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Lisa4518
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| I am a photography student at a community college and I want to start shooting weddings. I can't seem to find someone willing to give me a shot. I'm not great at photography, but I'm pretty good and the more I check out local wedding photographer's websites the more confident I become. I would be willing to start off really cheap, but I need that first break. Does anyone have ideas about breaking into the wedding photography business?I am located in the Knoxville Tennessee area. |
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EbonyH
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:05 pm Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| Friends an family are the place to start. Most people hiring a wedding photographer want that person to have experience so if you know anyone getting married volunteer to do the photos for cost in exchange for you being able to use them in your portfolio. Or you could start hitting bridal fairs so you could meet dozens of professionals and start asking if any would like an assistant. They can show you the ropes, let you know what to anticipate and let you shoot photos with them. Or if all else fails start running ads on craigslist or in your local newspaper. |
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Chpasvev
Joined: 07 Oct 2007
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Location: AU
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| Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:58 pm Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| I just got engaged this weekend why don't you do us! |
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Keshav
Joined: 01 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:52 pm Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| Start a portfolio, just take some pictures of anything, and then make sure to take some with people in the as the main subject matter, once you have a portfolio, talk to a wedding planner and work out a business deal so maybe you could get your first job, then add some of those photos to your portfolio then advertise. |
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coockGamn
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Location: Philippines
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| Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| I'm not a wedding photographer, but just as common sense...have you called wedding photographers in your area to see if they will let you serve as an assistant? maybe starting with some less expensive, not well-known photographers would be a good idea.also, if you have a friend that is getting married, see if they will let you take engagement pictures for free so you can start a portfolio. If they like your work, maybe they'll even let you photograph their wedding. |
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coodycoo
Joined: 21 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| offer to do it for free until you can build your portfolio. Just charge the brides for developing the photos. Advertise in a local newspaper or bridal magazine |
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cyberfly00
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:33 pm Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| Talk to your photog. teacher and get their advice about where to begin. I would say, that you should also contact a local wedding photog in your area and see if you could perhaps get their adivce or maybe work as an aprentice to them. good luck! |
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astennaAnaphy
Joined: 13 Jan 2008
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Location: Ireland
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| Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:26 pm Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| I would suggest doing some pro-bone-o work first.Maybe just 2 wedding to build your portfolio.Then start a website,or a portfolio advertising your business.Make sure that you do have professional cameras,I wouldn't let anyone photograph my wedding with the same digital camera I have!Advertise in your local paper as "amateur with experience and a portfolio" you should get some hits.Then from there build your portfolio and you'll get more business by word of mouth. |
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freckles
Joined: 04 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:20 am Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| word of mouth is a great place to start. Also, you could post flyers around the school and contact local wedding planners to get your name out there |
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lilyt
Joined: 21 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:13 am Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| Just go to weddings & take pix. If anyone asks, say "I am a photography student, & just practicing, BUT if you want some prints -call me"This way, you don't have to worry if pix don't come out perfect. Also you will learn some of the ins & outs of the business.JUST BE SURE NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER IN ANY WAY. (but watch & listen)Go for it! |
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Alex Photographer
Joined: 28 Feb 2008
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Location: US
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| Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:07 am Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| I started out with freelancing through a studio. So get your name.resume out there telling them you want to do weddings.You will learn a TON from them.From there, get a website with a profilio. get your name out there.post ads where ever possiblegood luck if any questions email me |
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fhotoace2710
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:00 am Post subject: How do I get started in wedding photography? |
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| If you know anyone who has a current Mac computer, youcan use IWeb to create a website showing your recentphotographs. Set up an .mac account [$99 per year] andpublish your IWeb webpage(s).Acquire from Vistaprint.com a colorful business cardby selecting from their many templates a suitable onethat meets your needs. Make sure to list the URL ofyour website along with a telephone answering device.Do not place your home address or anything personalsuch as a cellphone on this businesscard. Then whenyou receive the finished business card, pass it aroundto various churches, temples and the like to solicitbusiness.When you receive a major photography assignment, visityour local professional camera store and "rent" thenecessary camera equipment to fulfill this assignment.When starting out, you don't want to tie your money upwith a piece of camera equipment which because of everchanging technology "becomes obsolete." Remember, that90% of professional photographer are not "buying"camera equipment continually which can easily becomeoutdated; instead, they merely "rent or lease" thecamera equipment for set period of time; therebykeeping their money for other expenses. Even thoughyou may have your heart set on an SLR and film, youmay have to give up that concept for the moment, sincedigital photography offers the most economic method ofphoto reproduction. Digital imagery is easy to edit ona computer and the print quality is often far superiorto regular film-generated prints. You want to buy an "essential/basic" DSLR system whichhas an all-around affordable accessory lenses, thenconsider the award winning Pentax KD series beginningwith the Pentax K100D 6.1 mp DSLR with "imagestabilization" built into the camera body. "Imagestabilization" is essential for allowing you to taketelephoto pictures at weddings, parties, while on thego and you don't have to drag along a tripod to steadyyour camera. Unfortunately, Canon and Nikon havechosen to install their "vibration reduction" devicesinto very expensive auxiliary lenses. But getting backto the Pentax K100D which comes in a starter kitconsisting of two Pentax lenses: a 18-55 mm. normallens and a 50-200 mm. telephoto which sells for $650at samys.com. Again, the Pentax K100D starter kit runscircles around the D40 Nikon!For digital print processing, find a privateprofessional film processing lab who can handle allyour client's print orders. And with a resale license,you will be qualified for considerable "professional"discounts on lab fees. A search on the Google andYahoo for wholesale photo albums will connect you withvarious distributors who, again, you can sign on as aphotography studio and get a dealer's pricing for anynumber of albums, guest books, etc.Instead of renting a studio, take people pictures atlocal parks and beaches and for indoor shots, go tothe client's residence or office to set up a photoshooting environment which consists of a set oflights, reflective screens, background drapery, etc.Good luck! |
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