Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories

Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories

by Glen Johnson
Released August 2006
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9780471790174

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Book description

Capture unforgettable moments of that special day





Professional wedding photographer Glen Johnson knows there's a huge difference between being able to take good pictures and being a good wedding photographer. In this exquisite, full-color book, Glen dispenses sage advice and solutions for taking impressive digital wedding images -- posed or candid, in any weather, in any setting, at any locale. You will also learn the secrets of creating a successful digital wedding photography business, and much more. Whether you're an aspiring professional or an amateur who wants to improve your skills at digital wedding photography, this book will help you succeed.



Discover what makes wedding photography a unique specialty

* Find out how to make people feel relaxed and comfortable while you're shooting

* Explore ways to capture the emotion as well as the moment

* Understand different photographic styles and adapt to your client's wishes

* Prepare for all types of lighting situations

* Learn appropriate etiquette for shooting in dressing rooms and during the ceremony

* Know what to take when traveling abroad

* Set up the perfect digital studio to process your images

* Find out how to price your work realistically

* See why your business skills may be more important than your photographic talent

Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, each showingthe camera settings and other details used to create the image

Table of contents

  1. Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories
    1. Copyright
    2. About the Author
    3. Credits
    4. Dedication
    5. Preface
      1. Is This Book for You?
      2. What Does This Book Cover?
      3. Contributing Photographers
      4. Contacting the Author
    6. Acknowledgments
    7. Contents at a Glance
    8. Contents (1/2)
    9. Contents (2/2)
    10. Part I: Understanding Digital Wedding Photography
      1. Chapter 1: The World of Wedding Photography (1/2)
      2. Chapter 1: The World of Wedding Photography (2/2)
        1. Capturing Weddings
        2. Challenging and Rewarding Profession
        3. Using the Tools of the Trade
        4. Recording Life’s Milestone with Pictures
        5. Breaking into the Business of Wedding Photography
        6. Summary
      3. Chapter 2: Developing Your Own Style (1/4)
      4. Chapter 2: Developing Your Own Style (2/4)
      5. Chapter 2: Developing Your Own Style (3/4)
      6. Chapter 2: Developing Your Own Style (4/4)
        1. Two Business Models
        2. Traditional Wedding Photography
        3. Photojournalistic-Style Wedding Photography
        4. Portrait Journalism
        5. Finding a Style That Works for You
        6. Giving Clients What They Want
        7. Summary
      7. Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Equipment for the Job (1/7)
      8. Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Equipment for the Job (2/7)
      9. Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Equipment for the Job (3/7)
      10. Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Equipment for the Job (4/7)
      11. Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Equipment for the Job (5/7)
      12. Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Equipment for the Job (6/7)
      13. Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Equipment for the Job (7/7)
        1. Comparing Point-and-Shoot and SLR Cameras
        2. Choosing a Camera of Your Own
        3. Lenses for the Wedding Photographer
        4. Wide-Angle Zoom
        5. Medium Zoom: A Little Bit of Everything
        6. Telephoto Zoom
        7. Art Lenses
        8. Protective Filters
        9. Lighting Choices
        10. Color Balance
        11. Bags and Boxes for Carrying Your Gear
        12. Camera Settings and the Setup Menu
        13. Summary
      14. Chapter 4: Creating Your Wedding Day Workflow (1/4)
      15. Chapter 4: Creating Your Wedding Day Workflow (2/4)
      16. Chapter 4: Creating Your Wedding Day Workflow (3/4)
      17. Chapter 4: Creating Your Wedding Day Workflow (4/4)
        1. Discovering Workflow
        2. Wedding Shoot Workflow
        3. Preparing for the Shoot
        4. Shooting the Pictures
        5. Portable Storage Options
        6. Transferring Images from Camera to Computer
        7. Creating a Backup Image Set
        8. Reviewing and Editing Images
        9. Archiving Finished Files
        10. Workflow Samples
        11. Summary
      18. Chapter 5: Composing Your Art (1/4)
      19. Chapter 5: Composing Your Art (2/4)
      20. Chapter 5: Composing Your Art (3/4)
      21. Chapter 5: Composing Your Art (4/4)
        1. The Rule of Thirds
        2. Moving into the Frame
        3. Use of Empty Space
        4. Cropping People
        5. Shooting a Bull’s-Eye
        6. Leading the Focal Point
        7. Natural Posing
        8. The Creative Portrait Session
        9. Think Creative Thoughts
        10. Summary
    11. Part II: Shooting Weddings on Location
      1. Chapter 6: Finding Beauty and Emotion in the Dressing Rooms (1/4)
      2. Chapter 6: Finding Beauty and Emotion in the Dressing Rooms (2/4)
      3. Chapter 6: Finding Beauty and Emotion in the Dressing Rooms (3/4)
      4. Chapter 6: Finding Beauty and Emotion in the Dressing Rooms (4/4)
        1. Equipment
        2. Lighting the Dressing Rooms
        3. Dressing Room Etiquette
        4. Summary
      5. Chapter 7: Shooting Outdoors (1/5)
      6. Chapter 7: Shooting Outdoors (2/5)
      7. Chapter 7: Shooting Outdoors (3/5)
      8. Chapter 7: Shooting Outdoors (4/5)
      9. Chapter 7: Shooting Outdoors (5/5)
        1. Equipment
        2. Working in Bright Sun
        3. Exposure Latitude
        4. Tips for Group Photos
        5. Late Evening Light
        6. Background Choices
        7. Summary
      10. Chapter 8: Shooting Indoors (1/3)
      11. Chapter 8: Shooting Indoors (2/3)
      12. Chapter 8: Shooting Indoors (3/3)
        1. Equipment
        2. Lighting the Set
        3. Minimizing Reflections
        4. Choosing Your Locations
        5. The Altar Area
        6. Seeing Good Locations
        7. Summary
      13. Chapter 9: Documenting the Ceremony (1/4)
      14. Chapter 9: Documenting the Ceremony (2/4)
      15. Chapter 9: Documenting the Ceremony (3/4)
      16. Chapter 9: Documenting the Ceremony (4/4)
        1. Must-Have Shots
        2. Ceremony Etiquette
        3. Flash Etiquette
        4. General Ceremony Information
        5. Working with Extreme Light
        6. Catching the Guests
        7. Where to Be and When
        8. Summary
      17. Chapter 10: Capturing Candid Moments (1/2)
      18. Chapter 10: Capturing Candid Moments (2/2)
        1. Seeing Candid Moments
        2. Equipment
        3. Catching Candid Moments
        4. Summary
      19. Chapter 11: Creating Romance in the Magic Hour (1/4)
      20. Chapter 11: Creating Romance in the Magic Hour (2/4)
      21. Chapter 11: Creating Romance in the Magic Hour (3/4)
      22. Chapter 11: Creating Romance in the Magic Hour (4/4)
        1. Defining the Romantic Image
        2. Deconstructing Romance
        3. Equipment
        4. Creating the Photo Shoot
        5. Digital Romanticizing
        6. Summary
      23. Chapter 12: Jazzing Up the Reception (1/5)
      24. Chapter 12: Jazzing Up the Reception (2/5)
      25. Chapter 12: Jazzing Up the Reception (3/5)
      26. Chapter 12: Jazzing Up the Reception (4/5)
      27. Chapter 12: Jazzing Up the Reception (5/5)
        1. Must-Have Shots
        2. Advanced Flash Techniques
        3. Other Reception Images
        4. Summary
      28. Chapter 13: Destination Weddings (1/4)
      29. Chapter 13: Destination Weddings (2/4)
      30. Chapter 13: Destination Weddings (3/4)
      31. Chapter 13: Destination Weddings (4/4)
        1. Reality Check
        2. How to Find the Jobs
        3. Travel Arrangements
        4. Health Issues
        5. International Travel Paperwork
        6. Specialized Equipment
        7. Is It a Job or a Vacation?
        8. Two Reasons to Do Destination Weddings
        9. How to Calculate a Fee
        10. Summary
    12. Part III: The Business of Digital Wedding Photography
      1. Chapter 14: Creating Your Own Workspace (1/5)
      2. Chapter 14: Creating Your Own Workspace (2/5)
      3. Chapter 14: Creating Your Own Workspace (3/5)
      4. Chapter 14: Creating Your Own Workspace (4/5)
      5. Chapter 14: Creating Your Own Workspace (5/5)
        1. Three Workspace Options
        2. Designing Your Space
        3. Client Interviews
        4. Computer Hardware
        5. Office Printer
        6. Fire-Proof Safe
        7. Essential Software
        8. Internet Service
        9. Your Web Site
        10. Summary
      6. Chapter 15: Working in a Digital Studio (1/4)
      7. Chapter 15: Working in a Digital Studio (2/4)
      8. Chapter 15: Working in a Digital Studio (3/4)
      9. Chapter 15: Working in a Digital Studio (4/4)
        1. Transferring Images from Camera to Computer
        2. Editing, Selecting, and Deleting Images
        3. Archival Storage
        4. Image Manipulation
        5. Summary
      10. Chapter 16: Creating the Finished Product (1/4)
      11. Chapter 16: Creating the Finished Product (2/4)
      12. Chapter 16: Creating the Finished Product (3/4)
      13. Chapter 16: Creating the Finished Product (4/4)
        1. Print Options
        2. Getting Paper Prints
        3. Online Storefront Providers
        4. Onsite Client Orders
        5. The Data DVD or CD as a Finished Product
        6. Albums
        7. The Design Stage
        8. DVD Movies
        9. Computer Slide Shows
        10. Summary
    13. Index (1/3)
    14. Index (2/3)
    15. Index (3/3)

Product information

  • Title: Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories
  • Author(s): Glen Johnson
  • Release date: August 2006
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9780471790174