As church photographers, we aim to showcase our church community as genuinely as possible, ultimately leading others to Christ. Though this can seem straightforward, some common mistakes that every church photographer should be aware of make achieving this goal harder. Keep reading as I share common church photography mistakes and explain how to avoid them…
This post contains affiliate links. As a church photographer, capturing beautiful images can be challenging. A good camera can make it easier, but good lenses are significantly more important. There are three primary lenses that a church photographer should have; a wide-angle lens, ranging from 16mm to 35mm; a standard lens, ranging from 35 to…
A key element of church photography is how you edit your photos, and a prominent question you will most certainly face at some point is: should this photo be in black and white? In general, there are four reasons why photographers shoot in black and white; it creates focus on the subject, emphasizes textures, creates…
Photographing your church’s musicians or worship team members is an excellent way to showcase some of your church’s culture. With the right approach and techniques, you can capture the atmosphere of your worship services. In general, there are five keys to photographing church musicians; lighting, composition, post-processing, capturing the right moment and being respectful. The…
As Christians, we are called to spread the gospel to the world. Social media is an asset your church can use to spread the gospel and welcome new faces to your community; photography plays a huge role in both. In general, there are four priorities for photographing church social media images. First, take time to…
Every church photographer wants to convey the joy of The Lord in their photos, but how do we show emotion without coming across as “corporate-ey” and staged? There are three key elements to capturing emotion in church photography. You need to shoot candid photographs, pick the right moments, and use the right focal lengths. The…
With the release of Fujifilm’s X-T5, deals for Fuji’s older cameras are everywhere. This begs the question: what are the differences between Fujifilm’s X-T3 and X-T4? Fujifilm’s X-T4 was released two years after the X-T3. They both feature the 26.1 Megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 APS-C sensor. The X-T4 has sensor-shift IBIS and features the newer…
The adage “rules were made to be broken” rings true with photography; not every rule needs to be followed. That being said, you need to know the rules before breaking them. Composition is an essential skill that can improve your church photography drastically if done correctly. There are several ways to use composition to improve…
Taking photos for your church can be meaningful and emotional; there is always the lingering question; how can I showcase my church family with authenticity? That’s where candid photography comes into play. Candid church photography is when a photographer takes unposed photos at a church service or other event. The goal is to capture the…
Sharing the gospel and showcasing your church’s community can be done in several different ways, and one of the best ways to do both at the same time is through church photography. Church photography is an umbrella term that includes different styles of photography that a church can use. Though almost any photography style can…