Suggestions please for Marriage Vow Renewal photos - PhotoCamel

beyondphotos2 · 10-13-2008

I have been asked to take photos for a couple from my church. They are going to renew/repeat their wedding vows on Dec. 19th. What photos would you take of this event? I've never done this before and I really don't like doing weddings (I've only done one so far and have another beach wedding for next March). Would this be done the same as weddings? Any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for sharing.

littlegal · 10-13-2008

Hi Beyond,
Yes, same as a wedding. They are likely even more into each other now, so this is a great opportunity.

Not4wood · 10-13-2008

I would also think it would be the same situations. Just remember to ask the Priest/Minister who ever is Officiating where/when/and if you could use Flash or stand during the Ceremony as a just in case. You probably want to shoot Natural Light anyway but need the Flash for walking down the Isle if there gonna do this.

If you've only done one Wedding, I would look at the very nice rules to go by that have been published here by our Local Experts. Keeping this in mind will make your job an awful lot easier and will try and help you relieve the pressure of the moment.

beyondphotos2 · 10-13-2008

Thanks littlegal, I'm taking this as an opportunity to get more "enthused" about wedding photography. I do a lot of photos for our church events, so I am getting lots of practice "inside the church". And we have a beautiful new sanctuary too!

beyondphotos2 · 10-13-2008

Thanks Mark. I've been reading and studying up on all the info I can find here and other places about wedding photography. Trying to learn all I can.

Not4wood · 10-13-2008

Now I can't believe I almost forgot this one important point.

Look in the Weddings Directory here for ideas for posing and lighting techniques. These current Professional Photographers do an absolutely wonderful job and they deserve all the respect that we try and give them.

On top of them, the only one other expert that I can recommend you do a search for on the net is for thee Grand Artist when it comes to Wedding Photography, Monte Zucker.

Here is one of the many sites that are available on the net: Monte Zucker: Portrait and Wedding Photography Teacher

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beyondphotos2 Llama Location: Mississippi Posts: 657 CamelKarma: 1716 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Suggestions please for Marriage Vow Renewal photos I have been asked to take photos for a couple from my church. They are going to renew/repeat their wedding vows on Dec. 19th. What photos would you take of this event? I've never done this before and I really don't like doing weddings (I've only done one so far and have another beach wedding for next March). Would this be done the same as weddings? Any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for sharing. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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littlegal Bactrian Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,850 CamelKarma: 5987 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Suggestions please for Marriage Vow Renewal photos Hi Beyond, Yes, same as a wedding. They are likely even more into each other now, so this is a great opportunity.
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Not4wood Bactrian Location: back home from UK, in New York City Posts: 1,984 CamelKarma: 2556 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Suggestions please for Marriage Vow Renewal photos I would also think it would be the same situations. Just remember to ask the Priest/Minister who ever is Officiating where/when/and if you could use Flash or stand during the Ceremony as a just in case. You probably want to shoot Natural Light anyway but need the Flash for walking down the Isle if there gonna do this. If you've only done one Wedding, I would look at the very nice rules to go by that have been published here by our Local Experts. Keeping this in mind will make your job an awful lot easier and will try and help you relieve the pressure of the moment.
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10-13-2008	#4 (permalink)
beyondphotos2 Llama Location: Mississippi Posts: 657 CamelKarma: 1716 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Suggestions please for Marriage Vow Renewal photos Thanks littlegal, I'm taking this as an opportunity to get more "enthused" about wedding photography. I do a lot of photos for our church events, so I am getting lots of practice "inside the church". And we have a beautiful new sanctuary too!

10-13-2008	#5 (permalink)
beyondphotos2 Llama Location: Mississippi Posts: 657 CamelKarma: 1716 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Suggestions please for Marriage Vow Renewal photos Thanks Mark. I've been reading and studying up on all the info I can find here and other places about wedding photography. Trying to learn all I can.

10-13-2008	#6 (permalink)
Not4wood Bactrian Location: back home from UK, in New York City Posts: 1,984 CamelKarma: 2556 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Suggestions please for Marriage Vow Renewal photos Now I can't believe I almost forgot this one important point. Look in the Weddings Directory here for ideas for posing and lighting techniques. These current Professional Photographers do an absolutely wonderful job and they deserve all the respect that we try and give them. On top of them, the only one other expert that I can recommend you do a search for on the net is for thee Grand Artist when it comes to Wedding Photography, Monte Zucker. Here is one of the many sites that are available on the net: Monte Zucker: Portrait and Wedding Photography Teacher __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
	__________________ Mark G Not4wood My Flickr Portfolio: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30920268@N06/show/ PE5, new Upgrade to CS4, Canon SD450, Nikon D80 w/Kit 18-135, Nikkor 70-300 VR f:4.5, Nikkor 60mm f:2.8 Macro HP Photosmart 7360, Old Vivitar 283, Nikon SB900, Manfrotto Tripod 055XB w/Manfrotto 486 RC2 Ball Head

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