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CreativeLive

Wedding Photography

via CreativeLive

Overview

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What’s the best way to learn about wedding photography? Talk to a successful wedding photographer, of course. Even better? Go with her on a live wedding shoot! This extraordinary CreativeLive experience gives you a first-hand look at what it takes to shoot a wedding, from the morning bridal party prep to the actual wedding service to the reception toasts.

Celebrated photographer Jasmine Star begins by telling her personal story of how she built her business from the ground up. She covers everything from equipment to pricing to marketing. According to Jasmine, the key to a successful wedding photography business is to build a unique brand that highlights your personality, strengths and talents.

You’ll then accompany Jasmine and her team as she shoots the real-life wedding of Laura and Billy, who graciously allowed CreativeLive to share their experience with the world. Jasmine will demonstrate how she gets the most creative, most meaningful wedding photos that will be treasured by the happy couple for the rest of their lives.  

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Build your wedding photography business from the beginning.

  • Market your business with websites, social media and blogging.

  • Create a unique brand and identify your target audience.

  • Rely less on fancy gear and more on your personality and talents.

  • Connect with your clients and build trust.

  • Use second shooters to help out on the big day.

  • Shoot a real wedding from start to finish.

  • Get the right lighting and pose your subjects.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Jasmine Star
  • Social Media & Online Branding
  • Audience Q&A
  • Second Shooters
  • Wedding Day Walkthrough
  • At the Wedding Venue, Q&A
  • Shooting, Lighting & Posing
  • Posing Q&A
  • Shoot: Laura & Billy First Look
  • Shoot: Laura & Billy Outside
  • Audience Q&A
  • Morning Bride Preparation
  • Q&A with wedding designer Daniela Fagét
  • Shooting Wedding Party & Family
  • Audience Q&A with Jasmine
  • The Wedding Service
  • Shooting the Details
  • Candid Shots During Reception
  • Toasts
  • Debrief with Workshop Participants
  • Debrief with designer Daniela Fagét
  • Debrief with Jasmine and J.D.
  • Previewing All the Images Part 1
  • Previewing All the Images Part 2
  • Back to Business
  • Workshop Participants' Selects & 3 Words
  • Branding, Business, and Budgets
  • Final, Extended Q&A
  • Wedding Planning 1: Dress Fitting, Rings, & Inspiration
  • Wedding Planning 2: Venue, Design, & Bridesmaids' Dresses
  • Wedding Planning 3: Photography / Garter & Flowers
  • Wedding Planning 4: Linens and Cake

Taught by

Jasmine Star

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