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Aside from composition, lighting is the second most important aspect in obtaining great wedding pictures. Indoor photography can be done anytime because it can be controlled with artificial light. Thus, it's timing is not an issue. Outdoor photography, on the other hand, is best done when the sun is not directly overhead because this will cast harsh shadows in the eyes and wash out high facial features due to several stops of light difference between the light and dark areas. Early morning and late afternoon sunlight work well, and your Indianapolis wedding photographer will face the subjects away from the sun, using either a reflector or powerful fill flash to illuminate the front. Shade and cloudy outdoor light work anytime and your Indianapolis wedding photographers might use a reflector or fill flash to add light. Sunset within 1.5 hours of darkness gives the best outdoor light for wedding photography. Subjects can face nearly into the sunlight (as long as they are not squinting) and still obtain warm skin tones. Within this window of time, there will be one half hour of rapidly fading light. This fading light makes photography challenging, but it is truly some of the best light for creative, fun, and artistic pictures. Try not to schedule formal group images within this last half hour, but rather creative images of just the two of you.I hope this article on The Best Light for Wedding Photography helped with your wedding plans. For more help, click on my Wedding Photography Tips, which includes Bridal Beauty Tips, Groom Grooming Tips, and a sample Wedding Photography Itinerary. CONTACT INFORMATION |