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A Crash Course In Wedding Photography

Learn The Art of Wedding Photography
Rating: 4.7 out of 54.7 (190 ratings)
2,494 students
Created by Photofonz Media
Last updated 9/2018
English
English [Auto]
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • have the knowledge, ability and confidence to start photographing weddings. Serious students should also be able to start to produce images that can set them apart from their competition, giving them the opportunity to not only book more weddings but start to make a good income as they progress.

Requirements

  • Before taking this course students need to know about the basics of photography and how to use their equipment. They should know or learn how f stops and shutter speed affects the photographs they take along with knowledge in other camera controls such as using and setting the ISO, etc. Students taking this course need the proper equipment before they can go out and start photographing a wedding. A good DSLR or Mirrorless camera is recommended, along with a lens or two and a flash unit. Other equipment include the necessary camera bags, tripod, etc. I cover all the equipment I use and have certain recommendations and things that can help you not only do a great job but make it more enjoyable. It is also essential to have a good up to date computer, monitor and software such as Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom or ACDSee.

Description

LATEST: Course Update - September 2018

        All right! So you're a pretty good photographer. You're friends, family and relatives tell you so. You're asked to cover many family functions and possibly may be asked to do some of their portraits. 

        You've even wanted to give wedding photography a go and thought about it for some time but didn't know where to start. Well, fear not! 

        With the proper training and knowledge, you have a great opportunity for being able to make a pretty good income in doing what you love to do. With this course, I'll take you step by step from the beginning stages. 

        You'll learn not only about the equipment that is important but how to get the most from the equipment you are using. You'll also learn to see and use light as I show you what to look for. 

        You'll also get a behind the scenes look as I discuss and show you how we document the wedding story. Then by adding the necessary beautiful classic portraits along with a touch of romance and adventure, the wedding story becomes complete. The result is a collection of beautiful images that now need to be showcased and I'll show you how. 

        With over 12 hours of instruction, here's some of what is covered: 

        1. Camera Bodies, Lenses, Flash Units, & More - Learn about some of the camera bodies I have used and use today for wedding photography along with some current recommendations. 

        2. Understanding Lens Speed & Focal Length - Learn how the characteristics of the lens affect your photographs and use it to your advantage. 

        3. The Lens - Final thoughts - What if you were on a tight budget and are limited to lens choices, what would they be? Here I discuss several lenses that I recommend for wedding photography and show the type of images they produce. 

        4. Making The Most From On-Camera Flash - In this segment, you'll learn the many uses of on-camera flash along with the many accessories that can help you get the most from your flash. 

        5. The Double Light Advantage - See the different ways a second light can be used to add not only impact but dimension to your images. 

        6. Other Must-Have Accessories - Here we take a look at some camera accessories and learn how they can make your photographic life so much easier while getting great results. 

        7. Getting Creative With Shutter Speed - Learn how shutter speed can affect your images and what you can do to minimize or eliminate blur caused by camera shake. You'll also learn about the effects that can be achieved when ambient light is mixed with flash. We also take a look at getting creative with rear curtain sync. 

        8. The Wedding Story Documentary - Here I talk about the documentary style of wedding photography and its importance. However, by adding two additional styles, the wedding story now becomes complete and adds a touch of elegance & romance. 

        9. Pre-Ceremony Photographs -  15 different lectures show how to cover a rehearsal dinner, pre-ceremony photos of the bride, the groom, processional and detail photos. The many emotional sides of the wedding processional continue with images and discussion. I also point out the advantage of using a zoom lens to capture a wide focal length range. No need to change lenses here. 

        10. Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies -  Here I discuss many different ceremony photographs you may have the opportunity to photograph. We also talk about tough lighting situations and the many photo possibilities as the bride & groom prepare to walk out after the ceremony. As we look at outdoor weddings, I point out how to look for light to your advantage. Also discussed and shown, is the importance of using a lens that can take you from a wide focal length to telephoto in a second. 

        11. Altar Return Photographs - More on altar return photos as I discuss lighting and the use of proper natural posing, making the altar return photos fun, yet done in a timeless classical style. 

        12. Outdoor Portraits After Wedding - In this segment I show and explain how you can get some of the most beautiful photographs of their wedding day, their outdoor wedding portraits. 

        13. Finding The Light - Here I show the first thing I do when I enter an outdoor location, what to look for and make the best of the light that is available. 

        14. On-Location Portraits After Wedding - When doing wedding portraits on-location, there are many things that you can do to help you possibly get award winning images for the bride & groom. In part 1, I discuss the equipment I use, what to look for and even talk about and show you how a little adjustment in posing can make the difference between a good photograph and a great one. 

        15. Photographing The Reception -  I talk about how receptions can vary from region to region and show images as I talk about some of the things that take place at the wedding reception. Here I start with the introduction and the many photo possibilities available.  As the wedding reception approaches the end, photo coverage continues with images that lead us to completion of the bride & groom's beautiful wedding story. 

        16. Preparing & Showing Your Images - Now that you've completed photographing your wedding and of course, you've done a great job! Here I talk about the important steps that you should take to not only safeguard your images but to make your workflow more efficient. 

        17. Creative Effects Filters & Enhancements - Here we take a look at the process of fine-tuning and enhancing some of your images and we start with one of my favorite filters. Using some of these filters and enhancements can set you apart easily from amateur to experienced professional. It also puts you more in demand for the bride & grooms looking for high caliber wedding photography. 

        18. Choosing a Wedding Album Style - See some of the most beautiful weddings albums made and two important reasons you must use albums like these in your wedding packages. 

        19. The Ideal Wedding Dream Team - Learn why you must put together a wedding team and how this benefits you in several ways. 

        20. Booking Your First Wedding - Several ways you can go about booking your very first wedding and once you have a few weddings under your belt, what you can do to turn your bookings into a snowball effect. 

        21. Handling Your Competition and Much More! 

        Take this course today. Someone has to not only photograph the many weddings that are out there but if done properly you can earn a very good income. 

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for photo enthusiasts who have a passion for photographing people, especially people in love. You should also have a basic understanding of photography. Adobe Photoshop knowledge can be helpful also. You should take this course and follow the steps in what this course teaches and do what is necessary to learn wedding photography. Whether you are looking to do a handful of weddings, or possibly make photography your career, you will get out of this course what you put into it. This course may not be for beginning photographers who have only "delusions of grandeur" about photography and do not want to put any work into what this course teaches. No slackers please!

Course content

19 sections • 108 lectures • 13h 2m total length

  • Preview04:27
  • Who Is Photofonz and why should I care?
    07:50

  • The Camera Body & Accessories
    03:16
  • The Camera Body
    03:31
  • Advantages of FX (Full Frame) Sensors
    03:45
  • Full Frame Nikon Camera Body
    10:34
  • APS-C Crop Sensor Nikon Camera Bodies
    06:35
  • Full Frame Canon Camera Body
    03:23
  • APS-C Crop Sensor Canon Camera Bodies
    08:24
  • Mirrorless Fullframe Update
    04:44
  • Taking Advantage of the Mirrorless Fullframe versus DSLR Market
    03:18
  • Understanding Lens Speed Part 1 - Lens Characteristics Explained
    08:02
  • Preview12:22
  • Understanding Lens Focal Length Part 1
    10:49
  • Understanding Lens Focal Length Part 2
    10:29
  • The Lens - Final Thoughts
    12:51
  • Making The Most From On-Camera Flash
    13:40
  • Camera Bracket
    12:39
  • Wireless Flash Triggers & Why Use Them
    10:26
  • The Double Light Advantage Part 1 - Kicker Light
    12:02
  • The Double Light Advantage Part 2 - Backlight
    07:22
  • Other Must-Have Accessories Part 1 - Avoid Frustration
    07:34
  • Other Must-Have Accessories Part 2 - Favorite Tripod
    06:15
  • What's in the Bag Part 1 - Main Canvas Bag
    08:33
  • What's in the Bag Part 2 - Favorite Tripod
    07:41

  • Camera Settings Part 1 - Importance of Setting Time
    07:15
  • Camera Settings Part 2 - ISO, White Balance & Dual Card Slot
    05:39
  • Getting Creative With Shutter Speeds Part 1 - Getting Sharp Images
    11:43
  • Getting Creative With Shutter Speeds Part 2 - Stop Action & Creative Blur
    09:43

  • The Wedding Story
    04:21
  • The Wedding Story documentary part 1-Adding Classic Portraits & Romance
    04:37
  • The Wedding Story documentary part 2- Adding Fashion & Special Requests
    07:37

  • Rehearsal Dinner
    10:12
  • Photographing the Details Part 1-Pre-Ceremony Details
    07:02
  • Photographing the Details Part 2-Cake & Pre-Ceremony Details
    09:57
  • Photographing the Details Part 3-Reception Details
    07:57
  • Preview08:23
  • Photographing The Bride Part 1- Bride Arrives
    10:50
  • Photographing The Bride Part 2-Bride Gets Ready
    10:10
  • Photographing The Bride Part 3-With Bridesmaids
    10:03
  • Photographing The Bride Part 4-More With Bridesmaids & Parents
    08:56
  • Photographing The Groom Part 1-Don't Neglect The Groom
    08:12
  • Photographing The Groom Part 2-With Family & Groomsmen
    08:23
  • Photographing The Groom Part 3-The Groom Meets The Bride
    08:15

  • The Wedding Processional Part 1-Get Ready, Be Prepared
    08:36
  • The Wedding Processional Part 2-Outdoor Possibilities
    08:06
  • The Wedding Processional Part 3-Capturing Emotion
    07:35
  • The Wedding Processional Part 4-More Emotion, More Views
    07:33
  • Indoor Wedding Ceremony Part 1-Mothers Lighting Candles
    08:47
  • Indoor Wedding Ceremony Part 2-From The Balcony
    09:23
  • Indoor Wedding Ceremony Part 3-A Look at Three Weddings
    09:50
  • Indoor Wedding Ceremony Part 4-Two Weddings & A Recessional
    05:51
  • Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Part 1-Challenges & Opportunities
    07:59
  • Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Part 2-Vantage Points & Lighting
    09:50

  • Altar Return Photographs Part 1-Lighting
    13:56
  • Altar Return Photographs Part 2-Posing On The Altar
    09:17

  • Outdoor Portraits After Wedding Part 1-Wedding Party
    09:44
  • Outdoor Portraits After Wedding Part 2-Behind The Scene Photos
    10:32
  • Outdoor Portraits After Wedding Part 3-Using Architecture & Music
    10:36
  • 28-75mm Lens Romantic Portraits Part 1- Lens Introduction
    06:29
  • 28-75mm Lens Romantic Portraits Part 2-Getting The Most From This Lens
    05:52
  • 70-200mm Lens Romantic Portraits Part 1-My Favorite Lens
    05:21
  • 70-200mm Lens Romantic Portraits Part 2-Advantages of Background Blur
    04:26
  • Finding The Light Part 1-First Thing To Look For
    06:25
  • Finding The Light Part 2-There Is No Substitute
    04:39

  • On-Location Portraits After Wedding Part 1-A look At Different Locations
    04:41
  • On-Location Portraits After Wedding Part 2-Different Perspectives
    03:57

  • Photographing The Reception Part 1-The Celebration Begins
    09:30
  • Photographing The Reception Part 2- Photographing Tables & First Dance
    10:12
  • Photographing The Reception Part 3- Cake Cutting Mischief & Rings
    10:48
  • Photographing The Reception Part 4-Bouquet, Garter Toss & Goodnight
    09:11

Instructor

Photofonz Media
Professional Photographer/Instructor
Photofonz Media
  • 4.2 Instructor Rating
  • 649 Reviews
  • 5,450 Students
  • 11 Courses

            Ferdinand Neubauer, founder of "Photofonz" Media wanted to give photo enthusiasts an opportunity to further their knowledge and passion in photography through on-line education. He shares his knowledge and experience from the many phases of photography he has been involved in, from his part time start up when he booked wedding and portrait assignments from their dining room. He built a full time home studio, then moved into a commercial studio space. He operated his studio there for twenty more years before selling his studio. He now spends his time doing occasional assignments and education in the field of photography. 

            He earned his Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degree from the Professional Photographers of America and the Accolade of Photographic Mastery degree from the Wedding & Portrait Photogs. International. His Award Winning prints have been displayed at Walt Disney’s Epcot Center. Other awards include the Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece Awards. 

            Whether you are looking to advance to a more professional level of photography as a photo enthusiast or you would like to make photography your career, he has been there and shares his knowledge, experience and his passion for those wanting to get into the wonderful adventures of photography. Where there is never a dull moment. 

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