Introduction 1 Part I: Getting the Big Picture: Becoming a Wedding Photographer 7 Chapter 1: The Wide-Angle View of Wedding Photography 9 Chapter 2: Basic Photographic Equipment and Know-How 21 Chapter 3: Understanding Lighting and Composition Techniques 45 Chapter 4: Capturing a Wedding s Excitement and Emotions 65 Chapter 5: Exploring Photographic Styles 83 Part II: Lights, Camera, Action: Capturing the Wedding Day 95 Chapter 6: Preparing Your Gear and Yourself 97 Chapter 7: Shooting Scenes to Frame the Wedding Story 107 Chapter 8: Herding Cats (Also Known as Shooting Portraits) 119 Chapter 9: Getting the Must-Have Moments 135 Part III: Creating the Package for the Newlyweds: Editing and Album Design 165 Chapter 10: Back at the Studio: Getting Organized and Preparing to Edit 167 Chapter 11: Editing Your Images 181 Chapter 12: Making Your Photos Available on DVD and Online 203 Chapter 13: Compiling and Designing the Wedding Album 219 Part IV: Building Your Portfolio and Business 241 Chapter 14: Putting Together Your Portfolio 243 Chapter 15: Crafting an Effective Business Model 251 Chapter 16: Getting Your Name Out There 265 Part V: The Part of Tens 277 Chapter 17: Avoiding Ten Common Wedding Photography Mistakes 279 Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Working with a Second Shooter 285 Index 291
