Contemporary Wedding Photography

by Julie Oswin, Steve Walton

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780715335437
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	05/25/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	147
File size:	35 MB
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About the Author

Julie Oswin and Steve Walton are professional wedding photographers with a reputation for innovation. Their work is regularly featured in the UK bridal/ photography press. They run one of the leading professional wedding and portrait studios in the UK, and live in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Table of Contents

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