I would like to present five must-have shots for every wedding. There are hundreds of wonderful moments happening on a wedding day. The following are just a selection from my favorites.
This image captures the passion between Lia and Christian. The wedding took place at A Private Estate in Germantown, NY. Immediately after the wedding ceremony they had a private moment enjoying a glass wine and having the opportunity to express their feelings. I knew that by maintaining distance from them and using a 200mm f2 lens I would be able to capture wonderful moments. I love the way they touch each other. Their facial expression shows their romantic love.
Another important must have image is the reaction of the parents during the couple’s first dance. This wedding took place at the Full Moon resort in Big Indian, NY. During the first dance I move around the couple from a distance trying to capture reactions of the immediate family. This is one of my favorite images as it shows the father’s relationship with the mother of the groom. He embraces her warmly and offers a napkin to wipe gently her tears.
Another must have shot is the bride’s reaction during the exchange of the vows. This wedding took place at the Interlaken Inn in Lakeville, CT. There are many ways to capture such a scene. Some photographers prefer to be close the couple under the chuppah using a 50mm 1.2 lens. At this particular moment I try to be as unobtrusive as possible. My favorite lens for such moments is the Canon 200mm f/2. I love the way it renders the subject and its artistic bokeh.
A fourth must have shot is an authentic moment between the mother and the bride. This image is one of my favorites as it depicts the character of the bride and the relationship with her mother. Before the ceremony I spend thirty to sixty minutes in the bridal suite with the intention to capture such genuine moments. I used a 85mm 1.4 lens which is my preferred focal length for such moments.
Last but not least, another must have shot is the groom’s reaction during the first look. This Jewish wedding’s location was at the Pierre Hotel in NYC. Each groom reacts in a different way. I always try to maintain a distance and let the couple express their feelings without feeling the presence of the photographer. I prefer to use a Canon 200mm f/2 lens to isolate the subject and achieve a special artistic rendering.
These five must-have shots for every wedding are highly important and every photographer should make every effort not to miss them. The photographer’s skills and empathy will determine the artistic capturing of the image.
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