Earlier this summer I was able to photograph a Catholic wedding in Detroit. The wedding Mass was held at St Hedwig. In order to capture all the beauty the church offered, I decided to use remote cameras as I was the only photographer for the day.
What is a remote camera?
Before we get into the images, let’s briefly understand what a remote camera is and how it works. A remote camera allows a photographer to photograph the same scene from different angles all at once. The photographer is able to use a trigger/receiver devices and can trigger the remote camera in various ways. Although remote cameras are not typical seen in wedding photography, they are widely used in sports photography.
Putting the remote camera to use
Now that we know what a remote camera is, lets see what added benefit it can bring to couples during their wedding day.
The set up for the remote camera
I arrived early to get a lay of the land and look for potential spots to set up the remote camera. Once I identified the areas I was going to use it, I began setting up my equipment. In this wedding, I used Pocket Wizard Plus III and their cable for the Nikon Z6 II.
Location #1
The first spot was going to be up on the balcony as the bride was walked down the aile by her father. Typically I would only be able to photograph the bride and FOB head on, but the remote allowed me to capture them from above and behind, highlighting the church and the bride’s walk to meet her soon-to-be husband.
Photographer’s Perspective
Remote Camera Perspective
Location #2
The second location I will share with you today is during the Consecration. I wanted to capture this sacred moment with the bride and groom, while also incorporating as much of the church as possible.
Photographer’s Perspective
Remote Camera Perspective
