Choosing a camera brand can be daunting because you have to commit to one camera system and lens lineup as you build your kit. When it comes to church photography, there are a lot of factors to consider when selecting the best brand for you. The best camera brands for church photography are Canon, Sony,…
Whether or not to create a portfolio is something every creative will consider at some point. Before you make that decision, you first need to understand what exactly a portfolio is. A photographer’s portfolio is a collection of work highlighting their ability, serving as a visual resume for potential clients and employers. It exists to…
Have you ever seen a portrait photo where the background is nice and blurry? That was most definitely a decision the photographer made intentionally, but that brings up the question, why? Photographers use blur in their images to control the viewer’s focus. A blurry background is often used to draw the viewer’s focus to the…
Storytelling is an ancient art form that is innate to all of us. The ability to tell and understand stories is a driving factor behind the emotional response. Storytelling is a powerful tool that can drive emotion when used strategically. To tell stories using photography one should shoot candid photos, shoot from various perspectives, and…
The term “portrait” gets used a lot in the photography world, but what does it mean? How does it apply to your church? Portrait photography is about capturing the personality, emotions, and story of a person or group of people in an image. In church photography, this can be used to display your church’s overall…
Taking photos of a church service gives you the chance to showcase your church community but it does come with its challenges. What does your timeline look like? What should you photograph and when? Though every church service looks different, there are key moments in every service to take stunning photos. An example timeline for…
This post contains affiliate links. One of the best ways a photographer can serve their church is to take photos for sermon slides. Now, this may seem straightforward, but taking photos for sermon slides requires insight into how to give impactful presentations. There are three keys to taking photos for impactful sermon slides; composition, shooting…
Using a digital camera is an excellent way to level up your church photography, but it can be daunting because of the sheer amount of settings it has. Essential settings for church service photography include; ISO, aperture, shutter speed, bracketing, focus modes, and white balance. Mastering these settings will allow you to take stunning shots…
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…