Digital Wedding Photography For Dummies

Creating a Workspace That Works for You

Like any other profession, a photographer needs a place to work and the right equipment to get the job done. In the following sections, I go over each tool you need as well as specifications to look for when making your purchases. I also outline how to set up a workspace that lends itself to productivity.

Getting the right gear

With the advance of digital technology, wedding photographers these days have it much easier than those who worked with film in that you no longer have to set up a whole darkroom to process all your pictures. Instead, you can set up a “digital darkroom” with a computer, photo-editing software, a card reader, and an external hard drive.

Computer

One of the most important tools of the trade for a digital photographer is a computer because it enables you to sort through, edit, and process all your images. A lot of debate takes place among photographers about whether a Mac or PC is better, or a laptop or desktop. But in the end, I believe those issues come down to a matter of preference and that you can accomplish your goals with either type, as long as the computer you choose has the right kind of hardware to handle the intensive editing programs and quantity of large files. Here are some of the basic specifications to look for when choosing a computer to handle your digital photography workflow:

Processor: The processor ...