Using Aperture Controls,

This function will basically control how much of the picture in your viewfinder, will be in focus. So this means a high Aperture and everything will be in focus, a  low aperture would then allow you to highlight a particular subject within the viewfinder. This is ensure the foreground is in focus, while the background remains fuzzy. If in doubt your DSLR camera will probably have a manual setting with the options P, S, A and M. The A option controls the aperture, a useful override for the average user.

High Aperture,

Low Aperture,

Composition; Landscape, if your looking for your landscape shots to be more dramatic, here’s my tip. It’s the rule of thirds. Break your photo into 3 parts in your mind. So this would mean, 1/3 or 2/3 of the photo should make up the sky or the foreground, thus depending where your focus is. The biggest mistake when the amateur photographer shoots landscape, they put the horizon at exactly half of the photo, which doesn’t have much affect.   

Always try to shoot in soft light;

The best time to shoot is NOT in full daylight, this causes overexposure and can create unwanted shadows, the best time to shoot with your digital SLR would be at dusk or dawn. If you have to shoot during the day, keep your composition to the side of the subject, avoiding the sun directly behind or in front of you. Good luck and enjoy using your SLR Digital!

Kilkea Castle is the ideal wedding location for any couple or wedding photographer in county kildare. Rich with history, adventure and romance. Kilkea castle is the oldest standing Castle  in Ireland dating back to 1180. In 1414 the local O’ Moores and the O’ Dempsey clans were defeated in the battle at Kilkea by the Lord Justice Kildare. The Castle was rebuilt in 1426 and was restored in 1849. The lucky couple Ciara and Ger enjoyed borrowing this lovely hotel for the day, they made my work a joy on the day. A beautiful castle surrounded by family and friends, what more can you ask for…

The Early Years

Wedding photography dates back to the 1840′s. At first wedding photography was commonly done in the studio, and the photographer did not actually appear at the wedding. Most of the images were produced in  black & white until around 1950′s, even though colour came into production in the 20th century most wedding photographers found colour to be  unreliable.

After The War

After the war there was an influx on weddings when the soldiers came home to see their loved ones. Wedding photography then started to move from out of the studios and into the wedding event locations themselves, and from this a more informal style started to appear.

Technology

Cameras were becoming smaller and so the process of taking pictures became easier, thanks to the advancement of film and processing technologies, the wedding photographers business was expanding into a full blown industry. By the early 1970′s the only style of wedding photography was the style of beautiful poses either in the studio or on location eventually led to the style of wedding photojournalism, where the photographer captures the story of the day before, during and after the wedding. This is the style of wedding photography that we commonly know of today. The rise of wedding photojournalism has also contributed to the documentation of weddings in a less formal way.

Traditional wedding photography – Sometimes know as the “timeless style”

It started with traditional wedding photography. This is known as the formal type, which involves shooting posed pictures of you, your family and the party. Some disadvantages here are that the wedding photographer has alot to do on the day with directing the party and guests, which can be time consuming.

Reportage or Photojournalism Photography – This a very popular style as it allows the wedding to unfold without to much interfering from the photographer. Rather than posing for the photographs, as explained in the traditional style, the photographer works around you. This allows for more spontaneous images.

The last few years have seen another style emerge.

Contemporary Wedding Photography – As the name implies, this is a very modern way of taking pictures, where the photographs are more fashionable.

Hopefully this can help you choose the right photographer for you and have a better understanding on the different phrases used.

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