EHP Training Guide
This is a style guide for shooting different segments of a wedding with EHP. Look through real examples from EHP weddings to understand how to shoot a wedding for EHP.
Getting Ready
When shooting the bride or groom getting ready, you should capture classic moments. While there are many different types of shots, such as the bride putting on her shoes or the groom putting on his tie, some are more important than others. The couple will specify in the consultation meeting which shots they would like most. As the second photographer, you should capture the candid aspects of these moments. For example, a bride might request that her mother zip up the bride’s wedding dress. As the second photographer, you would capture detailed shots of the mother’s hands zipping up the dress or candid shots of the action. The head photographer might ask the mother or the bride to look directly at the camera, while you will be more like a fly on the wall documenting whatever happens. Please view the slideshow to see some examples of the bride or groom getting ready.
Details
The head photographer will give you a time allotment to shoot the detail shots of things like sentimental items, rings, or centerpieces (ect). Depending on the timeline of the wedding, the detail shots may be before the ceremony or the detail shots may be dispersed throughout the day. The most important detail shots are of the rings, the dress, the tables, and any other details the bride mentioned in the consultation meeting. Some detail shots, like the shot of the wedding dress, are not important to some brides. At EHP, we customize each wedding to the couple getting married. Please view the slideshow to see some examples of detail shots.
Portraits
Even though the head photographer will take most of the posed portraits of the family, bridal party, and the bride and groom, you will still be expected to capture candid moments. Feel free to move around during a portrait session to capture real moments while the head photographer orchestrates the poses. Please view the slideshow to see some examples of posed portraits and candid shots during this time.
Ceremony
The ceremony is the most important part of the day because it is the heart of a wedding. The head photographer may request that you station yourself at one location during the ceremony. If the head photographer prefers to move around during the ceremony, please be sure that your shots capture a different angle. The head photographer will also tell you which lens you will shoot with and whether you are capturing close ups or wide angled shots. Please have an empty CF card and charged batteries in your camera when you start shooting the ceremony. Changing out CF cards during an important moment, like the kiss, most likely will result in you missing the shot. Please view the slideshow to see some examples of shots during the ceremony.
Reception
Once the ceremony is over, most of the pressure on you and on the bride and groom depletes. The largest moment of the day is over, and the bride and groom will relax. You will be responsible for capturing candid shots during the reception. You must also capture group shots of every table during the first thirty minutes. This allows the bride to have a photo of everyone who attended. The reception is also when you get to be creative because you have more freedom. Please view the slideshow to see some examples of shots during the reception.