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Lesson 2
Getting Organised
Presented by:
Caroline Callaghan Wedding Photography Educator
B.A. (Hons) Photography
[email protected]@shawacademy.com
The Art of Wedding Photography– Part I
Lesson 1 Recap
About us
Course Agenda
Member Area & Community
Course Engagement
Wedding Photography Styles
How to get started
Gear Guide
Facebook Challenge
Today’s Lesson
Location Scouting Engagement Shoot Pre Wedding Organisation Benefits of a second shooter
Summary
Course Interaction
Next Steps
Q & A
A question?
Have you already photographed a wedding?
If so what was the most difficult part?
If not, why not?
Why Learn About Wedding Photography?
• Reduce stress on the day
• Won’t miss photo opportunities
• Builds relationship with clients
• Ensure day runs smoothly
Location Scouting
Location Scouting
Location Scouting
*AKA reconnaissance…. (Photo Reckie)
Location Scouting
• A chance to explore and find different locations
• You can work out timings
• Familiarity with the area
• Practice your shots
Pre-Wedding Shoot
Pre-Wedding Shoot
Pre Wedding Shoot
• Build trust with couple
• Get to know each other
• Practice poses and find
what’s best for them.
• Sales Opportunity
Pre Wedding Shoot
• What Mood?
• Hobbies and favourite
places
• Recommend clothes
or locations
Pre Wedding Shoot
• Give them Space
• Encourage affection
• Kiss slowly!
Pre Wedding Shoot
Pre Wedding Shoot
Pre-Wedding Organisation
Pre-Wedding OrganisationThe most successful wedding photographers…
…are the most organised photographers
Pre-Wedding Organization
• Meeting the clients
• Give advice on timings
• Break down the day
Pre Wedding Organisation
Wedding Day Sheet
• Contact Details
• VIPs names (some contact details)
• Locations and Timings
• Suppliers
• Special Shots
Pre Wedding Organisation
Wedding Day Sheet
Tips:
• Ask bride to give her hair and make up stylist a finish time
• Email couple with your timings
Pre Wedding Organisation
Shot List
• Break down into sections of the day
• Think informal shots, formal portraits and details
• Add any special requests from the wedding couple
Pre Wedding Organisation
Contract
• Coverage
• Price and payment schedule
• Details of presentation
• In case of emergency
Benefits of Second Shoot
Benefits of a second shooter**photography assistant
Benefits of a Second Shooter
• Let them be responsible for some of the shot list
• Can take the pressure off you and leave you more time to be creative
• Second camera
• Can get the candid shots of guests
Benefits of a Second Shooter
Benefits of a Second Shooter
Benefits of a Second Shooter
Benefits of a Second Shooter
Tips• Be clear who is the main photographer
• Communication
• Synchronise cameras
• How to share images
Conclusion
Feeling more confident?
Summary
Location Scouting Engagement Shoot Pre Wedding Organisation Second Shooters -Benefits
o Next step….Photographing the day!
o Attend all of the lessons live to ask Questions in
real time and benefit the most
o We’re here to help, so contact us anytime!
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Next Lesson
• The next session is “The Day Begins”
• Morning Shots
• Detail Shots
-Technical considerations
-Set ups
-Visual analysis
• Attend all of the lessons LIVE and your knowledge will grow
• Shaw Academy Lifetime Membership Prize during Lesson 6
• Recordings are available within 24 hours
Go to www.shawacademy.com and then the Top Right Corner – Members Area
Facebook/Twitter Challenge
• Email [email protected]
• Short multiple choice assignment in student login area (Not Graded)
• Recordings available in student log in area www.shawacademy.com within 24 hours
Send us in an example of a couple shoot
#ShawPhoto #Wedding
@shawacademy @shawwedding
Q&A
• We begin breaking down your shot list
• You will analysis images from The Morning &
Detail shots
• You will gain an insight into creating beautiful
unique images
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