A portrait of a bride and groom making their vows with the sun setting over the water in the background, with sand on their feet and the wind blowing their hair can be a stunning hallmark of any wedding album.
A wedding at the beach, however, can have some unpredictability that can create challenges for any wedding photographer. This article looks at three ways in which a wedding photographer can increase his chances of capturing that perfect shot.
First, keep your eye on the tides. Photographers frequently make the mistake of finding the perfect place for the bride and groom. Then, to their dismay on the day of the wedding that spot is three feet under water. This scenario can be avoided by simply checking where the tides will be o the day and time of the wedding.
Second, be prepared with the right equipment. A cover for your lenses is a must. Sand can damage the best of lenses and water can ruin the internal workings of any camera. Also, your subjects might want to get some sand off of their hands and feet. Talcum powder works well for this. Make sure you have some with you in your bag. There is a good possibility that someone may get wet. Bring a towel. You will be the hero of the wedding if someone does get too close to a wave.
Third, make sure you know what time the sun sets! If you are striving to get that perfect shot you need to know what the light is going to be light. Plan with the bride and groom the time when they will be taking portraits.
Beach photography is a unique and rewarding niche within the photography industry. Follow these three tips and you are more likely to get that stunning wedding portrait!
Beach wedding is one of the most popular wedding themes of all time. This is probably because of the serenity and at the same time, the fun and frolic ambiance of the beach scene. Another possible reason is the laid-back nature of holding an occasion near the sea.
- Choose colors that complement the beach scene. Motifs for beach wedding usually complement the beautiful sand, sky, ocean, and foliage around the beach. Options for color themes include white, brown, orange, light blue, and different hues of green.
- Decide on a specific theme. A beach theme is quite general, having a more specific theme can help narrow down choices. For example, tropical beach theme would entail wearing bright and natural colors of green, orange, red, and blue. Having a nautical theme wedding means soft shades of blues. Hawaiian style, meanwhile, suggests wearing of Hawaiian patterned shirts of bright orange and green colors.
- Pick a material for the attire. Your choices on fabric include cotton, silk, linen, and seersucker. Cotton is great because it does not trap heat and moisture into the attire, which can be useful especially when you are near a humid area like in a beach.
Silk is also a good option because of its elegance. However, many people stay away from this choice because moisture and perspiration salts can stain the fabric. Linen, another great natural material, is a popular option for beach attires because it gives comfort and ease to whoever wears it. Not only that, its fibers are strong, lustrous and free flowing.
