Unique Wedding Photography

Unique can be defined as being radically different, unparalleled or unmatched. In order to create a wedding image that is unlike any other when there are so many photographers on the market requires one to look at what techniques create originality. These include use of lenses, individuality, location and environmental conditions and personalised service. Lenses With camera equipment becoming more advanced and sophisticated, so too can the image produced. While there are many types and brands available some lenses on the market, which can be used in unique photography, can: Widen the horizontal field of view covering an area wider than the eye can see, commonly known as wide-angle lenses. Widen the horizontal view and create an extremely wide, hemispherical image, commonly known as fisheye lenses Extremely exaggerate the field of view creating the image as a wide strip, commonly known as panoramic photography. Zoom in on extremely minute objects and details, commonly known as macro lenses The first three of these lenses can exaggerate scenery or objects creating dramatic and spectacular images of bridal parties and scenery. The final lens can be used to pick up intricate details of flowers, cakes, clothing and rings. Individuality The features that make each wedding unique involve the choices that the bride and groom have decided upon throughout their planning. Consequently, photographing these choices creatively can produce some stunning shots. While the possibilities here are only limited by the photographer's own artistic flair some examples include cars, flowers, shoes, hair, parasols in sunlight, umbrellas in rain, table settings and decorations. Creativity can be achieved through angle manipulation, leading lines, blurring backgrounds, silhouetting, reflecting and framing objects. Looking for such special detail is a true act of professionalism. Location and environmental conditions. The location of a wedding can also be used to create rare images. Beaches, parks, ornate buildings and infrastructure, sandstone features, steps, cityscapes, bridges, old sheds, corrugated iron, rusting fences, seasonal characteristics, railway stations and lines and churches can all be used as stunning backdrops. Similarly many of these can also provide excellent contrasting textures and colour contrasts. While the bride and groom may be disappointed with undesirable weather conditions photographers can use them to dramatise photographs. Big black storm clouds can provide spectacular backgrounds and excellent lighting. Rain puddles can be used as reflective surfaces. Sunsets can provide a romantic setting with favourable lighting. Such photography creates a feeling of being caught up in the moment. Personalised service Unique wedding photography should not just be about the images captured. It should be about the event as a whole. Personalised service should start from the initial contact and continue right through to the delivery of the final product. Packages should be tailored to suit the client with respect to colour choice, type of finish, photo manipulation and enhancement and presentation format. Unique wedding photography is a combination of technical attributes and professionalism. It should be about creating a photojournalistic memory of a very special event.