Wedding Photography Course
Skill Success
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- Certificate of completion - Free
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Overview
This course includes lifetime access so you can complete it at your own speed.
In this Wedding Photography course, you will be able to learn some techniques and strategies to help you start your wedding photography business. This course will help you succeed by giving you concrete action items. If you follow everything, you’ll have a wedding photography business up and running by the end of the course. Will Carnahan, professional wedding photographer, and Phil Ebiner, professional wedding videographer take you through every step of becoming a successful photographer. By taking this course today, you will be able to use your photography skills to make people happy and make a lot money!
Benefits of taking this course include:
- Unlimited and lifetime access to the course
- Learn the course at your own pace
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Description
You're a photographer and you want to make money from your hobby and passion. Does this sound like you? If it does, have you ever thought about doing wedding photography?
Average wedding photographer's make over $3,000 per wedding. Great photographers can make $10,000+ per wedding. And money isn't the only reason to be a wedding photographer. It is an important job that helps capture a beautiful day and preserve memories for a lifetime.
If you're interested in using your photo skills to make people happy (and make money), this is a great course for you!
This Wedding Photography Course will cover the following topics:
Topic 1 - Introduction
- What’s This Course All About?
- Why Should You Become A Wedding Photographer?
- Who Is The Instructor (Will Carnahan)?
- 5 Tips for Better Wedding Photos
- How To Pose And Interact With A Couple (Live Session)
- Wedding Pose Downloadable Guide: 7 Poses, 35 Shots, Endless Possibilities
- How Will You Succeed In This Course?
Topic 2 - Setting Up Your Wedding Photography Business
- Section Introduction
- What Type Of Wedding Photographer Are You?
- How To Build Your Starter Camera Kit. What Equipment Do You Need?
- What Camera Brand Is The Best?
- Where Should You Buy Camera Equipment?
- How To Pick A Name For Your Wedding Photography Company
- Top Tips For Launching A Website
- Action Item: Pick A Company Name & Build Your Website
- How To Build Your Wedding Packages
- Pricing To Make Sales & Success
- How To Get Your Very First Clients
- The Importance Of Contracts
- The Philosophy Of A Happy Wedding Photographer
- Section Recap – What Did We Learn In This Section?
Topic 3 - Wedding Day Overview
- Section Introduction
- Taking Care Of Business On The Wedding Day
- What Will You Be Photographing On The Wedding Day?
- Action Item: List Out The Key Moments Of Your Next Wedding
- Section Recap: What Did We Learn In This Section?
Topic 4 - How To Photograph A Wedding
- Section Intro
- Wedding Day Equipment Check
- Wedding Day Considerations – Day Vs. Night, Indoor Vs. Outdoor
- Do You Need An Assistant Or Second Shooter?
- How Much Should You Pay A Second Shooter?
- Action Item: Find A 2nd Shooter
- Scheduling The Wedding Day (First Looks, Family Photos, Couple Shots, etc)
- Achieving Your Look
- How To Shoot: Pre-Ceremony Details
- How To Shoot: Bride And Bridal Party Preparation
- How To Shoot: Groom And Groomsmen Preparation
- Thoughts About Shooting Details
- How To Shoot: Walking Down The Aisle
- How To Shoot: Ceremony Coverage
- How To Shoot: Ceremony Readers And Officiants
- How to Shoot: Vows, Ring Exchange, And The Kiss
- How To Shoot: Walking Out Of The Ceremony And Post-Ceremony Activities
- How To Shoot: Family, Group, And Wedding Party Photos
- How To Shoot: Posed Couple Shots
- Action Item: Save Your Favorite Poses
- Action Item Demonstration: Finding Inspirational Photos On Pinterest
- How To Shoot: Reception Grand Entrance
- How To Shoot: Reception Details
- How To Shoot: Speeches And Toasts
- How To Shoot: Cake Cutting
- How To Shoot: The First Dances
- How To Shoot: Bouquet And Garter Toss
- How To Shoot: The Dance/Party Scene
- Recap – What Did We Learn In This section?
Topic 5 - Editing Wedding Photos: Post-Production Workflow
- Section Intro
- Which Photo Editing Application Should You Use?
- Photo Editing Workflow In Lightroom
- Exporting Photos From Lightroom
- Photo Editing Workflow In Photoshop
- Creating An Online Gallery: Zenfolio Overview
- Using Lightroom Presets
- Recap – What Did We Learn In This Section?
Topic 6 - Succeeding With Wedding Photography: Taking It To The Next Level!
- Section Intro
- Being Happy – Tips From A Wedding Photographer
- Making It A Business And Sticking With It
- Building Out Your Portfolio
- Getting Testimonials – Yelp, Wedding Wire, The Knot
- Using Social Media & Networks To Expand Your Business
- Dealing With Saturated Markets
- Competing With Family Photographers (Why Is Wedding Photography So Expensive!)
- Working With Other Vendors For Success
- Section Recap – What Did We Learn In This Section?
Topic 7 - Bonus: Shooting Engagement Photos
- Section Intro
- What Equipment Do You Need For An Engagement Shoot?
- How Much To Charge For Engagement Photos
- Picking The Perfect Location For Engagement Photos
- Tips For Posing And Interacting With The Couple
- Review Of Engagement Photos
- Section Recap – What Did We Learn In This Section?
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning about wedding photography.
Requirements
No prior knowledge is required to take this course.
Career path
Students can pursue a career of being a wedding photographer.
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