Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    1. It starts here: Photographing the dress and shoes at the bride’s home or hotel

    2. Bride applying makeup, close up shot

    3. Photographing the bride’s dress as it’s being done up

    4. Photographing other items of clothing as they’re being done up

    5. Don’t overlook those small but important details

    6. Shooting through a doorway or structure for a reportage photo

    7. Photos of family member looking over the speech and other notes

    8. Parents seeing the bride for the first time

    9. Bride by a window – flatter her with soft light

    10. Bride by a window – against the light, featuring the dress

    11. Bride relaxing on a sofa looking out of a window

    12. Bride walking down the stairs

    13. Getting Ready Section – PDF of thumbnails (see Resources)

    1. Arriving at the church

    2. Photographing the wedding rings

    3. Walking the aisle – Photographing the processional and recessional

    4. Capturing the groom’s first sight of his bride

    5. Capturing some wedding ceremony moments – Part I

    6. More wedding ceremony moments – Part 2

    7. Signing the register / marriage license

    8. The Ceremony Section – PDF of thumbnails (see Resources)

    1. Dramatic image of bride and groom in the church doorway

    2. Capturing the hugs and kisses immediately following the ceremony

    3. Throwing of the confetti – always a great action shot

    4. A few tips for taking formal photos of the bride

    5. Photographing informal photos of the groom

    6. Photographing relaxed photos of the groom and his best man

    7. An idea for a strong, dramatic photo of the groom

    8. The bride and groom standing and sitting in the car or carriage

    9. After the Ceremony Section – PDF of thumbnails (see Resources)

    1. Drinks on a tray – get in quick before they go

    2. The formal group photos – the families will always ask for these

    3. Ideas for photographing the groomsmen and bridesmaids

    4. Bride and groom kissing to cheering friends

    5. The bouquet and bride with a difference

    6. Photographing the bride and groom on their own in a relaxed mood

    7. Creative idea for a cake shot, with bride and groom in background

    8. Photographing the wedding breakfast speeches

    9. Photographing the first dance

    10. The Reception section – PDF of thumbnails (see Resources)

    1. Course conclusion

About this course

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  • 42 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

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