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Course at a glance
| Release date | 9/22/2015 | |
| Level | Beginner | |
| Runtime | 1h 2m | |
| Closed captioning | N/A | |
| Transcript | N/A | |
| eBooks / courseware | N/A | |
| Hands-on labs | N/A | |
| Sample code | N/A | |
| Exams | N/A |
Course description
In this 5 part learning series, you’ll join visual storyteller and celebrity photojournalist Bob Davis as he walks through a day in the life of a wedding photographer. Bob takes you from the bride and groom getting ready, to formal ceremony portraits, to photographing the first dance. Bob also covers how to get detail shots, work with outdoor lighting, and how to set up speedlites indoors. From the ceremony to the reception and everything in between, this video course is jam packed with tips and tricks for every wedding photographer, no matter the skill level.
Prerequisites
This course assumes familiarity with the workings of a DSLR and an understanding of camera terms. This course is part of a 5 part learning series; Wedding Photography: Equipment and Bride Shoot; Wedding Photography: Pre-Wedding, and Portraits; Wedding Photography: Ceremony; Wedding Photography: Reception & Engagement; and Wedding Photography: Post Work. Please view them in the order given if you are unfamiliar with the material.
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Course outline
Equipment and Bride Shoot
Shoot Equipment (35:47)
- Introduction (00:10)
- Basics (05:28)
- Camera Gear (03:21)
- Memory Cards (02:20)
- Lenses (01:28)
- Light meter and Lights (04:49)
- Gels (01:35)
- Camera Bags (05:51)
- Light Equipment (04:59)
- Larger Light Modifiers (02:46)
- Other types of Lights (02:46)
- Summary (00:10)
Bride Shoot (26:31)
- Introduction (00:10)
- Survey Area (01:53)
- Light Setup (01:47)
- Camera Setup (04:34)
- Aware of Surroundings (03:09)
- Change Angle (02:29)
- Adding Lights (03:13)
- Avoiding Post Touch-ups (01:16)
- Front Shots (03:12)
- Shots with the Dress (04:35)
- Summary (00:10)