Shari Barnes Photography

Next up…the ring shots!  Another favorite part of shooting the details.  Technically, ring shots are one of the harder details to capture.  Most of the time, we, as photographers, don’t get the opportunity to take these images before the ceremony.  It usually happens sometime during the reception, at night, in a room lit with flashing colored lights from the DJ…not so ideal.  In those cases you really have to make do with your surroundings, and get super creative!  Even in a good lighting situation, there is always the challenge to be more and more creative.  The end result can be some pretty fun and stunning images.

These were all shot using a macro lens.  Macro lenses allow you to get super close up and hone in on the details.  Being that close up doesn’t leave much room for error, so it helps to have a tripod and some good lighting…which, as I said, can be a challenge.  Most of the time I don’t use a tripod, so part of MY challenge is to hold really still, or find a sturdy surface to rest the camera on.  As for the light…well, I’m gonna let you try to figure out how it’s done.  I’m not givin’ out trade secrets!!

Enjoy!

Next up, Part 3 of Weddings:  My Favorite Things

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Shari