Wedding Portraits – Classical Lighting and Posing Techniques By David Ziser
In this video series, wedding photographer David Ziser goes over the standard poses and lighting setups for wedding portrait photography.
Introduction (03:09)
David goes over what he will cover and explains the basic full-face view
Two-Thirds View (06:20)
The general specs of the standard two-thirds setup and some pointers on what to avoid when taking this shot
Two-Thirds to Profile (02:59)
Correcting the two-thirds view and setting up the profile
Profile View (05:11)
How to set up the profile view and what not to do
Posing the Body (03:28)
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
Butterfly Lighting Pattern (02:16)
The first of five classical lighting patterns for the face of the subject
Loop Lighting Pattern (02:17)
Moving the light around the subject to the far side of the nose to achieve this pattern
Rembrandt Lighting Pattern (01:59)
The nose shadow and the cheek shadow combine to form this pattern
Split Lighting Pattern (00:44)
Illuminating one half of the face
Rim Lighting Pattern (02:05)
An accent light that adds some extra light to an image
Review of the Lighting Patterns (02:00)
Using a video light, David recreates all of the lighting patterns he previously covered
Broad Lighting (01:40)
This is an extra technique that covers the face in a broad light pattern
Putting It Together (04:38)
Using the lighting patterns along with the profile views to create great photographs
Window Lighting (03:15)
When working with a window light source, remember to pose the subject to the light
Loop Lighting with Profile View (01:55)
Shooting a profile shot with the window lighting from a distance using a longer lens
Shooting the Groom (02:11)
Looking for the loop lighting pattern and moving the groom around for some different shots
Vantage Point (01:01)
Positioning at an elevated view to open up the location behind the bride and groom
Posing the Bride and Groom (04:30)
Going through the setup and pose of a standard bride and groom shot
Home Location (10:52)
Some ideas for photos taken at the home of the bride
The Groom (05:52)
Shooting the groom at the home location
Explore the Pose (03:33)
After a new setup, make sure to explore different variations within that setup
Using the Surroundings (05:21)
Looking for elements on the walls that can enhance the picture
Lines, Lines, Lines (05:30)
Posing the groom in well-defined positions
Hollywood Lighting Technique (04:11)
Creating a small cone of light to isolate one area of the subject
Light Settings (03:01)
Choosing the right light settings in order to pick up the colors of an interior shoot
Three-Quarter Portrait (03:19)
Shooting a three-quarter portrait in the bedroom
Moving Back Outside (02:39)
Moving the bride and groom to the back pool area of the house
Archways (04:56)
Using the archway of the architecture to frame the bride in the shot
Flash Outside (02:10)
Working with the ISO and Flash when shooting outside
Summary (03:46)
David shares some final thoughts about the setups that he covered in this series
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