How often do you hear the phrase, “photography is all about lighting?”
Probably a lot, right?
And rightfully so...lighting is a crucial element of any photograph, whether the photo is of a person, a building, a plant, an animal, and so on.
The difficulty with lighting, though, is when you either have little or no control over it and when you’re in a high-stress shooting situation.
Both of those difficulties certainly apply to wedding photography!
But, just because it’s a difficult shooting situation doesn’t mean that you can’t do yourself some favors in the lighting department the next time you shoot a wedding.
From bouncing the light from a speedlight off of another surface to placing backlights just so to create a stunning, dynamic photo, there’s a lot to think about and consider as you plan your wedding photo shoots.
In this video, wedding photographer Ryan Brenizer gives us some critical tips for improving the lighting for wedding photography. Follow along as he offers detailed instructions that should result in more interesting photos that are sure to impress your clients!
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