Many people find it very important that their wedding day go exactly as planned and no mishaps occur. While some things can be entirely out of one’s control, it is the responsibility of the photographer to ensure that no accidents happen during the wedding photo shoot. A photo of the entire wedding party on a […]
Without the hands-on experience that comes only from attending a live ceremony, it’s challenging to improve wedding photography or to envision the techniques of master wedding photographers. But this presentation gives us a chance to see an acclaimed wedding photographer at work by staging and recording a mock wedding at the West Side Jewish Center in […]
In the eleventh hour, your best friend who’s getting married is in tears. The professional she hired to photograph her wedding bailed. You happen to have a digital SLR and all of a sudden you’re it. Here’s my survival guide for you. 1. Make a “Shot List”. Think of this as your “storyboard.” A guide […]
Wedding photography is a difficult genre to summarize, simply because each wedding is different. In other forms of photography, such as landscape or studio portraiture, you can be pretty sure what equipment you will need to get the job done. Wedding photography is more complicated; one wedding could be outside in the midday sun whilst […]
According to a recent poll of 100 newlywed brides—conducted by New York Magazine as part of their upcoming Bridal Issue—21% of brides say they wish they had budgeted a larger amount of money for their wedding photography. The study isn’t the first of its kind, either. In 2011, the same poll was conducted by Shutterfly who […]
Okay, so you’ve decided that you want to be a wedding photographer. You might have come to this conclusion after years of practicing photography and finally settling on a niche. Or, perhaps you might have just done a friend a favor and photographed their wedding and thought that it was an enjoyable, easy way to make some money. […]
Having a wedding is a major life event that brides and grooms will cherish for the rest of their lives. Because of the inherent beauty and significance of a wedding, it’s important that the photography be taken just as seriously as the event itself. This includes vast amounts of preparation, meeting with couples, and location scouting so you can turn […]
Although most professional photographers aren’t very keen to perform wedding photography jobs, it is a fact that this is a one of the most lucrative areas in photography industry. The market is filled with millions and millions of photographers—some are very good with great careers while others can’t pass over the mediocre level. But that […]
When it comes to taking professional quality wedding images, the lens is much more important than the camera body itself. This doesn’t mean you should get the cheapest camera body that you can find. If you’re on a tight budget and you can’t afford to go full-frame, you should consider getting a semi-professional camera, such […]
What kind of photos do you want of your wedding? Have you thought about it? Check out these photos and see what catches your eye: Have you found inspiration? Do you hope to become a wedding photographer yourself? Check out some tips on wedding photography.
