
Prepare for wedding shoots by packing backups of gear, memory cards, and chargers the day before, and discuss plans with clients via video calls and location scouting using Google Maps.
Master wedding photography gear with a full frame camera, essential lenses (85mm, 35/50, 24-70, 70-200), fast memory cards, off camera lights, and robust backup workflows using Lightroom Classic and Photoshop.
Explore client interaction and posing strategies that ease brides, balance groom dynamics, and coordinate group and couple poses. Manage expectations with calm communication, and use shot lists for efficient coverage.
Be prepared and aware of surroundings to capture wedding moments. Plan a short shot list, coordinate with a second photographer, and adapt with telephoto lenses for candid, emotional images.
Learn essential wedding photography business and technique: arrive early, prep gear, use prime lenses and proper lighting, manage pricing, contracts, copyrights, and grow through word of mouth.
Mastering Technical Aspects and Equipment:
Learners will be able to confidently operate various camera settings and equipment specific to wedding photography, including understanding the best lenses, lighting techniques, and composition methods to capture high-quality, evocative wedding photos of the couples, their friends, their families, and the intricate details of the event such as decorations and ambience.
Effective Client Interaction, Posing, and Communication:
Learners will develop the skills to effectively communicate with clients, understanding their needs and expectations, and how to guide them through the planning process to ensure a seamless and satisfying experience on the wedding day, creating lasting memories.
Creative Storytelling Through Capturing the Event and Moments:
Learners will acquire techniques for capturing and curating a compelling visual story of a wedding day, including how to anticipate and document candid moments, key events, and emotional highlights that resonate with the couple and their loved ones, making their special day unforgettable.
Post-Processing, Workflow Efficiency, Business, and Marketing:
Learners will gain proficiency in post-processing wedding photos using industry-standard software, developing an efficient workflow for editing, organizing, and delivering final images that meet professional standards and exceed client expectations. They will also learn essential business and marketing strategies to grow their wedding photography brand.