Saturday 5 April 2014

Wedding Cinema & Wedding Photography

What is Wedding Cinema

Video photography as applied to a wedding event is popularly known as wedding cinema. With the mechanical and electronic devices and applications now available in the market it is possible to see the vide films on wide screen television screen. Several people in the form of a group can see and enjoy the wedding cinematography video at the same time. Stated alternatively it is cinema as applied and related to a wedding.

What is Wedding Photography

Wedding Photography is the photography of all events relating to a wedding. It starts from events before the wedding as well as all the wedding functions. Wedding photography can be either still photography or wedding cinematography.

Wedding Cinematography

Cinematography means making films and movies. It encompasses shooting films and going through to its development. When this concept is applied to a wedding event it becomes ‘wedding cinematic video’. The various different terms that we hear viz movies, films and videos are used interchangeably. Wedding cinematography is gaining widespread popularity.  It would be difficult to imagine a wedding without wedding cinematography. Amateur wedding cinematography is no substitute for professional wedding cinema.

The need for Wedding Cinema

If a wedding event is captured on film it will vividly bring back the memories of yesteryears. Whenever there is a family gathering at home the playing of such videos will make the guests indulge in nostalgia and their appreciation of the same will be a source of joy for you.

 Wedding photography

The wedding photographer must be armed with spares.  He must carry at all times an emergency kit consisting of spare camera, different lenses and spare batteries etc.  At odd times and on odd days it may not be possible to look for replacement at short notice. It is unforgivable to run out of a needed spare in case of a mishap. The wedding photographer must build up a complete inventory that is to say his tools of trade.  The wedding photographer should have a sociable and likable personality because that way he will be allowed access to the vintage and vantage points for his work. The wedding photographer has to try and make friends with the bride and groom and their family members by name if possible, for seamless interaction. Another important point is to have a settled contract to avoid subsequent misunderstandings and /or complaints.

Wedding Photographers                                                      

The wedding photographer must have a keen eye for aesthetics.  He must possess vision and creativity so that his output distinguishes him from all others. Also he must be patient and cool minded so that he gets along well with everyone.  He must be well versed with what it takes facets of photography such as landscape and portraiture. The best wedding photographer will know the perfect use of lighting, sound and all other related equipment used in photography.  He also should know how to assemble a group so best group photograph can be taken. The best wedding photographer should be fair and honest in his business dealings. His output will testify to his credentials.

Famous Photographers                                                                              

Some of the all time great photographers of all time include such names as:
            Ansel Adams (Famous for landscapes)
            Robert Capa (Famous for war time photos)
Dorothea Lange (Her picture of a migrant mother and Japanese interment caps are masterpieces and memorable)
Brian Duffy (Famous for fashion photographers)
            Brassai (Famous for photographs of ordinary people)


This presentation is a brief synopsis of this vast subject. It is therefore not exhaustive, rather is designed only to serve as something of interest to a beginner.
Famous Photographers

Some of the all time great photographers of all time include such names as:
            Ansel Adams (Famous for landscapes)
            Robert Capa (Famous for war time photos)
Dorothea Lange (Her picture of a migrant mother and Japanese interment caps are masterpieces and memorable)
Brian Duffy (Famous for fashion photographers)
            Brassai (Famous for photographs of ordinary people)

The Best Wedding Photographers of the world

Following is a brief list of the best wedding photographer’s of the world. Details can be had from their website at addresses given against each name. Sample photographs can also be seen on each website.

Jonas Peterson                   Visit Jason Peterson’s website

Ben Chrisman                     Visit Ben Chrisman’s website

Chris+Lynn                         Visit Cgris+Lynn website

Mark                                   Visit Mark’s website

Jason Groupp                      Visit Jason’s website

Mark Kitty+Craig Fritz         Visit Kitty+Fritz website

Sean and Melaine                Visit Sean and Melaine’s website

This presentation is a brief coverage of this subject. This is just introductory material for the beginner.

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