Wedding Photography Business Complete Guide

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Location
Online
Dates
Can be taken anytime
Course Type
Professional Training Course
Accreditation
-
Language
English
Price
$59 $34 only

Course Overview

Are you a keen photographer, looking for a professional opportunity? Thought about becoming a wedding photographer? If so, this course will help you to hone your skills and make some money, capturing special moments.

Wedding photography can be a lucrative business, and this course will give you the tools get you started. You will gain the commercial, as well as creative skills needed to run a successful wedding photography business.

Who should take this course

Students should have a basic knowledge of photography and equipment

Course content

Part 1 – Introduction

What’s this course all about?

Why should you become a wedding photographer?

Who is the instructor (Will Carnahan)?

5 Tips for Better Wedding Photos

How to Pose and Interact with a Couple (Live Session)

Wedding Pose Downloadable Guide – 7 Poses, 35 Shots, Endless Possibilities

How will you succeed in this course?

Part 2 – Setting Up Your Wedding Photography Business

Section Introduction

What type of wedding photographer are you?

How to build your starter camera kit. What equipment do you need?

What camera brand is the best?

Where should you buy camera equipment?

How to pick a name for your wedding photography company

Top Tips for Launching a Website

Action Item: Pick a Company Name & Build Your Website

How to build your wedding packages

Pricing to make Sales & Success

How to get your very first clients

The importance of contracts

The philosophy of a happy wedding photographer

Section Recap – What did we learn in this section?

Part 3 – Wedding Day Overview

Section Introduction

Taking care of business on the wedding day

What will you be photographing on the wedding day?

Action Item: List Out the Key Moments of your Next Wedding

Section Recap – What did we learn in this section?

Part 4 – How to Photograph a Wedding

Section Intro

Wedding Day Equipment Check

Wedding Day Considerations – Day vs. Night, Indoor vs. Outdoor

Do you need an assistant or second shooter?

How much should you pay a second shooter?

Action Item: Find a 2nd Shooter

Scheduling the Wedding Day (First Looks, Family Photos, Couple Shots, etc)

Achieving Your Look

How to Shoot: Pre-Ceremony Details

How to Shoot: Bride and Bridal Party Preparation

How to Shoot: Groom and Groomsmen Preparation

Thoughts About Shooting Details

How to Shoot: Walking Down the Aisle

How to Shoot: Ceremony Coverage

How to Shoot: Ceremony Readers and Officiants

How to Shoot: Vows, Ring Exchange, and the Kiss

How to Shoot: Walking Out of the Ceremony and Post-Ceremony Activities

How to Shoot: Family, Group, and Wedding Party Photos

How to Shoot: Posed Couple Shots

Action Item: Save your Favorite Poses

Action Item Demonstration: Finding Inspirational Photos on Pinterest

How to Shoot: Reception Grand Entrance

How to Shoot: Reception Details

How to Shoot: Speeches and Toasts

How to Shoot: Cake Cutting

How to Shoot: The First Dances

How to Shoot: Bouquet and Garter Toss

How to Shoot: The Dance / Party Scene

Recap – What did we learn in this section?

Part 5 – Editing Wedding Photos: Post Production Workflow

Section Intro

Which Photo Editing Application Should You Use?

Photo Editing Workflow in Lightroom

Exporting Photos from Lightroom

Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop

Creating an Online Gallery: Zenfolio Overview

Using Lightroom Presets

Recap – What did we learn in this section?

Part 6 – Succeeding with Wedding Photography: taking it to the next level

Section Intro

Being Happy – Tips from a Wedding Photographer

Making it a business and sticking with It

Building Out Your Portfolio

Getting Testimonials – Yelp, Wedding Wire, The Knot

Using Social Media & Networks to Expand Your Business

Section Recap – What did we learn in this section?

Part 7 – Conclusion

Thank You and What’s Next

Part 8 – BONUS SECTION: Shooting Engagement Photos

Section Intro

What equipment do you need for an engagement shoot?

How much to charge for engagement photos

Picking the perfect location for engagement photos

Tips for posing and interacting with the couple

Review of Engagement Photos

Section Recap – What did we learn in this section?

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