Unconventional Wedding Photography Ideas
June 21, 2010 by Elizabeth
Filed under Photography, Weddings
Innovative wedding photography ideas could be of great help if you want your wedding to be unique in its own right. Original and unique photographs of weddings will make couples want to always look back and go through their wedding photos. The pictures produced by innovative wedding photography ideas could make your day even more memorable. Though wedding photographers also have their own creative ideas it still best to discuss your ideas with them. Part of the discussion will be the shooting in black and white, using film photography instead of digital, giving out disposable cameras to friends and family.
One creative idea in wedding photography is to have the wedding photos shot in black and white. Having everything caught in black and white; the engagement pictures, dressing up for the big day, the ceremony itself, group shots and even the reception, would make it more elegant and classical. This would work best if the wedding motif is also black and white so you wouldn’t regret losing the colors. Since black and white photos get rid of all the sudden bursts of color the viewer can focus more on the emotions shown in the picture. It is best to ask the photographer to first shoot in color and then just convert it to black and white during post processing.
Another innovative wedding photography idea is using film photography instead of going digital. Some couples find film photography more romantic and beautiful while some would like to do it the old school way. Photos shot by film cannot be edited so if you want your pictures looking exactly like how they were taken then this is the right way to go. A lot of wedding photographers who are using digital SLRs started with manual SLRs and they usually still keep a few of the film cameras with them. Ask if the photographers still use film photography so you can be sure that you can get what you want.
You can also give disposable cameras to the whole wedding entourage and as them to take pictures all throughout the day. After the reception the wedding party could just drop off the cameras. This will give you various views of your special day. Through the eyes of your maid of honor, your flower girl, and even your parents, you will be able to see your wedding. This will take you through the journey they also took on your special day. To make sure that the special events of the day still have pictures you can suggest this idea to a professional photographer covering the event.
It doesn’t matter what type of wedding photography ideas you have; what matters the most is you are enjoying your special day.
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