All Entries Tagged With: "wedding photographer"

Dress For Success in Photography

One of the keys to success in photography business is looking the part.
Yes…I know we’re all artists to some extent (some more than others) and we all have our own little quirks and such, but it doesn’t suit you well to dress like a starving artist (whether it’s true or not) when you’re trying to [...]

Photography Before the Wedding Ceremony

The bride and her family are preoccupied with endless details, everyone is running around working on last minute preparations, the scene is emotionally charged and nerves can be high strung, and you’re the photographer hired to shoot all this mess! You’re a wedding photographer. This is crunch time. This is where you [...]

Love Weddings: Success in Wedding Photography

Perhaps one of the most compelling characteristics of wedding photojournalism is the ability to capture the moment of pure emotion. This also happens to be one of the most difficult traits to consistently pull off.
We’ve discussed, in a past article, 4 keys to building instinct as a photographer and those would certainly help one [...]

Wedding Photography Unveiled [Book Review]

Wedding Photography Unveiled: Inspiration and Insight from 20 Top Photographers by Jacqueline Tobin
Wedding Photography Unveiled reveals the art, philosophies, strategies, business practices, and techniques of twenty top wedding photographers from across the United States and showcases their favorite images. The focus is on the freshest styles–especially the blend of photojournalism with more relaxed lifestyle [...]

20 Amazing Photographers From Around The Internet

The Internet is filled with wonderful photographers.  Here are 20 truly amazing photographers working in various fields.  Some are amateurs and some are professional photographers working hard at their art.  Give them some love by visiting their websites and say hi.  Enjoy!

Toronto-based Fashion and Beauty Photographer – AYM Photography – Angela Y Martin

“I’m an architect/photographer. [...]

Weekend Perusing: Four Benches

Discovered Art:
I love the mood of this image by Victor Palagano. The lamp post breaks up the symmetry of the photo and creates conflict in the viewer. You can purchase the 9×12 Fine Art Giclee Print Four Benches at DiscoveredArtists for $240. Not bad if you ask me.
In the Photoblogosphere:
If you’re a [...]

4 Keys to Building Instinct as a Photographer

There are essentially four keys to being a great photojournalist.

Preparation
Observation
Concentration
Anticipation

A great photojournalist will build these skill sets with continuous practice. Ultimately, as a photographer, your timing will become better and those opportune shots will start to fill your portfolio.
This is true for the many types of photojournalists:

The sports photographer
The action photographer
The wedding photojournalist

The better [...]

Weekend Perusing: The $20,000 Camera

Last Friday I was a little tied up with a destination wedding assignment so you had to go another weekend without the usual “Weekend Perusing” section. Well, this one will end up being a little bit longer than usual because there was quite a bit that happened while I was away. So here [...]

Fashion Photography [Book Review]

Special thanks to Amphoto Books and Watson-Guptill Publications for sending this book to review for you guys.
Fashion Photography: A Complete Guide to the Tools and Techniques of the Trade by Bruce Smith
The glamorous world of fashion photography has probably intrigued or inspired many more photographers than any other practice in the realm of professional photography. [...]

Portrait of a Groom

There are stark differences in providing a great portrait of a bride and that of a groom. While the bride’s portrait is often bathed in soft light and the focus on beauty, the groom’s portrait is that of a more defined genre. The photograph shouldn’t really come across as hard or moody but [...]

Preparation and Anticipation for Wedding Photography

Preparation is the key to anticipating great photographic opportunities in all aspects of photography. In wedding photography it’s one of the most important tools to ensuring that your clients receive the best work they hired you for. This is where being completely familiar with the format of the ceremony and events will ensure [...]

An Introduction To Wedding Photojournalism

A wedding photographer has the distinct privilege of capturing a permanent record of the most important day in a couple’s future. Their wedding day is the culmination of months of preparation, countless expenses, and a final note on their lives as individuals. There are two basic styles of wedding photography: The traditional wedding [...]