THE PHOTOGRAPHER
The key to beautiful ceremony photos is to choose your start time carefully,
says the team at Milque Photography. “To get the best out of the natural
lighting conditions, ideally avoid the harsh midday sun, approximately
between 12 noon and two o’clock, as it falls directly from above. This
creates nose and eye socket shadows and darkness, which often leads to
having to use fill flash. It isn’t as flattering but still acceptable if this is
the only time option.” They recommend early morning or late sun as it is
softer, warmer and more ambient, offering even light on subjects.
Positioning of your ceremony space is also important as it gives your
photographer the best opportunity to capture images of your vows,
without distracting shadows. “Make sure to organise the orientation of the
ceremony so it is not around any mottled shadows projected from trees. If
you are having it under a big tree, make sure the tree projects even, block
shadowing below.”