Contemporary Wedding Photography

by Walton, Steve

• ISBN13: 9780715324615
• ISBN10: 0715324616
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-12-10
• Publisher: F & W Media Inc

Summary

Wedding photography has become about story-telling - capturing the emotions and atmosphere of the day through reportage-style photography. This user-friendly manual reveals the techniques needed to create this contemporary style, for professional photographers looking to update their methods, or for aspiring photographers wanting to break into this lucrative market. Includes all the advice you need, from preparation and planning before the wedding, to digital manipulation of your images and presentation to the couple. Features comprehensive checklists, professional tips, tried-and-tested templates, advice boxes and step-by-step sequences to provide endless inspiration and guarantee successful shooting. Demonstrates the fresh contemporary style preferred by modern couples. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Preparation	p. 16
Meeting Your Clients	p. 18
The Pre-Wedding Shoot	p. 20
Selecting Locations	p. 22
The Wedding Photographer's Kit	p. 24
Sequence of Events	p. 26
Directing Poses	p. 28
Natural Poses	p. 30
Romantic Poses	p. 32
Outdoor Poses	p. 34
Dramatic Poses	p. 36
Directing Groups	p. 38
Directing Large Groups	p. 40
Photographing Details	p. 42
Before the Ceremony	p. 44
After the Ceremony	p. 46
The Rings	p. 48
At the Reception	p. 50
The Wedding Story	p. 52
At the Bride's Home	p. 54
At Home with the Groom	p. 60
En Route with the Groom	p. 64
Arriving with the Bride	p. 66
The Ceremony	p. 68
The Signing	p. 70
Reportage Shots	p. 72
Group Shots	p. 80
The Bride and Groom Leaving	p. 88
The Reception	p. 94
Cake and Party Time	p. 102
Editing and Digital Darkroom	p. 106
Editing Your Photographs	p. 110
Digital Darkroom	p. 112
Printing Advice	p. 120
Designing the Album	p. 122
Album Styles and Choices	p. 124
Designing the Album	p. 126
Magazine Style Albums	p. 128
Traditional Style Albums	p. 130
The Business of Marketing	p. 132
Marketing	p. 134
Websites	p. 138
The A-Z of Professional Wedding Photography Tips	p. 140
Index	p. 142
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