Wedding photography has become an important part of the wedding experience. The photographer should try to capture the essence of the ceremony as well as the scenery of the ceremony itself. The wedding photographer should be skilled in many different aspects of photography, and his or her photographic skills should be able to add a wonderful unique quality to your wedding day.

The photographer should be aware of the details that are not visible to the naked eye but are essential to the overall flow of the wedding. For example, the photographer should know what lighting conditions to use at the ceremony. The photographer should be aware of when to use different forms of lighting for the best results. The photographer should be aware of the lighting of the ceremony and should be able to know which lights will work best for various elements. Of course, a photographer can't just setup their own lighting, so they must use natural light to the best of their abilities.

At the beginning of the wedding ceremony, many photographers make their mark on the ceremony by talking with the bride, groom and the guests. It's this social aspect that is very important, since a good photographer can make everybody feel relaxed. The more relaxed everybody is, the more natural they will appear in the photographs.

Wedding photography is heavily influenced by the attire worn by the participants, the decorations, and the decor at the ceremony. Therefore, a good wedding photographer will have to judge the TYPE of wedding before deciding on his or her strategy to produce the best photographs. For example, if the wedding is very formal, then it's going to be jarring if the photographer tries to treat it as an informal occasion. Conversely, a smaller more informal wedding should allow the photogapher more freedom to create both formal and informal photographs. The photographer must adhere to the "rules" of the wedding in that respect.

When the bride and groom feel comfortable with each other, then the wedding is a success. If the bride or groom look anxious, then the photographer will need to take steps to make the experience a more relaxing one. The photographer should sense how nervous the bride and groom are, and help them feel more at ease. You can see already that being a wedding photographer has many social aspects to it!

The photographer should also be aware of what the couple want in terms of photography. The photographer should be adept at using several different techniques to create the images that the couple wants. The photographer should be able to work with the couple to create the most elegant photo album possible.

Wedding photographs create a historical record of the wedding. For this reason, many couples spend a lot of time selecting the photographs that they want to use on their wedding albums.