How to Photograph a Church Service Without Looking Like a Jerk

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  • Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
  • You only need to shoot a service once to know how easy it is to feel out of place. Finding the balance between getting the perfect shot and not disrupting the service can be tricky, but it’s possible. Let’s talk about how to blend in, communicate the culture of your church, and not look like a jerk doing it.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 33

  • @richmatlock2396
    @richmatlock2396 4 роки тому +7

    I love the last thing as well. Using your gift as a photographer just like you would as a drummer... your camera IS your instrument...and yes as I walk around from one side to the other side of the sanctuary, I'm singing.

  • @lex-labarbera871
    @lex-labarbera871 4 роки тому +10

    I was asked to start photographing services at my church recently.. I didn't do much research on it going in (I've had a very small photography business for a few years, I didn't think this would be much different, LOL)... I've been at this church for 6 years now and I've never felt so uncomfortable! I felt like I was totally invading peoples special times... I'm now doing lots of research before I go back for my second week of church photography & I'm SO GLAD I found this video.. Great tips!!

    • @jesussaldana1973
      @jesussaldana1973 Рік тому +1

      How are you doing now? :)

    • @lex-labarbera871
      @lex-labarbera871 8 місяців тому

      @@jesussaldana1973 much better! I’ve kind of taken breaks occasionally and just been a member but will always get back into it. I don’t feel embarrassed anymore about doing it- I see it as part of my own worship 🥰

  • @KimArt_Education
    @KimArt_Education 4 роки тому +10

    100% agreement guys! Especially the end on worshipping while you work.

  • @FollowChurch
    @FollowChurch 4 роки тому +5

    Worship while you work is a great tip!

  • @rickbiessman6084
    @rickbiessman6084 2 роки тому +1

    I’m going to take photos during an actual service for the very first time this Sunday. Kinda funny it’s taken so long since I’m the most experienced with any kind of camera work at my small church. So I made sure to come back to this video and try and learn as much as I can. A lot of the things you mention are probably easier said than done but I’m sure they’ll be a great help! =) Being invisible and remembering my role is subordinate to what’s going on in a service is a challenge for me. So it’s great to be reminded of these things.
    Thank you guys for what you do. Seriously.

  • @TechyTimM
    @TechyTimM 8 місяців тому

    Very practical, and I appreciate the heart behind keep the "why you're there in the first place" in the forefront.

    • @Blackbar
      @Blackbar  8 місяців тому

      Thanks Techy Tim, so glad you found this information helpful! Hopefully this can help you and your team develop a great system for taking photos at your church!

  • @jmo4347
    @jmo4347 3 роки тому +1

    This is gold. I do Security at my church and sometimes it's hard to photograph at the same time. Great tips here. Please more info on the church photography.

  • @andrewfarmerart
    @andrewfarmerart 4 роки тому +2

    Body shield! I love that, haha. Great Video!

  • @sanhunter1874
    @sanhunter1874 3 роки тому +1

    Love, love, loved the content in this video. Worship while working. Awesome!

  • @adidasjoel17
    @adidasjoel17 3 роки тому +2

    Great video. Lots of good insightful bits of information! Thanks dude 😎

  • @ilenebrown5490
    @ilenebrown5490 6 місяців тому

    So good thank you!

  • @tonylovephotography
    @tonylovephotography 2 роки тому

    Like your videos, do part 2 video with more examples of photos shots it's help clarify ideas of photography in action...be bless 🙌

  • @louisbogere2977
    @louisbogere2977 4 роки тому +1

    Your information is amazing

  • @hudsonross73
    @hudsonross73 3 роки тому +1

    I love this video, thanks so much💪🏼

  • @SamuelFarah
    @SamuelFarah 4 роки тому +2

    Great video, but background music is way too loud. Need subtitles! lol

  • @TheBox620
    @TheBox620 Рік тому

    Awesome reminds and Thank You.

  • @thevirg77
    @thevirg77 Рік тому +1

    Why? Why is this a thing now? I went to a church recently and I was praying and when I opened my eyes I saw a camera right in my face. Made me not want to go back. Why take pictures of people at church?
    Thanks for any info.

  • @sallieturner8771
    @sallieturner8771 Рік тому

    Thank you for the pro tips!

  • @aimedia0210
    @aimedia0210 9 місяців тому

    Amen bro thanks for sharing blessings

  • @anjmorante4164
    @anjmorante4164 2 роки тому

    love this!

  • @fiifiandy8870
    @fiifiandy8870 Рік тому

    I'm using an iphone to shoot and my first week was wack I'm shocked at myself.
    hope this changes everything

  • @SeanMalone925
    @SeanMalone925 3 роки тому

    Great tips!

  • @stevesanchez100
    @stevesanchez100 Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @marcusmccurtis2660
    @marcusmccurtis2660 2 роки тому

    Love it!!!!!!

  • @opareprince1934
    @opareprince1934 Рік тому

    Wow this is very educational
    But then my problem is that, my church is not having a camera so I use an iPhone in taking the photos and this makes its very difficult for in capturing natural poses because I would have to move closer to get that bleary background that the iPhone gives and this happens when the person being capture realizes he or she is being captured
    So then what do I need to do?

  • @3nok
    @3nok 4 роки тому

    Thanks bro

  • @Bushcraft242
    @Bushcraft242 9 місяців тому

    Church photography

  • @mdotbrown71
    @mdotbrown71 4 роки тому +1

    Catching the awkward faces. Lol

  • @antherecalane3591
    @antherecalane3591 3 роки тому

    Are you available for a live interview...pro free? I have a new social media community for church of christ fb page.