photography hints for guests

Before the wedding

• It’s very boring but… spend some time reading the manual and learn at least the basics of how to use the camera.

• Pack a spare camera battery… just in case.

• If you’re using a film camera for the wedding photographs pack more film than you think you will need.

• If you are taking wedding photographs with a digital camera, ensure you have more memory than you think you will need.

On the wedding day

• When taking wedding photographs, have the lens-cap off!

• If you are using a film camera ensure it is correctly loaded with film.

• Take wedding photographs with simple backgrounds.

• Fill the frame with your subject, if in doubt get in closer.

• Try to avoid photographing in harsh, high contrast light.

• Avoid double chins; generally don’t take photographs looking up at people.

• Watch out for big hats that place the face in deep shade.

• Have a spare camera battery, just in case.

• Take some photographs while people are not posing; you may get some very pleasant surprises.

• Take plenty of wedding photographs, the day is unique, forget the expense!

After the wedding

• If you used film get it processed promptly.

• Avoid subjecting film to airport x-ray machines or heat.