Master's guide to wedding photography : capturing unforgettable moments and lasting impressions / Marcus Bell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bell, Marcus, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wedding photography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (215 pages) : illustrations (some color), photographs

Place of Publication:

Buffalo, New York : Amherst Media, 2007.

Summary:

From the history of photography and how to shoot wedding portraits to creating stylish albums and working with digital output, everything a wedding photographer needs to know is included in this all-encompassing manual. Photographers are provided with a shooting guide that walks them through the wedding day and offers advice on a variety of topics—including integrating detail, capturing the walk down the aisle, working in and out of doors, and finding and illustrating key relationships. Traditional and “in" methods of wedding photography are depicted in an educational timeline that explores past, present, and future trends in the field; current photo manipulation software, such as Adobe Photoshop and compatible plug-ins, are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on client interaction both before and after the big day, transforming prints into fine arts products, and developing and fine-tuning a creative shooting style.

Contents:

Cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

INTRODUCTION

How Wedding Photography Has Changed

A Different Approach

1. WHAT SHAPES YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY?

Pivotal Moments in Your Life

The Influence of Other Artists

Learning from the Masters

Influential Photographers

Your Clients' Perspectives

A Grandmother's Love

Colleen's Story

Summary

2. CREATING YOUR OWN STYLE

What is Style?

Applying Your Life Experience to the Shoot

Get Passionate

The Style Equation

Don't Be Led Astray

3. THE PERFECT WEDDING IMAGE

What Makes a Good Photograph?

Lighting

Composition Basics

Tips for Success

Make a Mental Shoot List

See the Moment (and Improve It)

Hone Your People Skills

Get Organized

Know the Locations

Photograph the Guests

Each Wedding is Different

4. THE EVENT AS IT UNFOLDS

The Engagement Shoot

The Bride

Preparations

Details .

Key Relationships

The Bride's Family Portrait

The Bridal Attendants

A Proud Day

The Bridal Portrait

The Groom

Details

Portrait of a Man

The Groom's Family Portrait

The Groomsmen

An Anxious Wait

Guests Arriving

The Bride Arrives

The Ceremony

Father and Daughter

Here Comes the Bride

The Vows

Outdoor and Nontraditional Ceremonies

Traditions, Culture, and Religion

Architecture

Additional Details

After the Ceremony

Introducing the Newlyweds

Congratulations

Love Flows

Location, Location, Location

The Bridal Party

The Couple

The Reception

Fine Details

A Slideshow to Cherish

5. SELLING YOUR PRODUCTS

Determining Your Studio's Image

The Initial Interview

First Impressions

Directing the Interview

Handling Objections

Selling After Clients Have Booked

Presenting the Image.

Additional Tips for Selling

Provide Honest, Professional Advice

Sell Your Work as Art

Show Clients the Value of Photography

Offer Prepurchase Options

Pricing

6. CREATING A MASTER IMAGE

The Basic Principles

Exposure

Dodging and Burning

Contrast (Paper Grade)

Color

Grain

Having Direction and Vision

Center of Interest

Impact

Composition

Create the Mood

Creating a Great Base

Check for Exposure Limitations

Create Layers

Additional Shadow Detail

Applying Detail

Save the File

Flatten the Image

Noise Reduction

Remove Dust and Distracting Elements

Capture Sharpening

Applying Your Vision and Shaping Your Print

Contrast

Black &amp

White

Selective Softness

Sharpness

7. PRINTING AND PRESENTATION

Printing

Output Sharpening

Add Noise

Soft Proofing

Selecting Your Print Medium

Presentation Basics

Research

The Test of Time

Additional Products

Fine-Art Products

The Classic Gallery Print

Canvas Prints

Portfolio Collections

8. ALBUMS AND ART BOOKS

Image Selection

Design Principles

Types of Albums

Classic Albums

Magazine Albums

Combination Albums

Art Book Collections

What Does a Great Album Mean?

9. EQUIPMENT AND WORKFLOW

Equipment

Budget

Camera

Computer Hardware

Software

Digital Workflow

Quality

Time Management

Cost Management

File Management

Sample Digital Workflow

Image Capture

Image Downloads

Image Editing

Image Processing

In Closing

CONCLUSION

In Review

Moving Ahead

Establish the Right Mind-Set

Find Your Space to Dream

Make Plans to Live Your Dreams

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-60895-195-2

1-306-05842-2

OCLC:

613962442