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Professional Techniques for the Wedding Photographer: A Complete Guide to Lighting, Posing and Taking Photographs that Sell (Photography for All Levels: Advanced) [Paperback]

George Schaub (Author), Ken Sklute (Photographer)
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Publication Date: May 1, 2001 | Series: Photography for All Levels: Advanced
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.

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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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Amphoto Books; Revised Edition edition (May 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0817456023
  • ISBN-13: 978-0817456023
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #864,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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77 of 77 people found the following review helpful
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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.

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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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.
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good info
The images are dated as is the book but then again the techniques that are time proven seldom change. A good read for anyone starting out in wedding photography.
Published 12 months ago by mccoytactical
Awesome book for ANYONE interested in shooting weddings
This book formed the basis for my entire wedding photography business. It's great for a beginner who's just getting into the business. The sample contract is awesome as well. Read more
Published on January 25, 2010 by K. H. Alleyne
Too Vague Not Enough Detail
It wasn't what I thought it would be (I was hoping more detailed and step by step). It has a lot of great information about wedding photography, but doesn't go into enough detail... Read more
Published on September 13, 2009 by J. NAMEIKA
Satisfied
I'm looking forward to using some of these techniques at my nephews wedding in October this year.
Published on September 10, 2009 by M. D. smith
Nice pictures
I bought this book to get pointers to shooting weddings. It really didn't help me that much but it does have some nice pictures.
Published on July 18, 2009 by T. Bindschatel
So-So
Didn't find this book all that great. Some information was very useful, but much of it was too simplistic, or even outdated. Read more
Published on July 8, 2008 by J. Preece
There are better wedding photography books
I purchased this book first, read it in a day, and haven't looked at it again. The most useful elements were the business section: it has a mockup of a contract and other... Read more
Published on June 10, 2008 by Tara Innes
Excellent Book!
This is an excellent wedding photo book! It is very informative and has given me a lot of great ideas. Would recommend to anyone who is thinking about taking wedding pictures.
Published on May 5, 2008 by M. Cooper
Outdated Style
This is a very outdated book. The images are very dated and the style is too stiff. I am guessing that the pictures were old when the book was originally published in 2001. Read more
Published on January 18, 2008 by Joseph Allen
The perfect level of detail for a beginner
This book covers all the main topics of wedding photography for the beginner. Not too much detail on camera settings; the focus is more on things you want to be aware when... Read more
Published on June 12, 2007 by Robin K. Ota
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