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Wedding Photography
Introduction
What this course is about and how to succeed (1:48)
Why should you become a wedding photographer/ Making a living as (1:32)
Join Our Student Community
Download the Key Moments List
Starting Your Wedding Photography Business
Business Section Intro (0:28)
Building your kit (6:00)
Where You Should Invest Your Earnings (4:30)
Will's Wedding Photography Kit (9:57)
Choosing Your Business name (4:50)
Action Item - Choose Your Name (0:25)
How to build your Wedding photography package (6:58)
Setting Your Wedding Photography Prices (10:16)
How to Get Your First Clients (6:54)
Talking with Clients (9:41)
The Importance of Contracts (4:27)
The Wedding business workflow (6:34)
Good Accounting Practices (2:26)
The philosophy of a well run business (3:38)
Wedding Day Overview
Wedding Day Overview - Schedule of Common Events (13:32)
Taking care of Business before the shooting day (2:37)
Tips for working with a wedding coordinator (3:31)
Action item - List out the key moments - Try to memorize (0:31)
Know what you will be photographing ahead of time (2:24)
Conclusion to section/ recap (1:32)
How to Photography a Wedding
Introduction - The meat of the course (1:11)
Equipment checklist/ cleaning lenses and cameras (8:24)
Do you need an Assistant/ 2nd shooter? (5:07)
Being a second shooter (8:32)
What to wear as a photographer (5:09)
How to shoot: Getting Ready/ Hanging out (5:18)
How to Shoot: Dress/ Rings/ Bride details (10:41)
How to Shoot - Groom Portraits & Posing (9:11)
How to shoot: Groomsman (12:51)
How to shoot: Bride Portraits & Posing Interior (4:49)
How to shoot: Bride Portraits & Posing Exterior (8:14)
How to shoot Bridesmaids (12:56)
How to shoot: First Look (3:28)
How to Shoot: Posed Couples Portraits (6:34)
How to shoot: Walking down the Isle (10:17)
How to shoot: Ceremony Coverage and vows / ring exchange (9:17)
How to shoot: First kiss and walking out (5:39)
How to shoot: Formal family and group Photos (12:26)
Action Item: Save your fav pose (1:14)
Action Item: Find inspiration (2:07)
How to shoot: Reception intro and Grand entrance (1:34)
How to shoot: Reception Details (4:55)
How to shoot: Reception Speeches and toasts (4:41)
How to shoot: Reception First Dance (6:23)
How to shoot: Reception Bouquet and Garter toss (4:46)
How to shoot: Reception Dancing and Partying (5:58)
Recap of “How to shoot” (2:47)
Editing Wedding Photos
Introduction to Editing Section (1:25)
Photo applications and Profesional Apps (3:42)
Editing Demo: Editing Editing Outdoor Ceremony (23:10)
Editing Demo: Black and White editing (9:39)
Editing Demo: Stylized Editing/ Finding your editing Style (12:20)
Advice on how to edit hundreds of photos efficiently (6:01)
Exporting your photos for client/ portfolio/ print (10:05)
Delivering Digital images to your client (7:06)
Succeeding with Wedding Photography
Intro to Succeeding in Wedding Photography (0:48)
Being happy as a wedding photographer (7:05)
Making it as a business and sticking with it (3:14)
Getting Testimonials (1:35)
Using Social Media and networking to expand business (2:08)
How to deal with unhappy or difficult clients (4:37)
Competing with mobile phones and family/ friend photographers (1:58)
Working with other wedding vendors (3:16)
Section conclusion (0:54)
Conclusion
Thank you! (1:29)
OLD COURSE INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE REST OF THE LESSONS
What's this course all about? (1:26)
Why should you become a wedding photographer? (2:29)
Who is the instructor (Will Carnahan)? (1:19)
5 Tips for Better Wedding Photos (3:02)
How to Pose and Interact with a Couple (Live Session) (13:18)
Wedding Pose Downloadable Guide - 7 Poses, 35 Shots, Endless Possibilities
How will you succeed in this course? (1:13)
Setting Up Your Wedding Photography Business
Section Introduction (1:13)
What type of wedding photographer are you? (2:42)
How to build your starter camera kit. What equipment do you need? (5:00)
What camera brand is the best? (1:47)
Where should you buy camera equipment? (0:39)
How to pick a name for your wedding photography company (2:49)
Top Tips for Launching a Website (4:33)
Action Item: Pick a Company Name & Build Your Website (1:03)
Action Item Demonstration - Buy a Domain Name (4:11)
How to build your wedding packages (5:05)
Pricing to make Sales & Success (9:16)
How to get your very first clients (4:16)
The importance of contracts (2:32)
The philosophy of a happy wedding photographer (2:28)
Section Recap - What did we learn in this section? (1:57)
Wedding Day Overview
Section Introduction (1:29)
Taking care of business on the wedding day (2:02)
What will you be photographing on the wedding day? (11:53)
Action Item: List Out the Key Moments of your Next Wedding
Section Recap - What did we learn in this section? (1:22)
How to Photograph a Wedding
Section Intro (2:51)
Wedding Day Equipment Check (4:31)
Wedding Day Considerations - Day vs. Night, Indoor vs. Outdoor (2:36)
Do you need an assistant or second shooter? (4:24)
How much should you pay a second shooter? (1:05)
Action Item: Find a 2nd Shooter
Scheduling the Wedding Day (First Looks, Family Photos, Couple Shots, etc) (1:31)
Achieving Your Look (1:17)
How to Shoot: Pre-Ceremony Details (4:54)
How to Shoot: Bride and Bridal Party Preparation (11:24)
How to Shoot: Groom and Groomsmen Preparation (8:47)
How to Shoot: Walking Down the Aisle (4:17)
How to Shoot: Ceremony Coverage (11:47)
How to Shoot: Ceremony Readers and Officiants (3:07)
How to Shoot: Vows, Ring Exchange, and the Kiss (3:18)
How to Shoot: Walking Out of the Ceremony and Post-Ceremony Activities (5:22)
How to Shoot: Family, Group, and Wedding Party Photos (8:21)
How to Shoot: Posed Couple Shots (13:21)
Action Item: Save your Favorite Poses
Action Item Demonstration: Finding Inspirational Photos on Pinterest (2:00)
How to Shoot: Reception Grand Entrance (1:17)
How to Shoot: Reception Details (5:37)
How to Shoot: Speeches and Toasts (6:07)
How to Shoot: Cake Cutting (3:04)
How to Shoot: The First Dances (6:24)
How to Shoot: Bouquet and Garter Toss (2:35)
How to Shoot: The Dance / Party Scene (6:17)
Recap - What did we learn in this section? (0:44)
Editing Wedding Photos - Post-Production Workflow
Section Intro (0:48)
Which Photo Editing Application Should You Use? (2:15)
Photo Editing Workflow in Lightroom (9:56)
Exporting Photos from Lightroom (2:58)
Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop (10:48)
Creating an Online Gallery: Zenfolio Overview (6:07)
Using Lightroom Presets
Recap - What did we learn in this section? (1:04)
Succeeding with Wedding Photography - Taking it to the next level!
Section Intro (1:19)
Being Happy - Tips from a Wedding Photographer (0:52)
Making It a Business and Sticking with It (1:42)
Building Out Your Portfolio (0:53)
Getting Testimonials - Yelp, Wedding Wire, The Knot (2:00)
Using Social Media & Networks to Expand Your Business (1:55)
Dealing with Saturated Markets (1:41)
Competing with Family Photographers (Why is Wedding Photography so Expensive!) (0:44)
Working with Other Vendors for Success (1:18)
Section Recap - What did we learn in this section? (0:53)
Course Conclusion
Thank You and What's Next (0:39)
Bonus: Shooting Engagement Photos
Section Intro (0:37)
What equipment do you need for an engagement shoot? (0:51)
How much to charge for engagement photos (1:03)
Picking the perfect location for engagement photos (1:58)
Tips for posing and interacting with the couple (1:13)
Review of Engagement Photos (6:49)
Section Recap - What did we learn in this section? (0:30)
Scheduling the Wedding Day (First Looks, Family Photos, Couple Shots, etc)
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