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A COMPARISON OF GREAT VS POOR PHOTOGRAPHY

This page demonstrates the difference between great photography and poor photography. By studying these examples, a more educated approach for choosing a qualified photographer can be taken. We put forth the extra effort in posing and lighting so that you will have "great" wedding memories!

Proper Use Of Outdoor Light - The photo on the left was taken using natural sunlight. The photo on the right had the addition of electronic flash to lighten the shadows on the girl's face which shows off her true beauty!

Proper Use Of Indoor Light - The photo on the left was taken using too fast a shutter speed. The electronic flash from the camera is the only thing that is lighting the bridal party. The photo on the right was taken with the same electronic flash, however, a longer shutter speed allowed the available light within the building to bring out the background. This created a pleasing, more natural looking portrait.

3-Dimensional Lighting - The photo on the left was lit by a single flash on the camera. The photo on the right utilized the same flash on camera, however, a second flash positioned to one side of the camera brought out more detail in the frosting. The extra flash gave the cake a more 3-dimensional appearance. Also, the second flash softened the dark shadow on the wall behind the cake.

Creative Posing - The photo on the left is a "firing squad" style pose which lacks creativity. The men have their hands in front of their crotch in what we call "the fig leaf" pose. The photo on the right is more relaxed with the men standing casually.

Going The Extra Mile - The photo on the left shows the wedding cake as it was set-up with the gift table behind it. With the photo on the right, we positioned our portrait background behind the cake to eliminate the distracting gift table and direct the viewer's attention to the cake.