For Brides: A Lighting Plan

Like many photographers, I love natural light. And when you put me in a dimly lit cathedral, I get a little uneasy. While beautiful, the lighting conditions are less than ideal — no window light, no low white ceilings to bounce the flash off of and multiple light sources with which to contend. This is where my off camera lighting set up comes into play. In just a few minutes, I’m able to create my own beautiful, clean studio lighting on the spot! In the examples below, the off camera lighting eliminated the purple color casts that were otherwise appearing and saved me from having to point my flash directly at the couple while shooting, which doesn’t create the most flattering light.

If you’re planning a wedding, be sure to discuss all of the locations you’ll visit on your wedding day with your photographer so that they can create a lighting plan for those that don’t include natural light.