Learning Wedding Photography

Photographer, author, and teacher Chris Orwig details the technical and creative decisions involved in shooting thoughtful, story-filled wedding photographs.

Welcome

• Intro to wedding photography

1. Planning and Preparation

• Why shoot weddings?
• Identifying the goals of your photographs
• Preplanning the photography of the event
• Reviewing essential gear
• Looking at specialty gear
• Exploring other gear tips

2. Before the Ceremony

• Showing up early and starting right away
• Creating the shots of the first family group
• Documenting the extended family
• Shooting the bridal party
• Documenting the groomsmen
• Making space for the bride and groom

3. Documenting the Wedding

• Looking for transitional shots
• Savoring the moments of the ceremony
• Capturing the emotion after the ceremony

4. Photographing after the Ceremony and the Reception

• Photographing the couple
• Photographing guests
• Capturing the details
• Staying hungry for the magic shots
• Documenting the events unfolding
• Having fun

5. Postproduction and Delivery of Images

• Exploring postproduction strategies
• Reviewing postproduction examples
• Delivering the wedding images

Conclusion

• Next steps