Having watched many tutorials like this one, I have a question - what's the idea behind having so much background and head-space above the people in the images? I've seen this in portraits, couples, stage and candid images - lots of negative space with whatever is in the background and the heads of the people more or less in the center of the frame? It's so much sometimes that the frame cuts out legs in favour of trees, chandeliers, etc? I'm sure there are valid reasons for that, I'm just not sure what they are? Cheers! Awesome video, mate! Subscribed 🤙
So glad that you made this bts video of first looks and portraits, images are looking great! 🤩 Im going to shoot my first weddings this summer and im super nervous about it. Im confident with my camera and my skills, but still its just so big day for them and there isnt any redos. 😅 Any tips by any chance?
Happy you found it helpful. I’ve got lots of tips but mostly just being aware of the timing for everything. Follow the 30/30/30 rule for family, wedding party, and bride and groom portraits. Have a few signature “safe” poses to go through that are must haves. Be prepared for a fast paced day and just be ready to adapt to something not going exactly according to plan. Shoot me a dm on IG if you have any specific questions. Good luck!
Hm this is more about the photos than the moment. Do you have any tips for first look photography where you sont intervene at all? Or is it simply too high risk to miss the shots then?
After I initially instruct them what to do I don't intervene at all once the bride turns around. I only step in after that when the couple lets me know they're ready to move on. Hope that helps.
The sun was in and out bud. Crazy, right? We had more than one take and not every frame is usable. Sorry it wasn’t at the exact moment for one on-screen frame. I’m such a fraud.
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Having watched many tutorials like this one, I have a question - what's the idea behind having so much background and head-space above the people in the images? I've seen this in portraits, couples, stage and candid images - lots of negative space with whatever is in the background and the heads of the people more or less in the center of the frame? It's so much sometimes that the frame cuts out legs in favour of trees, chandeliers, etc?
I'm sure there are valid reasons for that, I'm just not sure what they are?
Cheers! Awesome video, mate! Subscribed 🤙
Looks amazing, Steve! Really cool to see the process 👏
Thank you - happy you found it helpful!
I’ve noticed you use the belt clip to hold your camera. Is it peak design and how do you like it? Have you had any problems with it ?
So glad that you made this bts video of first looks and portraits, images are looking great! 🤩 Im going to shoot my first weddings this summer and im super nervous about it. Im confident with my camera and my skills, but still its just so big day for them and there isnt any redos. 😅 Any tips by any chance?
Happy you found it helpful. I’ve got lots of tips but mostly just being aware of the timing for everything. Follow the 30/30/30 rule for family, wedding party, and bride and groom portraits. Have a few signature “safe” poses to go through that are must haves. Be prepared for a fast paced day and just be ready to adapt to something not going exactly according to plan. Shoot me a dm on IG if you have any specific questions. Good luck!
nice work man
Thanks bro 👊🏼
Very good
Hm this is more about the photos than the moment. Do you have any tips for first look photography where you sont intervene at all? Or is it simply too high risk to miss the shots then?
After I initially instruct them what to do I don't intervene at all once the bride turns around. I only step in after that when the couple lets me know they're ready to move on. Hope that helps.
Is first look before or after the wedding ceremony?
Usually 2-3 hours before. We use the time after to capture all the wedding party and immediate family photos.
Gear specs
50mm 1.2 GM is my workhorse. Used for every frame in this video.
@@SteveMichalak Thank you for responding.
I like how fraudulent the image at 10:42 is. Amazing how the sun was shining in the picture but not in the video.
The sun was in and out bud. Crazy, right? We had more than one take and not every frame is usable. Sorry it wasn’t at the exact moment for one on-screen frame. I’m such a fraud.
@@SteveMichalakkind of defeats the purpose of showing how something’s done if you show a photo that wasn’t taken during the BTS. Stay sassy big boy.
@@kkfaerber don't make me blush