Download or read book Step by Step Wedding Photography written by Damon Tucci and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographing a wedding is one of the most demanding tasks a photographer can undertake. Because of the tremendous import of the event to the couple, their families, and their guests and attendants, there is no room for error. It’s the photographer’s job to get the images the couple expects and to capture those images in a stylish, highly artistic and professional manner as every important minute passes. With countless weddings under his belt, super-shooter Damon Tucci knows what it takes to get the job done. In this book, he presents 60 lessons that show you just what’s expected and precisely how to make it all happen so that you can rest knowing that your couple’s big day will be elegantly and flawlessly chronicled, from start to finish. Beginning with a look into the strategies you’ll need to implement to ensure all of your bases are covered, Tucci gets you up to speed with initial lessons on ensuring the clients are a good fit, conducting an effective and efficient client consultation, and determining the must-have shots. Next, he moves on to cover the equipment needed for the wedding, the need for backups, and tips for paring down to the essentials. Targeted lessons will also show you how to anticipate the big events in the preparations, ceremony, and reception, so you can get all of the money shots that EVERY client demands. You’ll also find plenty of lighting and posing ideas for the bride, groom, attendants, and families, so you can make sure that everyone looks their very best as your chronicle this meaningful and momentous day. Lastly, Tucci takes an in-depth look at the postproduction phase of the job, showing you how to carry out simple tasks using a host of popular programs and plug-ins. With Tucci’s help, you’ll learn to create the kinds of portrait looks that today’s clients demand.

Download or read book Master Posing Guide for Wedding Photographers written by Bill Hurter and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlining a theory that combines the refinement of traditional posing techniques with the more organic, spontaneous techniques of photojournalism, this creative and informative resource offers poses that rely on personality and interaction. These instructions from a veteran wedding photographer provide the skills needed to recognize what makes a great pose and how to subtly direct your clients to achieve the needed balance between looking great and looking comfortable. Ultimately, this grouping of modern and traditional shots offers answers to the complications faced when attempting to pose wedding parties quickly while keeping the natural look that all wedding couples desire.

Download or read book Master s Guide to Wedding Photography written by Marcus Bell and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for professionals that discusses photographic style; preparation for wedding photography; how to capture specific moments of a wedding as the day unfolds; technical aspects; printing and presentation; albums; equipment; time management; and other topics.

Download or read book Captured by the Light written by David Ziser and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-02-03 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IMAGINE THE ADVANTAGE YOU’D HAVE IF ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP WEDDING SHOOTERS SHARED HIS SECRETS WITH YOU World-renowned wedding photographer, and one of the most widely acclaimed instructors in the industry today, David Ziser brings his no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point teaching style to a book that totally rewrites the rules for how wedding photography is taught. This groundbreaking new book is the first of its kind to focus on the exact areas that wedding photographers have been begging a top pro like David to cover, including how to create professional quality light and beautiful images in every situation, how to compose wedding images that sell, and how to create amazing images in the limited time and at the fast pace of a wedding. But David doesn’t just stop there. He covers every aspect of what today’s brides and wedding couples want from a wedding photographer, including poses that work every time and can’t-miss lighting setups you can use again and again, and everything is laid out in a brilliant step-by-step method that makes learning these techniques so easy, you’ll be able to pull off these same looks yourself (without spending thousands on expensive equipment). Plus, the book is packed with David’s tricks of the trade that he’s picked up in a career shooting all over the world. LEARN HOW THE PROS REALLY DO IT Each year David trains thousands of photographers on how to shoot weddings like a pro. He knows the problems and challenges today’s wedding photographers face, and that’s exactly what he covers in this book. You’ll learn everything on the list here and much more: Professional posing and composition tips Simple on-location lighting setups that are specially designed for the wedding photographer How to get gorgeous images using a minimal amount of time and equipment Creative lighting techniques that anyone can use to create dramatic wedding portraits that will set you apart David’s own camera settings and lens selections (which lenses to use when, and why), and how to get the best results with your existing gear How pros use on- and off-camera f lash, and a host of tricks of the trade that will make you more profitable and have you delivering the type of wedding shots you’ve always dreamed of! Plus, the book includes the complete cover-to-cover layout from one of David’s wedding album designs to help spark your creative juices and give you ideas to take your own layouts to the next level. The wedding photography industry has been waiting for a landmark book that would become “the book” that finally changes everything, and that’s exactly what you’ll be getting with the purchase of this book.

Download or read book Step by Step Wedding Photography written by Damon Tucci and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In wedding photography, there are few second chances. Creating professional-quality images requires more than just a good eye, it takes a solid plan of action—and the ability to improvise on the spot when things don’t go as planned. In this book, acclaimed wedding photographer Damon Tucci takes you through the process he uses to maximize his efficiency, achieve dazzling results with natural light, make the most of even lackluster scenes and backgrounds, and come home with the “money shots” every time. From pre-ceremony preparations to the last moments of the reception, Tucci walks you through each step of the day, telling you where to be, what to look for, and how to ensure client-pleasing results.

Download or read book A Practical Wedding written by Meg Keene and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.

Download or read book Wedding Photography and Video written by Chuck DeLaney and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wedding pictures are a significant part of the cost (15% of the average wedding budget of $11,000) and the only record of this festive celebration. In this book the bride and groom are guided to selecting the right photographer, the photography or video package to suit their budget, and the best photographic style for them. Written by the dean of the New York Institute of Photography, this practical, step-by-step advice will guarantee pictures to treasure for a lifetime.

Download or read book Digital Wedding Photographer s Planner written by Kenny Kim and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color reference to planning for and executing a successful wedding day shoot Wedding photography has become a major industry, and the number of photographers getting into this field is rapidly increasing—making it even more competitive. Written by top wedding photographer, Kenny Kim, this full-color reference walks you through all the major (and minor) steps involved in planning and organizing a successful wedding day shoot. You'll get unique advice on everything from your initial meeting with the engaged couple to the final presentation of the commemorative book. Packed with checklists, schedules, etiquette tips, and much more, this book is an essential wedding photography resource for every wedding photographer. Provides detailed coverage of all the major and minor steps in preparing for a successful wedding day shoot Explores preparation for every detail of taking unique and memorable wedding day photos Spans the initial meeting with the couple all the way to presenting them with their photo album Reassures you of your preparation, using checklists, schedules, etiquette tips, answers to questions, and more From rings and vows to dancing and "wows", this resource will help you prepare to capture every moment of a couple's special day.

Download or read book A Bride s Guide to a Picture Perfect Wedding written by Cavin Elizabeth and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreaming of having the most beautiful wedding photos? It's important to choose an amazing photographer, but you shouldn't stop there. To have the best wedding photos, you also need wedding plans that are carefully designed with your photography in mind. In this inspirational and practical guide, wedding photographer Cavin Elizabeth teaches you how simple changes and additions to your wedding plans can elevate the beauty of your wedding photography. With sections such as choosing your dream photographer, what to look for in a getting ready room, and how to construct an ideal photography timeline, Cavin Elizabeth's easy-to-follow book will have you planning for a picture perfect wedding.

Download or read book Knack Planning Your Wedding written by Del Blair Delaubenfels and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-12-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As incredible as it may sound, Knack Planning Your Wedding makes wedding decisions truly stress free. The authors, co-founders of the popular wedding planning website JunebugWeddings.com, guide readers thorugh every single detail of planning a perfect, one-of-a-kind wedding.

Download or read book One Wedding written by Brett Florens and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brett Florens walks you step-by-step through one real wedding (the celebration of Claire and Chris), revealing his go-to shooting techniques and time-management strategies. Florens begins by customizing image concepts to suit the clients’ personalities and style. On the engagement shoot, he takes you through setups with Claire and Chris that begin with natural light then escalate to multi-strobe approaches. Florens launches his wedding-day coverage with early-morning shots of the guys and the ladies, creating a variety of group and individual images indoors and out. At the ceremony site, he has advice for documenting each event and creating formal portraits of the couple and guests. After a quick-but-efficient break for location portraits, he concludes the day’s hour-by-hour coverage with standout shots of the reception, made with strobe, ambient light, and bounce flash. Throughout, he demonstrates how shooting with the album(s) in mind will ease the post-event design process and boost your sales. In this practical, inspiring book, you’ll see real wedding photography as it is rarely revealed: from the perspective of a single event, start to finish.

Download or read book Fashion Flair for Portrait and Wedding Photography written by Lindsay Renee Adler and published by Course Technology. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fashion Flair for Portrait and Wedding Photography teaches photographers how to take the concepts of fashion photography (including preparation, styling, props, lighting, posing and post-processing) and apply these techniques to their portrait and wedding photography. By adding fashion flair to their work, photographers can distinguish themselves from their competition and demand a higher price for their images and creativity. Fashion photographers use preparation, styling, props, lighting, posing and post-processing techniques to achieve the desired visual effects in their high-end shoots. Yet these very same techniques can be applied to the images of portrait and wedding photography to create outstanding work that will differentiate a photographer from the competition. Clients want to feel like they are models, and live in a fantasy and this book will help them feel edgy, striking and high-end through a unique approach to their portraits. This book is not about becoming a fashion photographer - it is about using fashion photography techniques for successful portrait and wedding photography."--Publisher's description.

Download or read book Step by Step Digital Wedding Photography written by Paul F. Gero and published by . This book was released on 2005-02-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering wedding photography is one of the most important skills for any aspiring photographer. For the professional and amateur alike, the special occasion presents some unique challenges. Gone are the days of a few stiff, posed photographs of the bride, groom and principal guests. These days a wedding photographer is expected to produce not only the formal shots but to document the day, from personal moments preparing for the wedding to the frivolity of the reception. That's where 'Step-by-Step Digital Wedding Photography' comes in. This comprehensive and inspirational volume is packed with hints and tips from a professional. It offers advice that will not only help the amateur produce great shots for a family or friend, but will also guide the traditional professional who is moving into digital.

Download or read book Wedding Photographer s Resource written by Kenny Kim and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-03 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two successful digital wedding photography guides in one e-book set These two e-books offer wedding photographers a full-color reference that walks them through all the major and minor steps in planning and organizing a successful wedding day shoot. Digital Wedding Photographer?s Planner and Digital Wedding Photography Photo Workshop include a complete guide to wedding photography, covering the key concepts and skills necessary to create memorable wedding photos. From the first meeting with the bride to the final presentation of the completed book, these two e-books are packed with important checklists, schedules, etiquette tips, and much more. Offers a step-by-step guide for all the major and minor steps in planning and organizing a successful wedding day shoot Gives tips for everything to the first meeting with the bride to the final presentation of the happy couple's commemorative book Contains checklists, schedules, etiquette tips, and much more Includes a complete resource for wedding photographers of any skill level Offers information on everything from brightly lit outdoor weddings to poorly lit evening ceremonies The Wedding Photographer?s Full Resource Guide offers one-stop shopping for all the information a wedding photographer needs.

Download or read book Contemporary Wedding Photography written by Julie Oswin and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2006-11-26 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wedding photography has become about story-telling—capturing the emotions and atmosphere of the day through reportage-style photography. This user-friendly manual reveals the techniques needed to create this contemporary style, for professional photographers looking to update their methods, or for aspiring photographers wanting to break into this lucrative market. Includes all the advice you need, from preparation and planning before the wedding, to digital manipulation of your images and presentation to the couple. Features comprehensive checklists, professional tips, tried-and-tested templates, advice boxes and step-by-step sequences to provide endless inspiration and guarantee successful shooting. Demonstrates the fresh contemporary style preferred by modern couples.

Download or read book Master Lighting Guide for Wedding Photographers written by Bill Hurter and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the demanding lighting needs for weddings of any variety with this comprehensive guide from an industry expert. All the basics are covered, including how to choose and use the right equipment, how to control light and shadow while outdoors, how to utilize ambient room light and natural light, and how to ensure the best color balance for each image. Technical tips from 40 top wedding photographers cover such specifics as producing window-light images and using such tools as scrims, umbrellas, and gobos. With the right lighting know-how, a photographer can capture with ease the candid looks and pure emotions of the wedding party.

Download or read book Professional Techniques for the Wedding Photographer written by George Schaub and published by Amphoto. This book was released on 2001 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised edition of the mega-best-seller, now completely revised and updated to include the latest trends in wedding photography! The wedding photographer faces a difficult challenge. Working with emotionally charged clients, he or she must capture a once-in-a-lifetime event and make average people look perfect, with no opportunity for retakes. The completely new edition ofProfessional Techniques for the Wedding Photographeris the picture-taker's “bible” to lighting, posing, and taking gorgeous photographs that will increase sales and profits. The guide is organized as a thorough and detailed script for a typical wedding day. Over 150 stunning photographs take the reader, step by step, through all the pictures clients expect to see in their albums, from formal portraits to candid shots at the reception. Plus, this updated version details all the latest trends in wedding photography, including wedding photojournalism and black-and-white wedding photography. Professional Techniques for the Wedding Photographeris also a valuable business tool. Readers will discover hundreds of proven approaches for boosting sales, including making sales presentations to clients, choosing a professional lab, using digital files, creating wedding albums that make an impact, and closing the deal. This brand-new edition also includes tested tips for using the photographer's newest and most essential marketing and sales tool—the Internet. • New edition of the major best-seller • Completely revised and updated to include the latest trends in photography, digital imaging, and using the Internet • Demonstrates how to improve photography as well as boost sales and profits • Includes dozens of stunning new photographs