How to shoot funeral photography?

For most people, photography is usually an interesting and happy activity. In photography, people do what they like and then share it with the people around them. In fact, at any time, professional photographers will continue the happiest moments in people's lives: family life, important ceremonies and achievement celebrations. But what do you do if someone asks you to take pictures of the funeral?

First, the funeral photos Although the funeral does not seem to be something people deliberately want to remember, it is often inevitable anyway. Many people think it is very important to record the funeral of their loved ones. Although there is no special publicity and explanation for this service in photography, professional photographers can usually accept orders for this kind of photography.

To some extent, the preparation for shooting a funeral is not much different from any other preparation for shooting. However, it is very undesirable to take the funeral as the first photo experience or even the second photo. This type of shooting needs professional equipment and experienced photographers to complete.

Funeral is a very important activity for a person who asks for a photo. However, funeral photos are not discussed like many other types of photography, there are no impurities or personal exhibitions, and there are no such photos on social networks. Therefore, good communication with customers is more important than ever. Remember, the person you deal with may not be able to accurately express what he ultimately wants, and he will naturally feel nervous and depressed.

2. Preparation before taking funeral photos 2. 1. When and where will the funeral be held? If possible, please arrive at the site in advance and get familiar with the venue and lighting;

2.2. Understand the life information of the owner of this funeral;

2.3. Find out which photos are particularly important to customers. For example, someone may want to focus on eulogy, sadness or some religious details;

2.4. Understand the process and details of the ceremony;

On the day of the funeral, put on some black clothes and shoes and wait quietly for the ceremony to begin.

Third, the funeral ceremony When shooting a funeral, the biggest problem is to find the right balance when shooting beautiful photos without interfering with the behavior of the ceremony itself. Make sure you are calm enough to avoid being infected by the sad atmosphere.

The photos you need to take depend on the funeral ceremony. For taking funeral photos, it is very cautious and respectful to take photos of guests. For many people, funeral photos represent different parts of the deceased's life and represent people who will live in their memories forever.

Another important part is the details and process of the shooting ceremony, such as praying for crossing over, thanking the family and so on.

After the funeral, when the ceremony itself is over, let your clients know that you are leaving, and you need to express your condolences again.

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Funeral photography is a reflection of family sadness and memory. It is very important to capture these details accurately.