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Have you been asked to be one of the many photographers in a wedding but are not confident that you will do a good job? Even if you are an amateur in wedding photography, you too can take professional looking wedding pictures and prove your mettle if you can follow these basic hints.

Wedding photographs can be a very candid affair. Taking solely formal photos of the ceremony can be rather boring so do be on your toes and watch out for charming photo ops such as the miniscule flower girl struggling with her heavy flower basket and the bride?s mother adjusting her daughter?s hair. Keep your camera switched on and hang it around your neck. Be ready to capture all sorts of varying emotions including the joy, the tears, laughter and embraces on film. You can also make full use of dim light and create romantic images of the silhouetted happy couple.

Above all, it is vital for you to exude exemplary camera manners by not being a nuisance during the wedding ceremony. Capturing perfect shots is important but do think of the distraction you would be causing should you let your bright flash dampen the event. Switch off your flash and no one will stop you from taking great photographs!