As an experienced wedding photographer in Liverpool and Manchester, I've discovered ghosting to be a major problem that arises on a regular basis. It is caused when light is reflected from either in the lens barrel or elements. - Wedding photographer Manchester
When photographing being married, it can often occur as strong light sources such as huge windows (Often seen in fantastic Tudor style buildings employed for weddings), are a favourite haunt for photographers attempting to make the most out of the surroundings. Liverpool, Merseyside and Manchester are full of venues like this and are regular haunts for me on a daily and weekly basis.
It is often the case that when the camera is pointed towards the subject (Let the bride - located on a medieval seat right in front of the window), the chance of 'Ghosting' will be dramatically increased.
Doing little or nothing about this could potentially destroy what can be a fantastic photograph. However, some simple techniques can solve the situation...
Firstly, good lenses 'Claim' to reduce the risk of ghosting, although I've yet to find one that completely stops this. Secondly, utilizing a good UV filter will also help, but again, these can only 'Help reduce' the risk and it is often the case that shooting directly towards will still result in slight ghosting. Using packages like photo shop can also help, as spending time darkening the situation area will help reduce the negative effect ghosting gives.
The best and simplest way I've discovered is to step sideways away from the window and angle the digital camera till no ghosting is visible. Take a photograph, check it, move further sideways, take another and so on until no ghosting occurs.
Most of the images I take are saved to angles anyway and thus if I move away from 'Straight on' on the window, lets say left, angle the camera to add a funky look to the image and then press the shutter, ghosting is minimized and a cool looking photograph is captured.
When photographing weddings, one of the most important elements is that you don't keep the bride waiting. Photographers that are standing around for too long trying to get the perfect shot will simply cause concern for the bride and cause negative feeling towards you. I find as a photographer what has best to play it safe. That's the reason funky angles are normal place in many of the photographs I take. In the event you as a photographer Really would like the straight on image while watching window, then either obtain the lens, filter and spend some time editing or simply utilize the angled option, thus helping decrease the time in post production. - Wedding photographer Manchester