MASTERING GROUP SHOTS
Now that the wedding is over, it’s time to think about post-processing
Discover a more efficient way to capture group shots
I can’t stress how important it is to bring a pre-agreed list of group shots with you on the wedding day. Trying to wing it will only result in added stress.
The bride and groom will likely want to be in most, if not all, of the group shots, so make sure they are positioned at the front and centre of every shot.
Steps are your best friend. If you’re working with a large group and are struggling to see everyone, stagger them up a set of steps.
Utilise the bridesmaids and groomsmen to wrangle up the people for each shot. This will allow you to shoot one group while they gather people for the next.
To make sure that everyone is clearly visible, arrange people in height order, with the tallest people on the back row and small children at the front.
For really large groups gain some height to fit everyone in. A tall stepladder can work in a pinch, but ideally shoot from a first or second-floor window.
Just like any other style of digital photography, capturing the image is only half the battle. You now need to decide how you’re going to edit your photos in a style that not only suits the modern trend, but that will also stand the test of time. This is important as these images will likely be viewed multiple times throughout the lifetime of the married couple. To maintain consistency throughout the collection of images, you’ll also want to create a colour grade that will work across all of the images, so sometimes less is more.
We’re going to show you how to apply a quick but effective colour grade to your RAW images using Photoshop. This soft and dreamy look is perfect for your wedding portraiture and takes just a few minutes to apply within the Camera Raw interface.