Can the Photographer use a flash during the wedding ceremony?
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at
7:13 pm
My fiance and I disagree on this. He thinks the wedding photographer SHOULD be able to use his flash during the wedding ceremony while I think it is tacky and rude. We dont have much time to recreate the ceremony after its over b/c we have very limited time at reception (morning wedding/ afternoon lunch @ Maggianos.. have to be out by 4pm sharp) What is proper etiquette?
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it depends on the venue and if flash photography is even allowed in the church at all.
for the most part–religious ceremonies will not allow flash photograpy during the ceremony. It’s disrespectful and distracting. Some won’t allow any photos w/ or w/o a flash to be made during the ceremony. and some won’t allow cameras in the church at all for any reason. So check with your church.
if cameras are allowed in the church, oftentimes once the ceremony is over, the photographer will stage a few ceremony shots so he/she can use the flash if it’s needed.
Good photographers don’t need a flash,
Depends on your location…at my brothers wedding, flash photography was unacceptable to the church whereas at my church it was, and we are the same religion etc. Etiquette aside, my ceremony pictures are much better then my brothers (same photographer) and my husband & I never even noticed one way or the other because we were lost in the moment.
My pastor and I both agree that the taking pictures during the ceremony is rude and takes away from the moment of my fiance and I joining in a life together, If you have a problem with it you can always just video tape it
Most professional photographers use both.
Usually one photographer stands way back on the isle and uses a tripod with long exposures these can look yellow and soft, they can also use a filter to make the lights above criss cross over you or the long streams of sun coming in.
Then there is an assistant who sometimes gets up in the altar and shoots from the front to get close ups of the ring.
No photographer recreates any thing unless he missed the kiss. Then he will take a close up of you kissing on the altar just to be sure.
It all depends on the lighting of the place.
Talk to your photographer and ask about it, if he/she is any good they will work with you.
I would hope that I would let the photographer decide. he is the one that you HIRED to do HIS job that he went ot school for. let him do what he thinks will get you the pictures you deserve. if you don’t want him to do his job, cancel and get someone to do it your way, but i think i’d stick with the photographer!
About your luck you and your H2B wil have a relative or friend on both sides that brings a camera and flashes away the whole time. It’s a great day, relax and dont’ sweat the small stuff….is a flash gonna flip a switch in your brain and make you say NO when the pastor asks the question? Relax. Let the man do his job!
Tell your photographer to use a prime lens something like a 50mm f/1.4 or 85mm f/1.4, or somewhere like that. If the church, or the location of your ceremony has any light, then the lens will be enough to eliminate the need for a flash. I realize sometimes it is physically impossible to take a shot with out an added flash, but that should be far and few. Now if you are in a dark gothic cathedral, then a flash might be your only resort.
If your photographer doesn’t have a "prime" lens, then maybe you should think about another photographer. It’s something that most professionals will have. Even a non prime lens like a 24-70mm 2.8 should suffice. You may or may not know what I am talking about, but your photographer should. If they have enough experience, tell them to limit all shots with flash, unless he/she is certain that they can’t take it without a flash.
For example, most of the time while in the ceremony there isn’t much movement, a prime lens can capture most things, especially with a high ISO camera. However, things like the first kiss have motion occurring, which he might need to bounce a flash in there to capture the moment. By the way, you shouldn’t notice the flash while kissing him because your eyes should be closed. It would be kind of freaky if they weren’t. (That last part is just a joke)
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I think you need to discuss this with your photographer. A professional photographer will be able to explain the pros and cons and what he/she will be able to do/use in your venue.
Personally I don’t think it’s a big deal to have a professional photographer use a flash at a wedding. Usually they know when and when not to use it. Besides you are not even going to notice whether he does or not, you will be plenty busy with more important things to worry about.
Pick your battles, and this isn’t one of them!