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Mel DiGiacomo, a versatile photographer whose background ranges from sports to documentary photography, sits with B&H to discuss his journalistic approach to shooting weddings.
“What I want out of a wedding is real life. I want some kind of truth: whether it’s my truth or their truth.” – Mel DiGiacomo
Check out more of Mel’s Videos:
Lessons From a Veteran Wedding Photographer
Street Photography with Mel DiGiacomo
Visual Literacy: A Conversation with Mel DiGiacomo
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25 responses to “Wedding Photography Tips: Mel DiGiacomo on Photojournalistic Approach”
Real proper genuine intuitive and of real educational purpose very helpful from a real photographer and not just one of YouTubes wannabes
He is absolutely right for the colors. The color is only a effect, like bokeh, dramatic light and others.
Now this is a photographer.
I finally found my style during a wedding shoot. And yes this is it. I don't like capturing the posey posey kinda thing. Candid moments are more natural with a photo journalistic approach. Love this video. Thanks Youtube.
Thank you very much I appreciate your video and I love your philosophy
I like this guy.
Fantastic. I love his quote: 'there are no formulas in life so why should there be any at a wedding! '
This guy is awesome. Cool video, thanks Mel.
i got to answer that phone 🙂
nice vid
I love this guys take on photography , a connection with the subject whether in terms of physical closeness (using wide angle) or an implicit knowledge of how your subjects want to be perceived through their photographs, can definitely give more personality to your shots. Although i am worried to see the falloff of light on the bottom half of some pictures, it seems high speed sync isn't being utilized properly.
I noticed he uses a lot of black and white portraits is that something he likes to be known for?
Hi Mel, just before looking at your video, I was looking at Joe Buissink's work – I prefer yours.
This is a fabulous inspirational wedding photographer video. <3
That guy is awesome!
Thanks
Your description of black and white is brilliant. Very well said. I'd love to have a scotch (or two) with you and talk photography…if you're ever in Seattle….:-) thank you.
Love this. All of those pearls of wisdom can be applied to all areas of photography. Superb advice there, I'll be viewing this video a few times to make sure it sinks in.
Brilliant poignant and inspiring. Thanks for letting us behind the curtain Mel!
Markedly shorter than many B+H videos, but so inspiring and uplifting. Really love his photojournalistic approach to wedding photography. An amazing presenter, too, almost conversational. Great stuff.
WOW, for me the greatest part of this is the ending when you said "we all make mistakes so learn from them and keep making them….". As a new photographer with no formal training and, learning only by reading, watching videos and, then experimenting it can seem overwelming and some times discouraging but, you have given me a boost to keep on. Thanks!
Very nice philosophy you have sir, thanks for passing it on.
That video was 10mins long? felt like just a minute wow!
Some of the shots look like lucky accidents…. no way! You must know what you want to get these shots… put yourself where you need to be and be ready for them. Mastery of this level takes years of desire to be better. Inspired work thank you.
Love this. 🙂 thanks
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