Top 7 Tips For Photographing Your Wedding With A GoPro

Wedding photography is a huge industry, but it can be hard to find a photographer who can capture your unique style. If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional wedding photography, consider using a GoPro camera to capture your big day. There are many factors to consider when choosing a camera for your wedding photography. The GoPro is an excellent choice for those that want to capture their wedding uniquely. 

GoPros have an extremely wide field of view, which means that if you pan them in one direction, you'll be able to capture the action from all sides. This can be especially useful when photographing a wedding ceremony or reception, where you'll likely want to get shots of both the bride and groom as well as their guests.

Here are the top three tips for photographing your wedding with a GoPro.

●    Keep It Simple!

If you’re just starting out, the beauty of using a GoPro is that there’s no need to set up any complicated lighting or backgrounds. Just pick up your camera and shoot away!

●    Get A Drone

Drones are a great way to get some unique footage and capture the big picture of your wedding day. They're also a lot of fun to fly, so you can even get in on the action yourself! You can find some great drones for under $200 that are perfect for wedding photography - just make sure they're FAA-approved and safe to use near people. 

●    Try Out An Underwater Camera Housing

If you know someone who dives (or if you do), ask them about using their waterproof camera housing during the ceremony. You'll be able to get some amazing shots of people underwater, whether they're walking down the aisle or swimming around in the pool with their goggles on! Just make sure you test it out beforehand so you know exactly how it works - there's nothing worse than getting into the water with a new gadget only to find out it doesn't work properly or doesn't fit your camera correctly. 

●    Get Creative With Angles

GoPros are small enough to fit in your pocket and can be used as handheld cameras or mounted on tripods and other objects. This means that you have lots of options for getting unique angles – try using a selfie stick to get above the action or using a chest mount to capture close-up shots from the perspective of the couple.

●    Practice Panning Shots Before The Big Day

When shooting at high speed, you need to make sure that your subject is in focus before you actually take the shot. If you're unfamiliar with panning shots, practice them before the big day so that you know what to expect from your GoPro when shooting at high speeds. Panning shots are also great for capturing motion blur behind your subject as they walk or ride through a scene.

●    Use A Tripod Or Selfie Stick

If you want to get the best footage possible, use a tripod or selfie stick to keep the camera steady while you're recording. If you don't have one on hand, try setting it on top of something that won't move around as much (like a table) or at least hold onto something sturdy like a tree branch or railing, so it doesn't move too much when someone bumps into it.

●    Shoot In 4K Resolution

GoPro's cameras can shoot video in several different resolutions — from 1080p all the way up to 4K. Most newer models come with 4K resolution built-in, so make sure you're using that option when recording your wedding video! The higher resolution will help to capture every detail clearly on camera, no matter how far away from the action is or how fast something moves (like dancing).

Conclusion

If you love the idea of using a GoPro camera to take all of your wedding photos, you can. But while the small form factor and smaller price tag are definitely appealing, there is more to taking great photos than meets the eye. The tips above should help you get started on the right foot, whether it's your first time out with a GoPro or if you're an experienced user who wants to expand their capabilities.