geoff_hardy Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Hi all,New to this site (great one at that). I have my 1st wedding in a couple of weeks time....are there any "standard one liners" that can be used to get some natural smiles from the wedding party.Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill.akstens Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 "For a small fee, I'm available to photograph the honeymoon." "So...Who's the trouble-maker in this group?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 "God, you people are ugly." They don't have to know that you're serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_taylor____mequon__wi Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I don't know that "standard one-liners" will prompt "natural smiles." Just be pleasant and relaxed, and smile yourself. If you're having a good time, they'll respond. After all, it's a wedding, not a funeral! People will be in a good mood, so capitalize on that. A couple of suggestions for group shots: If there are small children in the picture, be sure to ask all the adults to look at you at all times rather than their trying to get the children to look at the camera. That way, when you do get the kids' attention (whistle, funny noise, scream, whatever) for an instant, you will then have everyone looking at the camera. Also, take each group at least twice, because there will be closed eyes, and expressions change quickly and in subtle ways. You'll want a few images from which to choose the best shot of each group. Have a good time. If you do have to resort to comedy, however, avoid political jokes and ethnic humor. That could ruin a picture and get you punched! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nstock Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 At the end of a difficult set of formals.. "OK, enough practice, Now lets do this with film in the camera..." The natural smiles occur when the subjects throw a chair at the photographer.... and they have good aim. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_gordon_bilson Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 When your customer says " Oh but I take a terrible picture" you smile,and reply "Don't worry - so do I". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_levine Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 When posing a bridal party w/bride & groom.In a truly sincere voice, offer them the following bit of advice:"Remember never go to bed angry at each other, ............stay up and fight"! This breaks up even the most staunch, humorless group of pilgrims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_burns1 Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 "Remember, I also photograph divorces!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdno Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 squicky toys work great for adults...and with kids too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris m., central florida Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Hilarious! Please keep posting your one liners! I need this stuff! Sometimes I get a couple of ex-married folks that need to stand with the bride and groom, like the divorced mom and dad. If they balk or make a face, I usually say: "Gawd, folks! I'm not asking you to kiss each other! Just stand there and look happy for a few seconds!" That usually loosens things up enough to get a smile and they cooperate. I've had a couple of occasions where they realize how silly it is to be angry with each other at the wedding, and they end up chatting as I finish up the pictures. Pretty cool. Never had a chair thrown at me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Thank you for making me laugh so hard! After about 5 hours reading various 'tips' as I prepare for my first one, this page took the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Duck walks into a bar, orders a drink, says "Put it on my bill." Two peanuts ride the New York subway. One of them was assaulted. A priest, a rabbi, and a minister walk into a bar. The bartendar looks at them and says, "Is this some kind of joke?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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