Wedding Photography: Complete Guide to Wedding Photography

Welcome to this course! In this video, we cover what this course is all about and how we'll be teaching it. Thank you so much for enrolling!

There are many reasons to become a wedding photographer. Some of ours include:

• taking beautiful pictures of people & emotions
• having a flexible business where you're the boss
• making A LOT of money per weekend (we're talking up to $15,000 if you are really good at it)
• and much more!

Let's get to know Will Carnahan a bit more! Where did he go to school? Why did he start shooting weddings? Lots more inside!

Here are Will's top five tips for getting better wedding photos. Throughout this course you will get hundreds of other tips - but these are ones that Will thinks are most important!

In this video, Will does a live photo session with a couple (Phil and Isabel) to show us how he interacts with clients and poses them. During the video, we'll cut away to the photos themselves to see how they look. This is a great way to get started with posing a couple for a wedding or engagement shoot.

An illustrated guide with over 100 poses for photographing couples, women, men, children, and groups.

Here's a quick start guide to help you shoot engagement and wedding shoots with two people. Download the guide to help you when you're starting out.

Taking an online course isn't easy. It takes a lot of effort to stay committed. And you are about to embark on an epic journey starting your own business - so it will be even harder. But you can do it! And here is how!

In each section intro, Phil goes over what Will is going to be teaching in this section. This section is about setting up your photography business - the first steps.

There are three main types of wedding photographers - journalistic, fashion, and traditional. Within each type are sub-styles and combinations. Will goes over why it is important to choose a style early on.

To start a wedding photography business, you'll need certain equipment like a camera, memory cards, flashes, and other basic gear to get started. Here Will covers the basic kit you'll need to start out.

Canon vs. Nikon, Fuji vs. Sony - these are age-old questions that Will tackles in this video. Which brand is best for you? Find out inside!

In this video, Will suggests a few great websites for buying new and used camera gear.

Picking a name for your business is very important, and there are a few ways to do it. In this video lesson, Will gives some advice on how to pick a name.

When starting any business nowadays, having a great website is key to success. While it would take an entire course or two to learn the ins and outs of web construction and design, we want to give you the basics that make a great wedding photography website.

If you want to dive further into web design, hosting, themes, and everything else you need to get started, take our free Building a Website with Wordpress and Bluehost course.

It's time to take action! Our first challenge is a big one. We want you to pick a name for your company and start building your website. Only by taking action now will you be able to successfully build your wedding photography company. So take the time you need to get this action item done before moving on to the next lessons.

In this video, we show you how to purchase a domain name with Godaddy and Squarespace.

In this video, Will covers what types of products and services you can offer as a wedding photographer. These products (photos, albums, enlargements) and service (length of photography session, number of edits, second photographers, etc) go into building your packages. In the next video, we'll cover pricing.

In this lesson, we'll cover how to set prices that are competitive within your market, but also encourage customers to purchase a more expensive package.

In this video, we'll give you tips on how to get your first clients.

In this video, we'll talk about how important contracts are. We'll also talk about how we use deposits to secure dates.

In this video, Will talks about his philosophy as a wedding photographer - and what keeps him going.

This is the last video in this section. Phil gives a quick recap of what you just learned.

In each section intro, Phil goes over what Will is going to be teaching in this section. This section is about general wedding day tasks and what you'll be photographing.

In this video, Will talks about all of the things you need to take care of on the wedding day.

In this video, Will gives a basic overview with examples of what you'll be photographing during a typical wedding. In the next section, we'll dive deeper into how (technically, aesthetically, and creatively) to take these photos.

It's time to take action! With this action item, we ask you to prepare yourself for your next wedding.

This is the last video in this section. Phil gives a quick recap of what you just learned.

In each section intro, Phil goes over what Will is going to be teaching in this section. This section is about how to shoot a wedding - giving loads of examples and walking through each moment of a typical wedding.

In this video, Will covers the equipment you'll need for the wedding day and making sure that you're prepared.

In this video, we'll talk about the different types of lighting situations you'll need to consider and how this effects your equipment choices.

In this video, we'll help you decide whether you need an assistant or second shooter (and what the difference is).

In this video, we'll cover the basic rates for an assistant or second shooter.

In this action item, you take an important step towards being ready to shoot a big wedding.

In this video, we'll talk about the importance of scheduling the day out. There are a few key photo sessions you'll need to schedule with the help of a coordinator.

Before we dive into all the 'how-to' lessons, Will talks about the importance of having a look - and what to do to achieve it.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot details that show the setting of the ceremony. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot the bride and her bridesmaids getting ready. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot the groom and groomsmen getting ready. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

Here are some thoughts about shooting detail shots of jewelry, shoes, and other wedding items.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot everyone walking down the aisle. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot general wedding ceremony coverage. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot readers and the officiant during the ceremony. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot the vows, ring exchange, kiss, and any other major event during the ceremony. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot the couple walking out of the ceremony and any post-ceremony activities like signing the marriage license. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot family and group shots. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot posed couple shots. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

It's time to take action. Today's action item will help you prepare you for taking photos with your wedding couple either for engagement photos or at the wedding during the posed couple shoot.

In this video, we show you how to find inspirational photos with Pinterest.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how he shoots the reception grand entrance. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot reception detail shots. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how to shoot speeches and toasts. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how he shoots the cake cutting. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how he shoots the first dances (the wedding couple's first dance, father/daughter dance, and mother/son dance). We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how he shoots the bouquet and garter toss. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

In this video lesson, Will walks us through two weddings and shows us exactly how he shoots dance / party photos. We hope that these lessons inspire you with creative compositions and really help you understand how to take photos on the wedding day.

This is the last video in this section. Phil gives a quick recap of what you just learned.

In each section intro, Phil goes over what Will is going to be teaching in this section. This section is about editing photos and post-production workflow.

In this video, Will talks about the differences between Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, our preferred photo editing applications.

In this video, Will walks us through a very basic editing workflow in Adobe Lightroom. If you want to dive deeper into Lightroom, check out the other Video School Online courses.

In this tutorial, Will shows us how to export photos from Lightroom.

In this video, Will walks us through a very basic editing workflow in Adobe Photoshop. If you want to dive deeper into Photoshop, check out the other Video School Online courses.

In this video, Will shows us how to use Zenfolio to create private and shareable online photo galleries.

Here are some resources for using Lightroom Presets.

This is the last video in this section. Phil gives a quick recap of what you just learned.

In each section intro, Phil goes over what Will is going to be teaching in this section. This section is about taking your business to the next level and succeeding with wedding photography.

In this video, Will gives you tips on being a happy wedding photographer.

In this video, Will gives tips on how to stick with your business.

In this video, Will talks about how to continously improve your portfolio and how this will help you get more business.

In this video, Will talks about getting testimonials, how it will help your business, and where to post them.

In this video, Will talks about his favorite social networks and how to use them to increase business.

In this video, Will talks about how to compete in a saturated wedding photography market. How can you stand out and get work?

In this video, Will uncovers the truth about why wedding photography is so expensive.

In this video, Will talks about how to work with other vendors to increase business.

This is the last video in this section. Phil gives a quick recap of what you just learned.

In each section intro, Phil goes over what Will is going to be teaching in this section. This section is about taking engagement photos.

In this video, Will covers the basic equipment recommended for shooting engagement photos.

In this video, Will talks about the right price for engagement photos.

In this video, Will gives tips for choosing the perfect location for an engagement photo session.

In this video, Will gives some more tips and reminds us of the great poses that turn into beautiful photos.

In this video, Will reviews some of his favorite engagement photos.

This is the last video in this section. Phil gives a quick recap of what you just learned.