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Aiming to produce more vibrant, emotional, and compelling images, this guide instructs how to instinctively capture the most important moments at a wedding. By emphasizing a deeper understanding of the client and the importance of practicing technical skills, this in-depth reference explores the roles of preparation and patience in capturing memorable photographs. Since being in the right place at the right time is imperative, instruction is also provided on how to evaluate body language and subtle clues during the event. In addition, this manual, designed specifically for the professional wedding photographer, demonstrates how postproduction, album design, and photographer–client communication can maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
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Advanced WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS TRACY DORR Amherst Media ® PUBLISHER OF PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS DEDICATION This book is dedicated to the photographer with a passionate heart and an open mind. And to Jane, Gordy, and Bill for forming the constant foundation that gives me wings to fly. Copyright © 2010 by Tracy Dorr. All rights reserved. All photographs by the author unless otherwise noted. Published by: Amherst Media, Inc. P.O. Box 586 Buffalo, N.Y. 14226 Fax: 716-874-4508 www.AmherstMedia.com Publisher: Craig Alesse Senior Editor/Production Manager: Michelle Perkins Assistant Editor: Barbara A. Lynch-Johnt Editorial Assistance from: Sally Jarzab, John S. Loder, Carey Anne Maines ISBN-13: 978-1-58428-994-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 200911198 Printed in Korea. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded or otherwise, without prior written consent from the publisher. Notice of Disclaimer: The information contained in this book is based on the author’s experience and opinions. The author and publisher will not be held liable for the use or misuse of the information in this book. Check out Amherst Media’s blogs at: http://portrait-photographer.blogspot.com/ http://weddingphotographer-amherstmedia.blogspot.com/ TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Speed: Learning to Work Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Finding the Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 1. A FRESH MINDSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Advancing Your Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 5. PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 The Basic Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Preparative Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Working Unobserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Crowds and Distraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Designing Powerful Compositions . . . . . . . . . .11 Changing Desires Require Multiple Shooters . . . .13 6. PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Educating Clients and Inspiring Trust . . . . . . . . .16 Learning to Wait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 The Constraints of Photojournalism . . . . . . . .16 Practicing Patience and Preparation: The Benefits of Photojournalism . . . . . . . . . . .17 The Receiving Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 The Importance of Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 The Photojournalistic Portrait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Equipment vs. Artistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Striking a Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 2. EMOTIONAL RESONANCE . . . . . . . . . . .