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Wedding Photography Creative Techniques for Lighting, Posing, and Marketing for Digital and Film Photographers

by: Ferro, Rick

Wedding Photography Creative Techniques for Lighting, Posing, and Marketing for Digital and Film Photographers

by: Ferro, Rick

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9781584281429
ISBN 10:
1584281421
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 10/01/2004
Publisher: Amherst Media

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The third edition of this successful handbook provides tips and techniques for the beginning wedding photographer as well as for professionals seeking to refine their techniques and expand their business. Featuring 50 new images and an updated text covering topics as varied as online marketing, digital techniques, and lighting, this guide helps photographers ensure that they will be at the right place at the right time to take the best picture. Advice on how to take flattering portraits of couples and how to select appropriate sites for wedding pictures is included.

Foreword	p. 5
Acknowledgments	p. 6
Introduction	p. 7
About the Author	p. 7
Before the Wedding
Pre-Planning	p. 10
The Magic of Makeup	p. 12
Color Images	p. 12
Black & White Images	p. 12
Both in One Sitting	p. 13
Elegant Hand Posing	p. 14
Veil as Backdrop	p. 14
Hand Posing	p. 14
Camera Position	p. 16
Composition	p. 16
Awards	p. 16
Glamour with the Dress	p. 18
Bridal Portraits	p. 20
Lighting	p. 20
Posing	p. 20
Pick a Key	p. 22
High Key Images	p. 22
Low Key Images	p. 23
Engagement Portraits	p. 24
The Benefits	p. 24
Preparing for the Session	p. 24
Getting Started	p. 26
Training	p. 26
Portfolio	p. 26
Pricing	p. 27
Packaging	p. 27
Creating Top-Quality Files	p. 28
The Ceremony
Preparing	p. 32
Meet the Minister	p. 32
Flash Photography	p. 32
Lenses	p. 33
The Church	p. 33
Ceremony Variations	p. 34
Customs	p. 34
Communion	p. 34
Lighting	p. 34
Return to the Altar	p. 36
Organization	p. 36
Other Elements to Shoot	p. 36
Timing	p. 36
Receiving Line	p. 39
Ideas for Photos	p. 39
The Bride and Groom
Capturing Emotion	p. 42
An Elegant Pose	p. 42
Feelings	p. 42
The First Time, Every Time	p. 44
Lighting	p. 44
Posing	p. 44
Posing Formals	p. 46
Formals	p. 46
Details	p. 46
Posing	p. 46
Albums	p. 46
Simple Variations	p. 48
Lighting	p. 48
Styling the Dress and Veil	p. 48
The Veil as a Prop	p. 50
Tilt	p. 50
Photojournalism	p. 50
In the Aisle	p. 52
Location	p. 52
Composition	p. 52
Hand Posing	p. 52
Environmental Images	p. 54
Bad Weather	p. 54
Timing	p. 57
A Favorite Location	p. 57
The Rings	p. 58
Three Ring Exchanges	p. 58
The Outdoor Exchange	p. 58
Additional Shots	p. 58
Working with Grooms	p. 60
A Tough Shoot	p. 60
Delicate Curves	p. 62
Awards	p. 62
Posing	p. 62
Location	p. 62
Light	p. 62
Camera Angle	p. 64
Composition	p. 64
An Elevated Position	p. 64
Including Architecture	p. 66
Composition	p. 66
Location Scouting	p. 66
Bare-Bulb Lighting	p. 68
Indoors and Out	p. 68
Metering for Backlighting	p. 68
Styling the Groom	p. 70
In the Gazebo	p. 70
A GQ Shot	p. 70
Position, Pose, Lighting	p. 72
Location	p. 72
Basic Posing	p. 72
Hand Posing	p. 72
Styling the Gown	p. 72
Silhouettes	p. 74
The Technique	p. 74
Composition	p. 74
Details at the Reception	p. 76
Group Portraits
Planning	p. 80
Posing	p. 81
Depth of Field	p. 81
The Couple with the Bride's Family	p. 82
The Bride with Her Family	p. 82
The Bride	p. 83
The Couple with the Groom's Family	p. 83
The Groom with His Family	p. 83
The Groom	p. 83
Wedding Party Setups	p. 83
Coordinating the Shoot	p. 84
Timing	p. 84
The Bride	p. 84
Working with Children	p. 84
The Guys	p. 86
Before the Wedding	p. 86
After the Wedding	p. 86
Location	p. 86
Having Some Fun	p. 88
The Rules	p. 88
Be Creative	p. 88
Add Props	p. 88
Using Digital	p. 88
Learning Names	p. 88
Candid Moments	p. 90
Emotion	p. 90
Mind Set	p. 90
Digital	p. 90
Total Coverage	p. 90
Pre-Ceremony Portraits	p. 92
The Bride's Family	p. 92
Have a Plan in Place	p. 93
Marketing and Selling
Marketing Your Studio	p. 96
Hook	p. 96
Samples	p. 96
Wallets	p. 98
Mall Promotion	p. 99
The Importance of Marketing	p. 100
Choosing a Web Master	p. 101
Proofing, Sales Orders, and Presentation	p. 103
Lightning	p. 103
Studiomaster Pro	p. 103
Collages.net	p. 105
Studio Design	p. 108
Consultation Rooms	p. 108
Exterior	p. 108
Shooting Areas	p. 111
Appendix
Suggested Poses and Groupings	p. 116
Sample Copyright and Model Release Form	p. 119
Sample Wedding Contract	p. 120
Index	p. 122
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Wedding Photography Creative Techniques for Lighting, Posing, and Marketing for Digital and Film Photographers

Wedding Photography Creative Techniques for Lighting, Posing, and Marketing for Digital and Film Photographers

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