Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Wedding Photography Overview

What it takes

Finding a balance

Time management

Creativity versus business

Meeting the clients

First impressions

Realistic expectations

The importance of client communication

Covering the day

Timeline

Preparations

Delivering the goods

Proofs

Prints and wedding book

Chapter 2: Getting the Most Out of Your Gear

Camera

Lenses

Wide-angle lenses

Normal lenses

Telephoto lenses

Fixed focal length

Zoom lenses

Constant aperture versus variable aperture lenses

Lighting Tools

Flash

Light modifier tools

Accessories

Chapter 3: Exposure and Composition

Exposure

Metering a scene

Shutter speed

Aperture

ISO

Putting it all together

Exposure Challenges

Composition

Basic rules of composition

When to break the rules

Chapter 4: Developing a Style

What is style?

Traditional

Photojournalism

Mixed styles

What to look for

Creating a look and feel

Formal versus informal

Using color

Black and white

Branding

Marketing your style

Traditional marketing

Web site and blog

Social media

Chapter 5: Outdoor Shooting

Exposure considerations

Bright sun

Shade

Part sun, part shade

Sunset and later

Plan ahead

Chapter 6: Indoor Shooting

Exposure considerations

Window light

Low light

Lens choices for low light

ISO and noise

White balance and artificial lighting

Color of light

Color temperature

White balance

Mixed lighting conditions

When to use the flash

Chapter 7: The Bride and Groom

When to take the Portaits

The Bride

Getting ready

The rings

The dress

Posing the bride

The Groom

Getting ready

The tuxedo

Posing the groom

The bride and groom together

Posing the couple

Backgrounds

Lighting

Chapter 8: Group Portraits

Making and sticking to a shot list

Location

Family

The Bridal Party

The bride and her bridesmaids

The groom and his groomsmen

The entire bridal party

Posing tips for groups

Planning on the best time to take the group portraits

How many photos do you actually need?

Chapter 9: The Ceremony

Preparation

Know the schedule

Know the rules

Know your angles

Watch your light

The must-have shots

The first look

The vows

The ring exchange

Other must-have moments

Working with a second photographer

Working with videographers

Chapter 10: The Reception

the venue

the Guests

Capturing the dances

Cake cutting

Toasts

Bouquet Toss and Garter Toss

Candids

Chapter 11: Postproduction

Importing, sorting, and editing images

Importing

Sorting

Editing

Photo-editing software

Photoshop

Photoshop Lightroom

Apple Aperture

Photoshop Elements

Actions

Output

File management and storage

Appendix: Presenting the Product to the Client

Wedding books

Canvas prints

Glossary