Cornish Maine Wedding Photographer // The Importance Of Knowing Lighting For Your Wedding
I've had the opportunity to capture many beautiful moments at weddings. Being a wedding photographer, I must have the skill and knowledge to be able to shoot in any lighting situation. Because, literally my job depends upon it. Over the years I have become quite proficient in using off camera flash to light any situation. Can you imagine if I walked into a dark barn for the first dance and had no knowledge of light? It would be a disaster. I need to not just light every situation but I need to make it look beautiful.
Firstly, off camera flash allows for more control over the lighting than ambient lighting alone. With ambient lighting, you are at the mercy of the venue's lighting setup, which can often be harsh or unflattering. Off camera flash, on the other hand, allows you to create the perfect lighting scenario for each shot. You can adjust the position, angle, and power of the flash to highlight the subjects and create a soft, flattering light.
Secondly, off camera flash is especially useful during the first dances, which often take place in dimly lit areas. With ambient lighting alone, you risk capturing blurry and grainy photographs due to the low light conditions. Off camera flash allows you to maintain a consistent exposure and freeze the motion, resulting in sharp and clear photographs.
Lastly, (and my favorite) off camera flash can add an artistic touch to your photographs. You can use it to create dramatic shadows and highlights, or to add a warm or cool tone to the images. It allows you to create unique and memorable photographs that stand out from the rest. I often use off camera flash to make special portraits for my couples once the sun goes down. I often use it to rim light my subjects while they dance at the reception. Or I just simply use off camera flash to make the cake cutting look like it didn’t happen in the darkest corner of the venue, which for some reason it always is.
In conclusion, off camera flash is an essential tool for any wedding photographer looking to capture beautiful and memorable photographs of the wedding reception, special formal pictures and first dances. It allows for greater control over the lighting, maintains a consistent exposure, and adds an artistic touch to your images. If you're planning a wedding, be sure to hire a photographer who uses off camera flash to ensure that your memories are captured in the best possible light.
