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Wedding Photography Starter Kit

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Overview

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Are you really prepared to shoot your first wedding? Wedding photography comes with a lot of moving parts and committing to your first paid gig can be intimidating. In Wedding Photography Starter Kit with Susan Stripling, you’ll get the low down on everything you need to know before you head out on your first official wedding-related shoot.

Susan’s wedding photography has earned accolades from around the globe. But her success wasn’t built overnight. In Wedding Photography Starter Kit, she’ll detail every step in the process of starting out. 

You’ll learn about:

  • Transitioning from shooting as a hobby to making it a business
  • The process of getting clients and booking a wedding
  • The gear you need to have on hand
  • How a typical wedding shoot flows


Wedding photography has the potential to be a lucrative profession for any photographer who is willing to work hard and develop the skills. In Wedding Photography Starter Kit, you’ll get advice on starting a photography business from a serious professional who knows exactly what it takes to thrive.

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Why Do You Want to be a Wedding Photographer?
  • What Gear Do You Need to Start Your Photography Business
  • What Do You Need to Learn About Photography Before Starting
  • How to Gain Wedding Photography Experience
  • What To Expect When Shooting a Wedding
  • How to Prepare to Shoot a Wedding
  • How to Transition From a Photography Hobby to a Business
  • How to Book Your First Clients
  • What to Do if Your Photo Business Isn't Working
  • Why Wedding Photography Is an Excellent Business

Taught by

Susan Stripling

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