Lesson 2

Getting Organised

Presented by:

Caroline Callaghan Wedding Photography Educator

B.A. (Hons) Photography

Contactwedding@shawacademy.comCaroline.callaghan@shawacademy.com

The Art of Wedding Photography– Part I

Lesson 1 Recap

About us

Course Agenda

Member Area & Community

Course Engagement

Wedding Photography Styles

How to get started

Gear Guide

Facebook Challenge

Today’s Lesson

Location Scouting Engagement Shoot Pre Wedding Organisation Benefits of a second shooter

Summary

Course Interaction

Next Steps

Q & A

A question?

Have you already photographed a wedding?

If so what was the most difficult part?

If not, why not?

Why Learn About Wedding Photography?

• Reduce stress on the day

• Won’t miss photo opportunities

• Builds relationship with clients

• Ensure day runs smoothly

Location Scouting

Location Scouting

Location Scouting

*AKA reconnaissance…. (Photo Reckie)

Location Scouting

• A chance to explore and find different locations

• You can work out timings

• Familiarity with the area

• Practice your shots

Pre-Wedding Shoot

Pre-Wedding Shoot

Pre Wedding Shoot

• Build trust with couple

• Get to know each other

• Practice poses and find

what’s best for them.

• Sales Opportunity

Pre Wedding Shoot

• What Mood?

• Hobbies and favourite

places

• Recommend clothes

or locations

Pre Wedding Shoot

• Give them Space

• Encourage affection

• Kiss slowly!

Pre Wedding Shoot

Pre Wedding Shoot

Pre-Wedding Organisation

Pre-Wedding OrganisationThe most successful wedding photographers…

…are the most organised photographers

Pre-Wedding Organization

• Meeting the clients

• Give advice on timings

• Break down the day

Pre Wedding Organisation

Wedding Day Sheet

• Contact Details

• VIPs names (some contact details)

• Locations and Timings

• Suppliers

• Special Shots

Pre Wedding Organisation

Wedding Day Sheet

Tips:

• Ask bride to give her hair and make up stylist a finish time

• Email couple with your timings

Pre Wedding Organisation

Shot List

• Break down into sections of the day

• Think informal shots, formal portraits and details

• Add any special requests from the wedding couple

Pre Wedding Organisation

Contract

• Coverage

• Price and payment schedule

• Details of presentation

• In case of emergency

Benefits of Second Shoot

Benefits of a second shooter**photography assistant

Benefits of a Second Shooter

• Let them be responsible for some of the shot list

• Can take the pressure off you and leave you more time to be creative

• Second camera

• Can get the candid shots of guests

Benefits of a Second Shooter

Benefits of a Second Shooter

Benefits of a Second Shooter

Benefits of a Second Shooter

Tips• Be clear who is the main photographer

• Communication

• Synchronise cameras

• How to share images

Conclusion

Feeling more confident?

Summary

Location Scouting Engagement Shoot Pre Wedding Organisation Second Shooters -Benefits

o Next step….Photographing the day!

o Attend all of the lessons live to ask Questions in

real time and benefit the most

o We’re here to help, so contact us anytime!

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Next Lesson

• The next session is “The Day Begins”

• Morning Shots

• Detail Shots

-Technical considerations

-Set ups

-Visual analysis

• Attend all of the lessons LIVE and your knowledge will grow

• Shaw Academy Lifetime Membership Prize during Lesson 6

• Recordings are available within 24 hours

Go to www.shawacademy.com and then the Top Right Corner – Members Area

Facebook/Twitter Challenge

• Email wedding@shawacademy.com

• Short multiple choice assignment in student login area (Not Graded)

• Recordings available in student log in area www.shawacademy.com within 24 hours

Send us in an example of a couple shoot

#ShawPhoto #Wedding

@shawacademy @shawwedding

Q&A

• We begin breaking down your shot list

• You will analysis images from The Morning &

Detail shots

• You will gain an insight into creating beautiful

unique images

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The Day Begins…

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