Question Asked: 2/08/2017
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
Answered by: 6 Experts
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Prevention is always better than cure. I have never known any of my queensland brides in the last 10 years get sun burnt during the ceremony however i have seen sun burnt bridesmaids at weddings ( already sunburnt).
Makeup artist should be using foundation with a high SPF factor
The Venue avoid direct sun but if you are wearing sunscreen you should be protected for the length of the average celebrant ceremony
If you are particulary prone to sunburn give the job of holding a parasol and sunscreen topup to one of the bridal party.
Yes in post production the redness can be reduced using filters and Photoshop but this is very time consuming and some photographers may want to charge for the extra time. Also, Photoshop doesn't prevent that sunburnt pain the next day so be aware of the sun and maybe have a ceremony that starts later in the day ( avoid midday). We carry umbrellas in our kit and will avoid the midday sun
I can not speak for all photographers but at Holly Jade Photography we use a redness reducing filter during post processing to ensure perfect skin tone across all photos.
I have done several weddings when it has ben 40 degrees and more and it has been incredibly hot. We have large white umbrellas for our bridal party to use to stay out of the sun as much as possible. It is also helpful to give the group a break in between the photo session, especially if it is quite hot. If you think it may be an issue for you, be sure to have a good talk to your makeup artist and wear some great sunscreen. We also have room for the bridal party to store their phones, wallets, lippy and in this case, sunscreen so it is always on hand.
If despite all of this you end up looking a bit redder than you may have wanted, it is a case of some clever editing to soften the red and let the bridal glow show. :-)
First up I would chat you your make up artist about this. Secondly in the 16 years of shooting weddings across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula I have never noticed one of my brides get sunburnt. What you could do however if you are concerened is chat to the venue and celebrant about organising a large unbrella like you have as part of an outdoor setting. For photography you are far better being in the shade. Sunshine is a wedding photographers night mare. Direct sunlight will cast nasty shadows, make couples and guests squint and generally show up all those character lines ( yes Wrinkles ). During the signing also direct sunshine off the white table and certificate can be hard on the eyes. Many photographers will also find it hard to read the image settings on the rear camera screen. I use a small eye piece from the US which gets around this. Hope this has helped you a little and thats the benefit of shooting weddings for a long time... is KNOWLEDGE.
I normally carry a full makeup kit for those type of touch ups: I insist that i get a sample amount on the day from your makup lady and we touch up throughout the day. No big deal really. xx jen
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In Australia we are lucky to have beautiful beaches, so perfect for romantic weddings. If you are planning an outdoor wedding, especially on the beach, I always recommend to discuss sunscreen options with your makeup artist. Many foundations also have high SPF factors.
And remember that professional photographers have a few tricks up their sleeve and can retouch your wedding images to reduce any redness ;)