Expert advice on becoming a successful wedding photographer
Wedding photography can be a great hobby or home-based business.But while it’s an exciting and lucrative field, it also has itschallenges.
Now, you can turn to Digital Wedding Photography For Dummies for friendly, hands-on guidance on selecting the rightequipment, building a client list, and developing the skills andtechniques needed to create stunning and memorable images.
* Covers tools and techniques practiced by some of the mostsuccessful photographers in the business
* Advice on camera settings, lighting, and angles
* How to create a professional experience that will put clientsat ease
* Build a portfolio and connect with clients
* Start a wedding photography business
Whether you’re an aspiring wedding photographer who wants tolearn about the techniques that make the best wedding photographerssuccessful, or are in the business and want tips and advice toimprove your skills, this practical guide has you covered.
Зміст
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting the Big Picture: Becoming a Wedding Photographer 7
Chapter 1: The Wide-Angle View of Wedding Photography 9
Chapter 2: Basic Photographic Equipment and Know-How 21
Chapter 3: Understanding Lighting and Composition Techniques45
Chapter 4: Capturing a Wedding’s Excitement and Emotions65
Chapter 5: Exploring Photographic Styles 83
Part II: Lights, Camera, Action: Capturing the Wedding Day95
Chapter 6: Preparing Your Gear and Yourself 97
Chapter 7: Shooting Scenes to Frame the Wedding Story 107
Chapter 8: Herding Cats (Also Known as Shooting Portraits)119
Chapter 9: Getting the Must-Have Moments 135
Part III: Creating the Package for the Newlyweds: Editing and Album Design 165
Chapter 10: Back at the Studio: Getting Organized and Preparingto Edit 167
Chapter 11: Editing Your Images 181
Chapter 12: Making Your Photos Available on DVD and Online203
Chapter 13: Compiling and Designing the Wedding Album 219
Part IV: Building Your Portfolio and Business 241
Chapter 14: Putting Together Your Portfolio 243
Chapter 15: Crafting an Effective Business Model 251
Chapter 16: Getting Your Name Out There 265
Part V: The Part of Tens 277
Chapter 17: Avoiding Ten Common Wedding Photography Mistakes279
Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Working with a Second Shooter 285
Index 291
Про автора
Amber Murphy is a professional wedding and portrait photographer who is known for bringing a fresh and unique perspective to the art of photography. She is a member of the Wedding Photography Association and the Professional Photographers of America.