Text and Photography By Terry Sullivan
LookingForward The Wedding Photography Issue
I captured the four images on this page
during an engagement party for my
nephew and his fiancée. To obtain the
shots of the happy couple as well as
my wife, son, daughter, father, brother
and others at the party, I tested out two
lenses—the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and
the FE 85mm F1.4 GM—on the Sony
a7R IV full-frame mirrorless cameras.
For me, these photos reflect some of
the changes taking place in the field of
wedding photography, which happens
to be the theme of our next issue.
One change taking place is how camera
and lens technology continue to improve:
These images were captured without an
external flash because both the image
sensor quality and lens quality on all pro
gear continues to progress. Plus, Sony, like
other manufacturers, includes powerful
on-board image stabilization that lets you
handhold shots at slower shutter speeds.
Add to that the fact that the cameras cap-
ture very impressive video, too.
We’ll explore how this and other new
gear and technology continue to offer
photographers more ways to capture
important wedding moments.
Another aspect we’ll report on is
how the nature of wedding photogra-
phy itself has changed. For instance,
wedding ceremonies continue to evolve
Back in the 1980s or 1990s, I don't
recall attending many engagement par-
ties. But these days, you’ll most likely
have one, and the photographer will be
there shooting photos and video. But
there are other key wedding moments
photographers need to be aware of, as
well. For instance, last spring, The New
York Times ran an article entitled “An
Emotional Photograph Is There for the
Taking,” which described how a “first
look”—or the moment the wedding
couple first sees each other on their
wedding day—is becoming a special
(and nearly essential) part of the wed-
ding day. And it's a moment in which
the only other person present is the
wedding photographer. We’ll look into
other trends in the world of wedding
photography as well as profile the best
wedding photographers in the business.
So stay tuned! DPP
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