Wedding license preparation at Brooklyn city hall

process

First time shooting at NYC Brooklyn City Hall ? Most new photographer feel panic cause everything move fast. The core idea is not making every photo insanely cinematic. What really matter is

• knowing the workflow
• strong consistency photo style
• filming the real emotion

Make the photo as you are telling a story instead of tourism photo

Arrive early to scout the location

Arrive at least 30 minutes at the scene. Check the following factors

• where is the light coming from
• where is a good position to take photo
• whether the background is clean

Documentary story telling

Arrive

• walking into the city hall
• Open the door
• elevator moment
• Holding 春联

Waiting

• looking paperwork
• sitting together
• holding hand walking and sitting

signing

• siding paperwork
• rings closed up
• hold the pet together
• Tight detail shots

After ceremony

• hugging each other
• spinning around
• talk naturally
• walking up casually

Configuration for camera

Since city hall is using the warm light, so it is crucial to use flashlight

M mode shutter speed 160 aperture f4 auto iso up to 6400 ttl flash light -1 or - 1.7 This create natural light

For half body shot using 70-85mm put the camera slightly below the chest.

For full body shot 50–70mm, let people take up to 60-70 percent of the space

Need to capture

• The building exterior
• Staircases
• Elevators
• Marriage signs
• Crosswalk moments
• Yellow cabs
• Brooklyn Bridge area