- Duration: 3 weeks
- Age limit: None
- Weekend Course
- Pre-requisite: Foundation Photography
Candid Wedding photography captures all of the intimate details of the couple's special day. These pictures should evoke love, passion, romance, and the beauty of the couple, wedding venue, and decor.
This 3-week wedding course is ideal for those who wish to start a career as a professional wedding photographer, and for photographers who want to take their wedding skills to the next level.
During candid wedding photography course our experienced photographers walk you through the process: from equipment, shooting techniques, lighting and posing, to scouting and location details.
By the end of this course you will get portfolio material and knowledge about the business side of wedding photography.
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Discussion of wedding photography styles
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Preparation, client expectation, suggested shot list
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RAW v JPEG
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Lowlight photography techniques
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Equipment, camera, gear, and lenses
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Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop overview
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Sales and marketing, from booking to profits
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Albums and framing for pricing and presentation
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Handling unexpected situations
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Equipments & Lenses
Wedding photographers mostly keep prime lenses in their kit. Lenses like 85 MM, 35 MM, and a 70-200 MM variable lens are among the most preferred lenses.
Candids are usually shot using a 70-200MM/f2.8 for interesting portraits with shallow depth of field. External lights and off-camera flash are also required for different lighting conditions.
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Lowlight Photography Techniques
Weddings are full of magical moments, and every professional wedding photographer needs strong low-light skills. This course covers techniques for working when a large burst of light is not appropriate.
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Handling Wedding Situations
There are many unforeseen circumstances during a wedding shoot. The course covers tips to stay ahead, see the light, understand style, and manage the must-have shots.
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Wedding Photography Style
Candid wedding photography is true reportage: telling the story of a wedding day naturally through unobtrusive and creative wedding photojournalism.
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Lens Compression
Longer focal lengths create a flattening effect where the background appears larger and closer to the subject. Around 200mm can make a full-length wedding portrait feel compressed and dramatic.
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Close up & Elements
It is important to capture small wedding elements such as the bride makeup area, apparel, jewellery, decor, and details. These close-ups enhance the final story and album design.
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Natural vs Artificial Light
Indian wedding functions last for days, and the light changes constantly. Students learn to use natural light and combine available light with additional lighting equipment.
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Post-Processing
Post-processing can be hectic for large wedding sets. Knowing the right workflow in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop helps with both bulk processing and detailed image finishing.
