It's easy with video cameras but a little tricky with still cameras only because of the speed and unpredictable flight of the butterflies. The best bet for still shots is to have the people releasing butterflies stand fairly close together. The photographer should be ready for a wide-angle shot at a fast speed. Some of the butterflies will fly away and some will land on bouquets or other flowers that may be nearby. After all, they are a little hungry and the flowers provide their nectar. If you want good photos before the ceremony begins, try this: Spray or dab a small amount of sugar water on the flowers of your bouquet or other flowers you'd like in the picture. Take one (or more) of your butterflies directly from the refrigerator in which they are being stored and gently place them on the flowers. They will be numb but the warmer air will slowly wake them up. They'll spread their wings while on the flowers to soak up the warmth of the sun, allowing a great photo opportunity. The sugar water will entice them to stay there. They will sip it as nourishment.

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