Despite recent trends in wedding photography towards documentary (or reportage) photography, many wedding clients are still looking for high quality, artistic and imaginative posed bridal portraits and couple shots. Techniques relating to posing and capturing great couple shots is the area in which I get the most requests for training. There isn’t one magic formula…
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When I first started teaching other professionals about the art of wedding photography, I was surprised by underlying concerns about using high ISO settings. I think there are a few explanations for this.
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Wedding photographers have been using video light for a while in the USA and Australia; and it use is gradually becoming more popular the UK. But video light is not always deployed to its maximum potential at weddings. I have taught some photographers who initially viewed video light in the way it is used for videography…
Read Full PostGary will be speaking at the Regional MPA day on 26 April. He will discuss his recent MPA Associateship Award, outline how he achieved it, and his overall approach to the art of wedding photography. The Regional Day is at Rowfant House, Sussex - and places can be booked by contacting johnhallphotography@sky.com
Read Full PostI have been approached by a few photographers recently asking about photographing in low light, and in particular, shooting winter weddings late in the afternoon and evening. The common mistake many photographers make in low light conditions is shooting in Programme Mode with an on-camera flash gun. On a lovely diffused-light summer day, a decent…
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