Wedding Portraits - Classical Lighting and Posing Techniques
In this video series, wedding photographer David Ziser goes over the standard poses and lighting setups for wedding portrait photography.
Release Date: 2008-12-04
Lessons
Introduction
<p>David goes over what he will cover and explains the basic full-face view</p>
Duration: 3 mins 9 seconds
Two-Thirds View
<p>The general specs of the standard two-thirds setup and some pointers on what to avoid when taking this shot</p>
Duration: 6 mins 20 seconds
Two-Thirds to Profile
<p>Correcting the two-thirds view and setting up the profile</p>
Duration: 2 mins 59 seconds
Profile View
<p>How to set up the profile view and what not to do</p>
Duration: 5 mins 11 seconds
Posing the Body
<p>David shares some of his tricks for posing the subject such as placing the front foot forward, hiding the hands behind the bouquet, and more</p>
Duration: 3 mins 28 seconds
Butterfly Lighting Pattern
<p>The first of five classical lighting patterns for the face of the subject</p>
Duration: 2 mins 16 seconds
Loop Lighting Pattern
<p>Moving the light around the subject to the far side of the nose to achieve this pattern</p>
Duration: 2 mins 17 seconds
Rembrandt Lighting Pattern
<p>The nose shadow and the cheek shadow combine to form this pattern</p>
Duration: 1 mins 59 seconds
Split Lighting Pattern
<p>Illuminating one half of the face</p>
Duration: 0 mins 44 seconds
Rim Lighting Pattern
<p>An accent light that adds some extra light to an image</p>
Duration: 2 mins 5 seconds
Review of the Lighting Patterns
<p>Using a video light, David recreates all of the lighting patterns he previously covered</p>
Duration: 2 mins 0 seconds
Broad Lighting
<p>This is an extra technique that covers the face in a broad light pattern</p>
Duration: 1 mins 40 seconds
Putting It Together
<p>Using the lighting patterns along with the profile views to create great photographs</p>
Duration: 4 mins 38 seconds
Window Lighting
<p>When working with a window light source, remember to pose the subject to the light</p>
Duration: 3 mins 15 seconds
Loop Lighting with Profile View
<p>Shooting a profile shot with the window lighting from a distance using a longer lens</p>
Duration: 1 mins 55 seconds
Shooting the Groom
<p>Looking for the loop lighting pattern and moving the groom around for some different shots</p>
Duration: 2 mins 11 seconds
Vantage Point
<p>Positioning at an elevated view to open up the location behind the bride and groom</p>
Duration: 1 mins 1 seconds
Posing the Bride and Groom
<p>Going through the setup and pose of a standard bride and groom shot</p>
Duration: 4 mins 30 seconds
Home Location
<p>Some ideas for photos taken at the home of the bride</p>
Duration: 10 mins 52 seconds
The Groom
<p>Shooting the groom at the home location</p>
Duration: 5 mins 52 seconds
Explore the Pose
<p>After a new setup, make sure to explore different variations within that setup</p>
Duration: 3 mins 33 seconds
Using the Surroundings
<p>Looking for elements on the walls that can enhance the picture</p>
Duration: 5 mins 21 seconds
Lines, Lines, Lines
<p>Posing the groom in well-defined positions</p>
Duration: 5 mins 30 seconds
Hollywood Lighting Technique
<p>Creating a small cone of light to isolate one area of the subject</p>
Duration: 4 mins 11 seconds
Light Settings
<p>Choosing the right light settings in order to pick up the colors of an interior shoot</p>
Duration: 3 mins 1 seconds
Three-Quarter Portrait
<p>Shooting a three-quarter portrait in the bedroom</p>
Duration: 3 mins 19 seconds
Moving Back Outside
<p>Moving the bride and groom to the back pool area of the house</p>
Duration: 2 mins 39 seconds
Archways
<p>Using the archway of the architecture to frame the bride in the shot</p>
Duration: 4 mins 56 seconds
Flash Outside
<p>Working with the ISO and Flash when shooting outside</p>
Duration: 2 mins 10 seconds
Summary
<p>David shares some final thoughts about the setups that he covered in this series</p>
Duration: 3 mins 46 seconds