Pushing Creativity Boundaries in Wedding Photography with Ben Chrisman

#457 In today's episode of the podcast, I chat with Documentary
Wedding Photographer Ben Chrisman who shares his approach to
capturing authentic moments at weddings. He talks about his
transition from newsroom photographer to shooting weddings and
you'll learn to approach photography creatively, understand the
challenges faced during weddings, and forge lifelong
relationships with clients.


THE BIG IDEAS


Creativity comes from knowing what you like and subtracting
what's unnecessary.

Challenging yourself is crucial. Safe shots are important,
but creativity pushes your limits.

Build lifelong relationships with your clients. Understand
and empathize with their challenges.

Push yourself to create photos that you like and find
personal satisfaction in your work.



BEST PRACTICES
Capture Authentic Moments: Focus on real emotions and
personalities, rather than staged photos, to tell a unique and
artistic story of the wedding day.Stay Creative: Challenge yourself
to think outside the box, experiment with different angles,
shadows, silhouettes, and abstract shots to create visually
interesting and extraordinary photos.Understand and Empathize: Be
sensitive to the challenges brides face, and show care and concern
for the couple, especially in tense situations, to build lasting
relationships and create a positive experience.Prioritize Comfort:
When taking portraits, aim to make people feel at ease and forget
the camera’s presence to capture genuine and natural
expressions.Embrace Limitations: Using prime lenses and minimal
gear can enhance creativity by forcing you to focus on what's
important and subtracting the unnecessary.Strive for Personal
Satisfaction: Judge your work based on your own sense of creative
achievement and focus on creating photos that align with your
personal style and preferences.

Resources:
Check out Ben Chrismans Website -
https://www.chrismanstudios.com/
Follow Ben on Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/chrismanstudios/


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