Preparing For 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.

Every profession has the specific equipment associated with it. As a photographer, you need the cameras, the lighting equipment, memory cards, and other small knick knacks. However, having these items is not enough, you need to know how they work. This involves being able to take them apart and fix them if they start to malfunction. Before you go to take the photos, highlight all the possible things that could go wrong with your equipment, and learn the solutions.

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.

This day will be a big deal for the client. You, therefore, cannot afford to show up unprepared. If you have never done this before, then you should start practicing, by asking a friend or a family member to help out. You can set up an area and have them try out different poses, allowing you to play around with various angles.

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.

Try to visit the location of the wedding before the actual day. This way, you will know whether you need any lighting and it will allow you to identify the best locations to take the photos. You should also make a point of getting there a few hours before the wedding starts to see if there are any changes. If the location is popularly used place in Nashville, Tennessee, look it up to see how other people took their photos.

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.

Events like these are normally a flurry of activities and in the midst of this, disasters sometimes happen. You need to know how to stay level-headed, in order to be of assistance. When something goes wrong on your end, you have to know how to handle it quickly, so that it does not interfere with the event.




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