In this information-packed guide, Steve Sing gives photographers the best of his...experience in shooting weddings and events.

World-class wedding photographer shares his simple yet powerful recipe for creating a strong style and a profitable business.

A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.

In a field where clients grow more demanding and style-savvy, wedding photographers need to remain ahead of their game. To capture images that satisfy their clients and stand up to the test of time, they must learn to inspire expressions, modulate lighting, pose subjects in a flattering manner, adjust composition and interact well with the couple and guests. Lou Jacobs Jr interviews 10 of today's top professionals to garner their advice on capturing great shots and conquering business basics. Each chapter features one artist's advice with a selection of their images.

IMAGINE THE ADVANTAGE YOU’D HAVE IF ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP WEDDING SHOOTERS SHARED HIS SECRETS WITH YOU World-renowned wedding photographer, and one of the most widely acclaimed instructors in the industry today, David Ziser brings his no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point teaching style to a book that totally rewrites the rules for how wedding photography is taught. This groundbreaking new book is the first of its kind to focus on the exact areas that wedding photographers have been begging a top pro like David to cover, including how to create professional quality light and beautiful images in every situation, how to compose wedding images that sell, and how to create amazing images in the limited time and at the fast pace of a wedding. But David doesn’t just stop there. He covers every aspect of what today’s brides and wedding couples want from a wedding photographer, including poses that work every time and can’t-miss lighting setups you can use again and again, and everything is laid out in a brilliant step-by-step method that makes learning these techniques so easy, you’ll be able to pull off these same looks yourself (without spending thousands on expensive equipment). Plus, the book is packed with David’s tricks of the trade that he’s picked up in a career shooting all over the world. LEARN HOW THE PROS REALLY DO IT Each year David trains thousands of photographers on how to shoot weddings like a pro. He knows the problems and challenges today’s wedding photographers face, and that’s exactly what he covers in this book. You’ll learn everything on the list here and much more: Professional posing and composition tips Simple on-location lighting setups that are specially designed for the wedding photographer How to get gorgeous images using a minimal amount of time and equipment Creative lighting techniques that anyone can use to create dramatic wedding portraits that will set you apart David’s own camera settings and lens selections (which lenses to use when, and why), and how to get the best results with your existing gear How pros use on- and off-camera f lash, and a host of tricks of the trade that will make you more profitable and have you delivering the type of wedding shots you’ve always dreamed of! Plus, the book includes the complete cover-to-cover layout from one of David’s wedding album designs to help spark your creative juices and give you ideas to take your own layouts to the next level. The wedding photography industry has been waiting for a landmark book that would become “the book” that finally changes everything, and that’s exactly what you’ll be getting with the purchase of this book.

A comprehensive text that covers photography essentials, information specific to weddings and images and strategies of leading wedding photographers worldwide.

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.

Wedding photography is probably the largest market in professional photography. Professional Secrets of Wedding Photography gives readers the skills they need to take wedding photographs that couples will cherish forever. Working with clients before the ceremony, planning a shot list, posing the wedding party, and organizing for efficiency are all covered. Tips for working unobtrusively during the ceremony, posing the couple together and separately, and location selection for outdoor shots are provided. Lighting diagrams and technical notes are included for every image. Additional information on marketing, proof presentation, and wedding albums rounds out this practical volume.

This book describes the international standards of quality in the field of modern wedding photography. In fact, it presents all necessary information in a simple, and comprehensible manner. The author explains the basics of a well-executed wedding photograph, whether you are a photographer by trade, or if you are looking for one. After reading this book, you will have all the tools necessary, and will feel encouraged to move forward with the art of wedding photography. Besides, numerous beautiful illustrations will walk you through the wonderful world of wedding imagery, as defined by the views of internationally recognized professionals.