PHOTOGRAPHY MADE CRYSTAL CLEAR We demystify the world of wedding photography for you with our glossary of terms Lori Dejong for Unsplash Choosing your wedding photographer is a hugely exciting time, and a task we suggest you prioritise. However, with great power comes great responsibility, so it’s not a decision to take lightly! Remember, your wedding photos will be the one thing (aside from your rings, and your actual marriage) that will last a lifetime. So, this isn’t an area to spare the budget or the time on. If you’ve already started looking, you may well appreciate that the above isn’t as easy as it sounds. Have you encountered an entirely new world that you never knew existed? Have you discovered that wedding photographers speak a different language? Suddenly feeling overwhelmed by choice? Allow us to demystify the whole process for you with our glossary of wedding photography terms. Understanding some of these keywords that photographers use, will help you to form a greater understanding of what’s on offer and what you actually want. AMBIENT LIGHT This refers to the light source for your photography being entirely natural rather than from artificial means such as a flash or studio lights. It can also be a style of photography in itself, as use of ambient light brings a beautiful, natural, romantic atmosphere to the resulting images. Do bear in mind though, that during the winter months this may pose a challenge, but your photographer will know the best times and places to utilise what natural light there is and will recommend the use of other forms of lighting when necessary. Lori Dejong for Unsplash BLACK AND WHITE This sounds simple, and it is! Many photographers will suggest a mix of colour and black and white shots for a timeless, classic effect. Some images just look better in black and white. Most will capture the image in colour in camera and edit in post-production giving you a choice for your final album. COPYRIGHT So, you want to share, share, share your beautiful gallery, but who owns the copyright? Traditionally, it remains with the photographer. However, they’ll likely be more than happy for you to share for personal purposes among your friends and family, but when commercial copyright is required such as use here in our gorgeous magazine or for use in advertising, a completely separate agreement is required. When you discuss your contract with your photographer, always ask them how you have permission to use your images. Mariah Krafft for Unsplash DIGITAL Most photographers will use digital cameras these days, thanks to the benefits the technology brings. Your photographer will be able to review their shot immediately, so they can check they’ve got the perfect one. Plus, it gives you a faster turnaround time, the images are easily shared, and photographers have more creative control. PHOTOGRAPHY 51
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