Wedding Photography Tips: From a Celebrants Perspective
’m one of those fortunate people who have been on both sides of the camera when it comes to weddings - as an amateur photographer, as an amateur groom, and as a professional officiant (in my case, clergy).
Putting on my clergy hat (yeah, sometimes the hats look more than a bit strange), I’d like to make some suggestions about how one’s shooting of the wedding can be a whole lot smoother.
First… I realize that you may not have much time… but it’s a really good idea to talk with the officiant before the wedding. Realize that - in churches, at least - the officiant has the final say about what can and cannot happen in the service. Introduce yourself. Find out what their rules are for photography and/or videography. If you can make this phone call or get this visit in before the wedding or the rehearsal, even better. This gives you the chance to explore the space, the lighting… and what photos the officiant will allow. It also gives you the opportunity to explore the possibility of… well… getting the officiant to expand what they will allow.
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