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Fundamentals of Wedding Photography

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About this series

This series is in English.

Learn the fundamentals of wedding photography with a front row seat to a real wedding and in-depth instruction on everything from lighting to camera work to client interaction.

In this series, Jared Platt will teach you how to pack, scout for locations, get the details, the portraits, capture the moments and everything you need to know. You’ll learn how to tackle the logistics of the wedding day, how to get the right exposures, the right angles and how to find and improve the existing light. 

This is a real wedding, with real clients and real challenges.  So join Jared Platt on a destination wedding in the Bahamas and learn how to overcome challenges and succeed at any wedding, anywhere, no matter what.

Suitable for all levels of knowledge.

Duration: Approximately 10 hours.    

What you get in this series

What you'll learn

Lessons in this course

Lesson 1: Welcome and introduction

Lesson 2: About wedding photography
Storytelling basics and the hierarchy of needs for wedding photography.

Lesson 3: The photographer’s eye discussion
What to think about when you are photographing anything, not just a wedding.

Lesson 4: Practicing
Get to know your equipment and how light works.

Lesson 5: Packing
Learn how to pack both for destination shoots and for local jobs.

Lesson 6: Planning
Learn what you need to prepare and do before the wedding.

Lesson 7: Scouting
How to scout for locations online and at the location.

Lesson 8: Getting Ready
Which are the key shots and how to take them.

Lesson 9: Wedding portraits
How to take portraits using only ambient light, using one flash and how to work with multiple flashes.

Lesson 10: The Ceremony
Pre-ceremony preparations, wedding etiquette, ceremony shots and how to shoot the exit. 

Lesson 11: Group Portraits
Learn how to take formal group portraits, wedding party portraits and table shots.

Lesson 12: Couple Portraits
How to handle changing lighting conditions and how to take fast, simple portraits efficiently.

Lesson 13: Cocktail Hour
Which are the key shots, what to look for both documentary and portraits.

Lesson 14: Reception
How to handle ambient light only, mixing ambient with flash and flash only in the dark.

Lesson 15: Large Group Portraits
What to consider and how to execute large groups portraits with minimal resources.

Lesson 16: Advice for Assistants
How can you get the most out of your assistant or second shooter.

What you may need

Here are some things that are good to know, as well as useful gear to use for this course. These are simply recommendations, not requirements.

Useful knowledge

  • Lighting skill level: Basic

    • No or little experience of off-camera lighting

    • Want to start exploring simple lighting techniques

  • Camera skill level: Comfortable handling the camera in manual mode

Recommended gear

  • 1 x light for on and off-camera use (3 x lights for off-camera use in course no.15)
  • 1 x umbrella or similar light modifier of choice
  • 1 x hard light modifier of choice

Reviews

Jose Rodriguez
26 juni, 2020

The behind the scenes was great. Jared emphasizes the importance of the event. He expressed the magnitude of the day. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. 3 takeaways for me Scouting, Know your gear, Know your client’s needs by communicating before the main event.

Baltazar Machado
28 mei, 2020

Very good tutorial. more information for lonely photographer would be good.

mike kramer
16 juni, 2020

Really wondering the total cost of that week long wedding was.

Meet the teacher
Jared Platt
Jared Platt is an international wedding, lifestyle and portrait photographer and photographic lecturer. Jared began his studies in photography in documentary and landscapes, but today you will find his images are a perfect blend of the three genres, wedding, lifestyle, and portraiture. You can find him teaching photography, lighting and photo editing online and at International photo conferences around the globe. Jared has been teaching photography for over 20 years and has been a working photographer for the last quarter century. Jared will change your understanding of photography and put you on the path to your very best work. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from him here at Profoto Academy.
Meet the teacher

Jared Platt

Jared Platt is an international wedding, lifestyle and portrait photographer and photographic lecturer. Jared began his studies in photography in documentary and landscapes, but today you will find his images are a perfect blend of the three genres, wedding, lifestyle, and portraiture. You can find him teaching photography, lighting and photo editing online and at International photo conferences around the globe. Jared has been teaching photography for over 20 years and has been a working photographer for the last quarter century. Jared will change your understanding of photography and put you on the path to your very best work. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from him here at Profoto Academy.

Profoto products in action

You don’t need to own Profoto products to learn from this series. But just in case you’re interested, here are the ones we used:

Profoto B10 & B10 Plus

Profoto A1X

Soft Bounce

OCF Magnum Reflector

OCF Softbox Rectangular

OCF Beauty Dish Silver

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a series and a course?

A series consists of two or more courses from the same photographer. If you buy a series, you will benefit from a bundled offer for the entire package. Also, when you complete a series, you’ll receive personal feedback from one of our instructors and become a Certified Light Shaper.

Do I have to own Profoto products in order to take your courses?

No. All our courses are designed to improve your photography, regardless of what equipment you’re using.

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