The best photography advice are things you can do over and over, at nearly any shoot you’re doing. The truth about photography is that once you’re in the profession, you realize that it’s enormously repetitive. You need very fast ways to bring creativity and uniqueness to your images on a daily basis. Essentially, a bag of tricks.
As I go through some images from a few recent wedding shoots, I’m reminded of a few things I do often that are quick, easy-to-implement and have immediate effects on the quality of my shots:
Over The Shoulder
Simply put, an over-the-shoulder shot works very hard; providing isolation and intimacy while also feeling unique and cinematic. When we see a shot over the shoulder, we often subconsciously assume the role of the person in the foreground. There’s something gratifying about it. As though we are watching ourselves watching the scene. It’s a very strong and powerful technique, but so easy to do.
