Photo from a Van Elk & Co. wedding shot before the beginning of the pandemic.
One of my articles about COVID safety for wedding photographers was published on Petapixel! The article was originally published on my podcast blog, Wedding Hangover, but that’s not as impressive as Petapixel. Click through to one of those articles to read more. Here’s a sample of the article though:
“It’s Okay to Say No.”
This is great advice for any time. Your safety is important. If your client asks you to do something that is unsafe or just feels unsafe, remember to say no.
“Use Longer Lenses”
If you normally shoot with a 35mm, consider switching it up for a 50mm. If you normally shoot with a 50mm, consider using an 85mm. This will help you stay distant because you’ll be forced to take a few steps back in order to compose similar shots to what you usually shoot. Plus, you might like the compression of a longer lens. This could change the way you shoot entirely in the long run, but in the short run, it’s about distance and safety.
I typically shoot with a 50mm for portraits. For recent engagement shoots, I’ve been using an 85mm and it’s been great.
Make sure you click through to Petapixel or Wedding Hangover to read more (links at the top of the article). The pandemic is ongoing and COVID is still a problem. These tips can help you stay safe. Remember to get vaccinated if you can. This article was written before there was a vaccine, so that’s not one of the tips, but that’s the best thing you can do to stay safe.
