Digital Wedding Photography For Dummies

by Murphy, Amber

• ISBN13: 9780470631461
• ISBN10: 0470631465
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-04-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The easy way to run a successful wedding photography businessDigital Wedding Photography For Dummies empowers you to take the next step in your passion for photography and teaches you the fundamentals of running a successful wedding photography business. In addition, you will become familiar with all the tools and techniques used by some of the most successful people in the industry. Now, you can turn to Digital Wedding Photography For Dummies for friendly, hands-on guidance on selecting the right equipment, building a client list, and developing the skills and techniques needed to keep clients happy. How to run a successful wedding photography business Building a portfolio and connecting with potential clients How to create a professional experience that will put clients at easeFrom choosing the proper equipment, camera settings, lighting, and angles, to creating a professional personality that will put clients at ease and strengthen your portfolio, this practical guide has you covered.

Author Biography

Amber Murphy is a professional wedding and portrait photographer who is known for bringing a fresh and unique perspective to the art of photography. She is a member of the Wedding Photography Association and the Professional Photographers of America.

Table of Contents

Introduction  1

Part I: Getting the Big Picture: Becoming a Wedding Photographer  7

Chapter 1: The Wide-Angle View of Wedding Photography 9

Chapter 2: Basic Photographic Equipment and Know-How 21

Chapter 3: Understanding Lighting and Composition Techniques 45

Chapter 4: Capturing a Wedding’s Excitement and Emotions 65

Chapter 5: Exploring Photographic Styles 83

Part II: Lights, Camera, Action: Capturing the Wedding Day  95

Chapter 6: Preparing Your Gear and Yourself 97

Chapter 7: Shooting Scenes to Frame the Wedding Story 107

Chapter 8: Herding Cats (Also Known as Shooting Portraits) 119

Chapter 9: Getting the Must-Have Moments 135

Part III: Creating the Package for the Newlyweds: Editing and Album Design  165

Chapter 10: Back at the Studio: Getting Organized and Preparing to Edit 167

Chapter 11: Editing Your Images 181

Chapter 12: Making Your Photos Available on DVD and Online 203

Chapter 13: Compiling and Designing the Wedding Album 219

Part IV: Building Your Portfolio and Business  241

Chapter 14: Putting Together Your Portfolio 243

Chapter 15: Crafting an Effective Business Model 251

Chapter 16: Getting Your Name Out There 265

Part V: The Part of Tens  277

Chapter 17: Avoiding Ten Common Wedding Photography Mistakes 279

Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Working with a Second Shooter 285

Index  291