Mastering wedding photography

About this course

Participants explore several approaches to wedding photography, including traditional formal images, lightly directed natural photographs and documentary-style reportage. The course also considers how to manage a wedding assignment from preparation through delivery, with attention to client relationships, professional conduct, legal responsibilities and contractual protection. Teaching combines structured technical instruction, creative guidance and professional discussion. Practical sessions use real-world wedding photography scenarios, including making feature images of the couple and developing a consistent workflow for delivering a complete service.

What you'll learn

• Apply formal, lightly directed and reportage techniques when photographing a wedding
• Create natural feature images of the bride and groom
• Manage a wedding photography assignment from preparation through delivery
• Apply essential legal and contractual protections
• Develop a consistent workflow for delivering a professional wedding photography service

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginner to intermediate photographers entering the wedding industry or refining their workflow and professional approach. Learners should be comfortable using their camera, while previous wedding photography experience is not required. Sessions involve practical scenarios, tutor-led instruction and professional discussion.

• Comfort using a camera is expected
• Previous wedding photography experience is not required
• Some independent practice and reflection may be encouraged outside taught sessions

Before you go

• Some independent practice and reflection may be encouraged outside the taught sessions.