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Wedding Photographer Survival Kit

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Overview

When it comes to running your own wedding photography business, it's not IF something will go wrong, but WHEN! In Wedding Photographer Survival Kit, Susan Stripling will help you handle all of those inevitable "whens" with grace, humor, and strength. 

From scheduling disasters, to rooms with no windows, to reception halls with low ceilings, Susan will teach you the tips, tricks, and skills you need to survive wedding season unscathed. 

You’ll learn how to: 

  • Create beautiful images in low light situations 
  • Pose awkward clients for flattering photos 
  • Deal with challenging family dynamics 
  • Work in direct sunlight 
  • Negotiate favorable contracts with difficult clients 
After this class you’ll feel confident that, no matter how challenging the circumstances, you’ll be able to produce beautiful photographs and resolve issues quickly. 

Whether you're just starting out or still find yourself fretting during difficult situations, Wedding Photographer Survival Kit with Susan Stripling will give you the skills you need to thrive.

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • The Gear That Will Save You in Tough Situations
  • How Lenses Shape the Image and Help Tell Your Story
  • Light Modifiers for Your Survival Kit
  • Gear to Spice Up Bland Images: Prisms, Mist and More
  • Walkthrough of a Difficult Venue
  • Why Each Room Works and Why It Doesn't
  • Wedding Day Details in a Difficult Situation: Dress
  • Wedding Day Details in a Difficult Situation: Rings
  • Wedding Day Details in a Difficult Situation: Shoes
  • Photographing the Bride Getting Ready in Difficult Scenarios
  • Photographing the Bride Getting Ready in a Small, Cluttered Room
  • Photographing the Bride Getting Ready in a Dark Hallway
  • Photographing the Bride Getting Ready in a Doorway
  • Portraits of the Bride in a Small Room
  • Removing the Surrounding Space for a Bridal Portrait
  • Window Lit Bridal Portrait in a Tough Space
  • How to Shoot a Quick and Simple Bridal Portrait
  • Photographing Guys, Complaining Brides and "Helpful" Bridesmaids
  • Portraits of Bride and Groom: Ideal Situations
  • Portraits of Bride and Groom: When Things Go Wrong
  • Bride and Groom Portraits: What to Do If You're Indoors
  • Bride and Groom Portraits: How to Pose an Awkward Couple
  • Family Formals: How to Achieve Your Ideal Situations
  • Family Formals: When Things are Less Than Ideal
  • Family Formals in an Awful Space
  • Family Formals Recap and Questions
  • Photographing the Reception
  • Reception Q&A
  • What Can You Do to Safeguard Your Business?
  • Contracts Q&A
  • Dealing with Social Media as a Wedding Photographer
  • What if Advertising Isn't Working?
  • What to do When Everyone Just Wants More
  • When Everyone Says I Am Too Expensive
  • When You Hate Your Job as a Wedding Photographer

Taught by

Susan Stripling

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