Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories

Wedding photography takes more than talent A great wedding photographer is a storyteller and an artist, capable of capturing the events and emotions without seeming to intrude on the beauty of this special day. But taking great pictures is only a small part of the puzzle that creates success in this business. More than anything else, to become successful, a wedding photographer must excel at the art of running a business. If you′ve wondered whether wedding photography is for you, or if you′ve made the decision but aren′t sure how to get started, this book will give you the answers and the motivation you need to start down the path of becoming a successful wedding photographer. Discover what makes wedding photography a unique specialty Identify your personal photographic style Choose the right equipment and learn how to transport it safely, even to exotic locations Learn to read situations and spot great opportunities for candid shots Know appropriate etiquette for shooting in dressing rooms and during the ceremony Discover the importance of a website and how to make it findable Perfect the skills necessary to market and manage your business With full–color illustrations showing what to do and what to avoid

Acknowledgments. Preface. PART I: Understanding Digital Wedding Photography. Chapter 1: The World of Wedding Photography. Chapter 2: Developing Your Own Style. Chapter 3: The Right Equipment for the Job. Chapter 4: Camera Settings and Digital Exposure. PART II: Wedding Photography Techniques and Concepts. Chapter 5: Composing Your Art. Chapter 6: Finding Beauty and Emotion in the Dressing Room. Chapter 7: Shooting Outdoors. Chapter 8: Shooting Indoors. Chapter 9: Documenting the Ceremony. Chapter 10: Capturing Candid Moments. Chapter 11: Creating Romance in the Magic Hour. Chapter 12: Jazzing Up the Reception. PART III: The Business of Digital Wedding Photography. Chapter 13: Creating Your Own Workspace. Chapter 14: Digital Workflow: Getting Images from Camera to Client. Chapter 15: Manipulating Your Images. Chapter 16: Creating the Finished Product. Chapter 17: Cracking the Secret Code: Breaking into the Business. Chapter 18: Show Yourself: A Website of Your Own. Chapter 19: Destination Weddings. Appendix: How–To Gallery. Index.

Glen Johnson borrowed his father′s camera in sixth grade and began taking pictures. A travel enthusiast, he first pursued a career in landscape photography. But when photographing his sister′s wedding, Glen discovered his dream job. Now he travels the world shooting wedding photos, recording memories for others, and making more of his own. View his work at www.aperturephotographics.com.