The Art of Wedding Photography (Vanessa Joy Education)

Book Synopsis: "The Art of Wedding Photography" is for the budding and experienced wedding photographer alike, for those looking to take their craft to the next level. Attract higher end, luxury clientele by learning how to create stunning imagery that stands out in today's crowded market. Join in a deep-dive study on subjects such as posing and lighting, working with a second photographer, and some of author Vanessa Joy's photography gear favorites and much, much more. In addition to an all-encompassing wedding photography guide, Joy encourages readers to strive beyond and learn sales processes that'll raise your bottom line. Wait no longer to make an investment into your business and craft, unlock the secrets with Joy's book today. This book includes free digital downloads to support written material.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 | FIRST THINGS

Creative Subjectivity: Rules to Know Before You Break Them

Looking Up and Looking Down

CHAPTER 2 | POSING

Ten Great Pose Ideas for a Bride and Groom

Three Overlooked Posing Secrets

Hips, Hands, and Height

Three Tips on Posing Men

Three Tips on Posing Women

Posing Large Groups Quickly

Five Rules to Group Photos

CHAPTER 3 | MANAGING THE SHOOT

Family Photos Fast

How to Photograph the Details at a Wedding

How to Shoot an Engagement Session

CHAPTER 4 | THE SECOND SHOOTER

Five Second - Shooter Musts

CHAPTER 5 | STRATEGIES OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Six Ways to Make Your Bride a Knockout

Five Tips on How to Photograph Bridesmaids

Five Steps to Easy Headshots

How to Effectively Bounce Flash at an Event

CHAPTER 6 | LIGHTING

Wedding Lighting – It's Not About the Light

Three Easy Lighting Setups for the Natural Light Photographer

How to Take Bright and Colorful Photos

Challenges of a Natural Light Photographer

Lighting for Social Branding

Two Lights, One Easy Setup

CHAPTER 7 | EDITING AND PRODUCTION

Should You Switch to Capture One From Lightroom?

Tips for Skin Tones – Do's and Don'ts for Pre- and Post-Production

CHAPTER 8 | EQUIPMENT FOR THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Shooting in a Studio When You're a Natural Light Photographer

Why I Dumped My 85mm 1.2 L

Five Reasons Why Every Photographer Should Own a 50mm Lens

Tips for Tethering: Five Things You Should Know

CHAPTER 9 | EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS

Four Ways to Add a Touch of Glam to Your Wedding Work

How to Keep Your Style Outside Your Genre

No More Mondays Newborn Photography – From a Mom's POV

How to Rock an Album Design

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