In the Can
Nine Tips to Getting Great Shots for a Service of Worship
Sally Morgenthaler, author, evangelist and professional photographer agreed to lend her expertise by presenting nine tips for creating excellent
photographs. Her latest photographic work, the Signature Collection is available at www.worshiphousemedia.com and www.mediashout.com.
1. Use a short-range zoom lens (28-105mm in 35mm format is great) and get closer than you think you should. Concentrate on the essential
facial features. A tight crop of the face, even missing the top of the head and the neck can be very compelling.
2. Show people in profile and position the shot so that there is a contrasting background present (a dark shadow or deep color on a building).
3. To capture the entire person, use a wide-angle lens setting (28-35mm) and position yourself within four feet of your subject. You want to get
them in their “setting,” a mini-slice of their life. Get down low and look up at them to create a dramatic perspective.
4. Morning and evening light creates warmth and is advantageous for taking photos of older people since the side lighting emphasizes
their unique features.
5. Avoid taking people photos from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. if possible. If you must, move the subject into the shade and use a fill flash.
6. When you use a flash (in shaded areas, for back-lit subjects, or in harsh side light), use it on its lowest setting. The subject will then
appear natural with just enough extra light to illuminate the details.
7. Use an 81-A warming filter when you’re taking photos in overcast light. It removes the cold, blue cast and gives the skin a warm glow.
8. Take pictures of people doing something they love or while involved with another person. Ask them to avoid looking at the camera or
striking a rigid pose. The goal is to capture real life since it is the best representation of who people are naturally, not as we conceive them.
9. Always carry a notepad. Ask subjects for their names and contact information in case you later need their permission to use the photo.
Let them know when and where you may use it, say at your church. Photo evangelism: your subjects will come to church to see their
image and instead see THE image, Jesus.
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