Overview

Expert advice on becoming a successful wedding photographer Wedding photography can be a great hobby or home-based business. But while it's an exciting and lucrative field, it also has its challenges. 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 create stunning and memorable images. Covers tools and techniques practiced by some of the most successful photographers in the business Advice on camera settings, lighting, and angles How to create a professional experience that will put clients at ease Build a portfolio and connect with clients Start a wedding photography business Whether you're an aspiring wedding photographer who wants to learn about the techniques that make the best wedding photographers successful, or are in the business and want tips and advice to improve your skills, this practical guide has you covered.

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Author:   Amber Murphy ,  Tracy L. Barr
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.746kg
ISBN:  

9780470631461

ISBN 10:   0470631465
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   09 April 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

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

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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.

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