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As a Northwest Indiana wedding photographer, I make images at many different venues and churches with many different faiths. Today I'm showcasing Catholic wedding ceremonies and specifically those at St. Michael's Church in Schererville. The priests at St. Michael's are very traditional and it's important as a photographer to respect that. I always talk to the officiators to find out their boundaries before I shoot. In a Catholic church this usually means no flash photography and being limited to certain areas of the room at certain times.
St. Michael's Church has very dramatic architecture so I definitely take a lot of wide shots to show this off....
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While my goal is to never be the center of attention at any wedding ceremony, it's especially important at Catholic churches. So what's a photographer to do when he's limited to the outer reaches of the building and still want to capture expressions and emotion? If the wide angle camera is on my right hip, the one with the zoom lens is on my left...
While most of my attention is given to the bride and groom and family, I will capture the priests as well. The outpouring of their faith while delivering a mass to a wedding couple and their guests can be quite captivating...
Part of the tradition at a wedding ceremony at St. Michael's Church is having the bride and groom praying under the Virgin Mary while out of view of the congregation. I'm always grateful to be allowed to capture this special moment...
While Catholic wedding ceremonies can be longer than most, this gives plenty of time for me to capture the wedding photos in a variety of styles and angles. I try to always be aware and ready to focus on the first kiss...
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Keep in mind that after the ceremony, we will only have 30 minutes (if that) to take family formal pictures. It would be best to have all family members aware and to not have a receiving line. While I love to take different, creative and fun group photos, the rules of the church dictate that we keep it simple and traditional.
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No matter what your faith may be, let's discuss how to approach your wedding photography at your church. Chances are I will have already photographed there and will know the rules. Nonetheless, I want to make sure I capture your wedding ceremony in all it's grandeur.
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