Capturing portraits is a necessity for all Massachusetts Wedding Photographers. At first this may seem like an easy task. Without the proper knowledge and preparation your portraits will be disappointing. First you need to ask the bride and groom (preferably prior to the wedding) what family groups they would like. Then you need to decide on an appropriate location. Most churches have horrible lighting for portraits. Recommend that all formal portraits are done outside.
For creating natural portraits you will need to learn how to pose your subjects well. The key is not to pose but direct. Move your subjects into position and ask them to just relax. Balance your group shots by placing people evenly around the wedding couple.
To avoid distracting objects in the background vary your viewpoint. If the distraction is still visible then use a longer lens to blur it out. Make sure you are properly prepared prior to the wedding. This will help speed up the portrait sessions.