Professional Techniques for the Wedding Photographer (Practical Photography Books) [Paperback]

George Schaub (Author)

Book Description

Series: Practical Photography Books | Publication Date: April 1986

Revised edition of the mega-best-seller, now completely revised and updated to include the latest trends in wedding photography!

The wedding photographer faces a difficult challenge. Working with emotionally charged clients, he or she must capture a once-in-a-lifetime event and make average people look perfect, with no opportunity for retakes.

The completely new edition of Professional Techniques for the Wedding Photographer is the picture-taker's “bible” to lighting, posing, and taking gorgeous photographs that will increase sales and profits. The guide is organized as a thorough and detailed script for a typical wedding day. Over 150 stunning photographs take the reader, step by step, through all the pictures clients expect to see in their albums, from formal portraits to candid shots at the reception. Plus, this updated version details all the latest trends in wedding photography, including wedding photojournalism and black-and-white wedding photography.

Professional Techniques for the Wedding Photographer is also a valuable business tool. Readers will discover hundreds of proven approaches for boosting sales, including making sales presentations to clients, choosing a professional lab, using digital files, creating wedding albums that make an impact, and closing the deal. This brand-new edition also includes tested tips for using the photographer's newest and most essential marketing and sales tool—the Internet.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

George Schaub is a writer/photographer whose work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Studio Photography, Darkroom Photography, Lens, and many other publications. He is also the author of Using Your Camera, another successful Amphoto classic. He lives in Sea Cliff, New York.

Kennth Sklute is an award-winning photographer and teacher. His many awards include the Grand Award at WPPI in 1991 and APPA Photographer of the Year and Wedding Photographer of the Year in 1999. He also earned four Fuji Masterpiece Awards and a Kodak Gallery Award for Wedding Albums. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: Amphoto Books (April 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817456015
• ISBN-13: 978-0817456016
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,560,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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77 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gives basic techniques and focuses on business, August 9, 2001

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Edward Ellks "EdFromOhio" (Niles, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Techniques for the Wedding Photographer: A Complete Guide to Lighting, Posing and Taking Photographs that Sell (Photography for All Levels: Advanced) (Paperback)

The title of the book is a bit misleading. I thought it would be entirely technique, poses and lighting. It's more of a "how to get started in a wedding photography business." But to its credit, the wedding photographer isn't trying to make a career giving pictures away for nothing, but that's where many make mistakes right off the bat.

The book delves into facets that others don't. It has a sample contract which is very thorough. The verbage in the book about clients is very strong, almost bullyish. I wouldn't simply make a copy and show it to a client. The section that gives a list of expected photographs is very useful. Many of the poses and techniques kindle imagination and are very helpful as a quick refresher course.

The book seems geared toward an experienced photographer interested in handling weddings. The equipment checklist in the back of the book sounds more like an everything plus the kitchen sink list, and many beginning photographers will not have anywhere near that much equipment.

All in all, I'd recommend this book in a heartbeat. Its drawbacks are insignificant in comparison to the benefits.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful for the beginning wedding photographer!, July 31, 2001

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Amber Long "Movie, book, and game guru" (Franklin, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Techniques for the Wedding Photographer: A Complete Guide to Lighting, Posing and Taking Photographs that Sell (Photography for All Levels: Advanced) (Paperback)

I am about to photograph my first wedding and this book has helped me prepare for it. The book goes through the basics of setting up your business (booking, pricing, etc.) and then takes a detailed look at what is expected of today's wedding photographer. There are lots of interesting photos in the book and most of them have an explanation on how you can create the same look. There are also checklists of photos you should always take and equipment that you will want to take to the wedding. Overall, I found this book very helpful in starting my photography business and would recommend it to any beginning wedding photographer.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for the Aspiring Wedding Photographer, August 9, 1999

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John Wilson (Chattanooga, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Professional Techniques for the Wedding Photographer (Practical Photography Books) (Paperback)

Photographer/writer George Schuab did very well writing this book for the aspiring wedding photographer. Complete with wedding contract sample, wedding photography checklist and almost every other page gets right down to the nuts and bolts of PROPERLY photographing key events during the Wedding Day. Using natural and artificial light, posing, creative filters, choosing a professional lab, assembling brand name wedding albums, being sensitive to the needs of the bride, posing groups and even being properly attired for the occassion. This book is a definite must have in the library of all professional wedding photographers.