Within the initial consultation I have with the couple, we discuss the option for traditional portraits. As a result, I make sure to allocate time for this. Lighting is especially important within wedding photography. It can certainly make or break an image. Also, the use of flash photography is quite common. On the other hand, I will always try to avoid the use of flash. Flash photography can produce harsh lighting, and can take away the natural aspect of candid photography. Often, golden hour or slightly overcast conditions are perfect for portraiture. This is because it can produce soft shadows and gentle highlights upon the person’s face. I love to incorporate aspects of the location to produce a compelling portrait. Of course, the main focus is to capture the person. However, the environment can add to the beauty of a natural portrait. Weddings can last the entire day, meaning I can go from capturing early mornings to late at night. The photograph below was captured in a dark room. Therefore, I altered my camera settings and edited the image to black and white. And so, it brought out the emotion and significance of the portrait.