. Rather, invest the time in changing up the lenses, and do include a wide lens.  Get down low. Instead of taking a shot of the couple from a normal level, get down low and take the shot. This creates a beautiful image, especially when you get the lighting right.  Get up high. Get a ladder and take shows from up high. Imagine taking a wedding shot from the top of the balcony in the church, down onto the couple with the guests in view. It could be a stunning product.  Make the couple laugh, catch them holding hands or just talking quietly. These are all shots that show real life feelings and provide the best look at the wedding day itself. They can be magical, in fact. As a wedding photographer, you want to provide your clients with all of the formal shots they need, but you also will benefit from offering them unique shots that they may love. You can never be too creative, especially if you are using digital film with plenty of options to select from. Changing things up also helps you to flex your skills and show off your talent.

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Rainy wedding pictures

Every bride dreams of a perfect wedding day, where the sun is shining and birds are singing but if you live in Rochester, it’s not always like that.  Don’t let the weather conditions ruin the wedding day.  Besides, photos in the rain end up looking more unique and equally beautiful if it was a sunny day.

Black-and-white shots of a couple kissing under one umbrella with delicate raindrops creating puddles at their feet are very romantic. If a couple is planning a wedding in Upstate, N.Y. with an outside ceremony, you need to accept the possibility to embrace the rain! Honestly, some of my favorite images have been taken in the rain.

While Rochester wedding photographers will never push a couple to do something that may leave your dress a bit wet, but our staff is totally up for creating incredible photos in the rain if the bride and groom are. Hey, it’s your wedding day, make the most of it and have fun! Have an alternate spot for photos. If it’s pouring cats and dogs, thundering, lightning and in general not safe to go outside for photos, have an alternate inside location. This is something our office staff can help the bride and groom plan before the wedding.
Rochester wedding photographer’s can create incredible portraits in not-so-amazing-looking locations if the couple up for the challenge. The key is to have a place that has excellent natural lighting. A lot of times hotels and reception areas have great windows and clean backgrounds, any place can work if we’ve got some windows or doors. Buy umbrellas if it’s only drizzling or raining lightly, nothing could be cuter than some matching umbrellas and rain boots with your bridesmaids’ dresses.

Be creative and have fun! Bring a pair of flip-flops so you don’t mess up your pretty shoes. Some of our favorite portraits have been taken in the rain.