Lights or no lights?
The following clip features Isel & Russ's first dance. Their wedding took place at the historic Flint Hill mansion in Norcross, just north of Atlanta. (My favorite part is when Russ starts singing to his new wife.)
I screen this particular clip for clients when we discuss whether or not we should use an on-camera light during the reception. We prefer not to use a light during the first dance to preserve the moment for the couple. In a dimly-lit reception hall, this may result in footage that is darker than the rest of the video.
In the above clip, the photographer decided his flash wasn't giving him the pics he wanted, so he set up a light on a stand and lit up the dance floor about halfway through the song. When you watch the clip you'll easily notice which shots have the light and which ones don't. However, almost every client we've talked to prefers to have darker footage of the first dance instead of having a light blasting in their faces. For those who want the light, we're happy to oblige them. :o)
For the remainder of the reception, we use our best judgment as to whether or not the situation requires an on-camera light. The next clip is from Jill and Josh's wedding, which took place at the Piedmont Room at Park Tavern in Atlanta:
The venue was completely dark by 8pm, so I had no choice but to use a light for most of the footage. I feel the light contributed to the "dance club" atmosphere at this reception.
There's no easy answer for the lighting issue as every venue is different. We like to be as "invisible" as we possibly can while documenting your wedding day, but sometimes a little light is necessary to get a good image. So we arrive at the venue with plenty of lights and batteries and are ready for any situation.
We're offering promotional pricing for weddings booked by January 31st. Please call us at 678.908.6205 or email us at info@prettygirlweddings.com for a complete list of prices.
I screen this particular clip for clients when we discuss whether or not we should use an on-camera light during the reception. We prefer not to use a light during the first dance to preserve the moment for the couple. In a dimly-lit reception hall, this may result in footage that is darker than the rest of the video.
In the above clip, the photographer decided his flash wasn't giving him the pics he wanted, so he set up a light on a stand and lit up the dance floor about halfway through the song. When you watch the clip you'll easily notice which shots have the light and which ones don't. However, almost every client we've talked to prefers to have darker footage of the first dance instead of having a light blasting in their faces. For those who want the light, we're happy to oblige them. :o)
For the remainder of the reception, we use our best judgment as to whether or not the situation requires an on-camera light. The next clip is from Jill and Josh's wedding, which took place at the Piedmont Room at Park Tavern in Atlanta:
The venue was completely dark by 8pm, so I had no choice but to use a light for most of the footage. I feel the light contributed to the "dance club" atmosphere at this reception.
There's no easy answer for the lighting issue as every venue is different. We like to be as "invisible" as we possibly can while documenting your wedding day, but sometimes a little light is necessary to get a good image. So we arrive at the venue with plenty of lights and batteries and are ready for any situation.
We're offering promotional pricing for weddings booked by January 31st. Please call us at 678.908.6205 or email us at info@prettygirlweddings.com for a complete list of prices.
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