Wedding Photography: Photographing Couples
Internationally renowned wedding photographer, David Ziser is back with all new creative techniques for finding the right clothing, locations, and poses to create stunning photos that capture the magic and romance. As David works, he talks through his process and his gear choices while sharing priceless tips on everything from camera settings to the most flattering poses. You're guaranteed to come away from this class with a brand new arsenal of professional secrets that will immediately improve how, when, and where you shoot your next wedding.
Release Date: 2011-12-19
Lessons
The Clothing Conference
<p>Join David and the engaged couple as he gives an overview of the course then jumps into the lesson with a demonstration of how vital clothing choices are to the success of the shoot.</p>
Duration: 12 mins 24 seconds
Make the Locations Interesting
<p>Ybor City, Florida is the scene of the first location. David walks through his process for finding interesting locations that allow for the best lighting, backgrounds, and interaction between the couple.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 36 seconds
Composition is Still Key
<p>The couple is the main subject, but the background sets the scene. Pay attention to classic compositional elements–leading lines, repeating patterns, etc.–while adding variety to poses and locations.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 37 seconds
A Walk in the Park
<p>Not all locations will work. Learn how to evaluate the light, background, and compositional elements to find the angles that make your subjects look their best.</p>
Duration: 13 mins 1 seconds
Tell the Couple's Story
<p>Choose locations that are important to the couple and help tell the story of their relationship.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 52 seconds
Attention to Detail
<p>Location, lighting, background, posture, clothing, and composition all come together to showcase the fun interaction happening between the couple.</p>
Duration: 14 mins 16 seconds