Tips for Wedding Photography in Winter

Tips for Wedding Photography in Winter - In these recession times, a lot of and more couples decide on a winter wedding due to discounts in costs and bigger availability during this less popular season. I knew the appointed photographer for that wedding would need some seriously sensible luck to provide a satisfactory wedding album. So what should a photographer do to create sure the elements won't reduce the quality of his or her wedding photos? Here are some helpful Tips for wedding photography in winter:


  • Lighting: natural light in the winter is hard to get and limited to only few hours. If you have to take photos outdoors, schedule it in the morning when light is the best. It is best to take outdoor wedding photo in natural light with a reflector and a tripod. If you use a flashgun, make sure to use a diffuser to soften the light. Off camera flash is better than on camera flash.
Tips for Wedding Photography in Winter
  • Dress warm: do I need to say why? Many brides may be happy to endure the freezing temperature and pose in only a wedding dress for that perfect shot of a life time. However if the photographer is feeling cold, he/she will naturally rush through everything to get back to the warm venue. So make sure to wrap yourself in many layers against the elements and stay calm through the shooting session. Advise the bride and groom that they bring a coat to keep themselves warm in between shots.
  • Shadow: be aware of the winter sun if there is one. Do not shoot towards the sun or position your subject in the sun because it can cast harsh, long shadows that can distract the viewer from the subject.
Tips for Wedding Photography in Winter

  • Colours: take advantage of the clean white backdrop that you will not get in other times of the year and pop out any objects of bright colours, such as the bride's bouquet or bridemaids' dresses.
Tips for Wedding Photography in Winter
  • Go Black & White: if you want to include winter landscapes in your photos, the stark and bleak view usually looks better in black and white than in colour. Positioning your subject against an endless, cloudless sky and clean white backdrop can create atmospheric, high-key shots.
Tips for Wedding Photography in Winter

Thats all tips for wedding photography in winter from me, hope these tips may assist you get through a freezing wedding shooting session and achieve satisfactory results. good luck along with your photo session!

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