Photographing the bride and the bridesmaid is one thing,…photographing the groom and the groomsmen is something completely different.…This group of guys, well, they've somehow come together, and there will be a different dynamic or energy.…Often what you have to do in these situations is you have to really lead and direct.…You have to kind of become one of the gang, get them on your side in order to create some…sort of an interesting photograph.…So, let's take a look at a few pictures which will help illustrate some ways that we can…work with grooms and their groomsmen.…
The first photograph that I want to show is this one here.…It's kind of setting the scene. The guys are sitting in this room.…They are kind of fidgeting, they are almost a little bit bored, they are just waiting,…they want something to happen.…So, I stood up on piano bench and just captured this shot.…You know, it's these waiting moments which are kind of interesting.…Well, after having captured this, I just started to chat and hang out with the guys,…
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3/1/2013Chris Orwig has been in exactly this position, and in this course, he shares his experiences and creative insights, all liberally illustrated with examples from weddings that he has photographed. The course begins with details on preproduction—your gear and equipment decisions and the importance of talking to the bride and groom about their goals for your photographs. It also explores some key strategies for documenting the ceremony and the celebration afterwards. Lastly, Chris reviews some postproduction strategies for enhancing your images and delivering them to the happy couple.
Skill Level Intermediate
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Welcome
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Intro to wedding photography1m 57s
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1. Planning and Preparation
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Why shoot weddings?5m 49s
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Reviewing essential gear4m 31s
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Exploring other gear tips2m 37s
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2. Before the Ceremony
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Shooting the bridal party6m 23s
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3. Documenting the Wedding
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4. Photographing after the Ceremony and the Reception
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Photographing the couple6m 22s
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Photographing guests2m 25s
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Capturing the details4m 31s
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Having fun2m 58s
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5. Postproduction and Delivery of Images
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 51s
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