Tips For Amateurs Practicing Nashville Wedding Photography

By Martha Parker


When you decide to try your hand at photography, you may not exactly know what to expect. If you plan to just take photos of your friends then you may not see the need of developing your skills. However, if you plan to practice Nashville wedding photography, there are some mistakes you will be better off not making. To avoid being caught in these situations here is a list of some of the basic things you have to do before the big day.

If you want to take professional photos, you need more than just a fancy camera. You will need to know how that fancy camera works, and what to do in case it starts to malfunction. This will make you efficient and confident.

When you are meeting with the couple be bold and assertive, but be very careful not to come off as rude, or arrogant. Carry your portfolio with you to show the work you have been doing, and for them to see your level of experience. Although you might want the exposure or even need the money, do not take on a project that you are not sure you can handle.

Preparation is the best gift you can give yourself, and the couple on this day. This involves the small things, like making sure you do not leave the house without your charger or confirming that you have packed the artificial lighting. In order to perfect your skills, start practicing. For this event, you can get your friends to step in as the bride and groom, which will allow you to take some experimental shots of them.

Part of the preparation will involve coming up with a list of the shots you need to take. During this process, you should involve the couple in order to get their opinions and include their ideas. You might also need to get an extra person to coordinate, and help you arrange the party for the photos. This will be a lot easier if it is someone the couple knows well.

You cannot claim to be ready for this kind of project until you scout the specific locations in Nashville, Tennessee. Start by looking them up online, and then make an actual visit to the place. It will be a lot better if you go to the venue at the same time the wedding will be held. This way, if it is at noon, you will know how the lighting will be. You can also take a few practice shots here, which might come in handy in the future.

Before the actual wedding, try to work with a professional photographer. This will allow you to practice what you need to do, and will give you hands-on experience. It will also allow you to develop your skills and expose you to ideas, which you can use for your shoot.

Weddings can be tricky affairs and with the possibility of sudden outbursts, or broken high heels it is difficult to be completely ready for everything. However, you have to know how to deal with these situations quickly and in good fashion. This will require having a sharp mind and the ability to improvise quickly in order to save the situation.




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