Before we wrap up our conversation about gear, here I want to share with you a few tips,…a few things that you might consider when you're thinking about what gear to bring when…you're photographing a wedding. Let's start off over here on the right.…I have two cameras set here on the table, and I have those two set here for a really important reason.…Whenever you're capturing pictures of something important, you almost always want to bring…with you a backup camera, because you never know when your camera might not function,…and at a wedding, that would be catastrophic. Now if you don't own two cameras, no big deal.…
See if there's one that you might be able to borrow, well, of course you could always…rent another camera, and even if you don't use it, it'll give you a peace of mind.…It'll help you capture better images, because you're not worried about your camera, because…you know that you have a backup.…Another thing that you might want to consider is having a gear bag. You know, some of us…don't have gear bags, and that's fine except at weddings I find having a gear bag is essential. Here's why.…
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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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