Here we have summarized some points that we believe will guide beginner wedding photographers:

1. Learn photography before anything else. A wedding photographer is expected to be a “master of the craft”. You will be in charge of capturing people’s most precious life moments. The wedding day is not the place to learn photography .

2. Just because you got a brand new camera it does not automatically make you an effective and reliable photographer (Sorry to sound harsh ). Photography goes beyond cool toys and gadgets. Learn composition and develop a unique artistic vision and style.

3. Master your own digital workflow, including color management, digital image processing, file management and image correction and enhancement.

4. Learn to love photography more than anything else. Don’t come to the wedding photography field with just dreams of making money. It is true that there are many successful wedding photographers that make a lot of money, but they are started somewhere.

5. Focus on delivering quality more than quantity. Seek with all your heart to capture unique photographs.

6. Develop a style that is recognizable and unique. Don’t try to be like somebody else. Clients look for unique photographers, with a unique vision.

7. Give wedding photography all your heart and effort. Long when you are gone your photographs will last forever. It is a great way to be remembered.

8. Open your heart and your mind and great photos will happen. Concentrate on the human aspect of weddings, the details, and emotions and be ready to capture them. Let the camera become an extension of you.

9. Share your technical knowledge, make connections with other wedding photographers and learn from others.

10. Participate in wedding photography image competitions. It will give you the opportunity to have your work evaluated by peers and the motivation to improve your work quality.

11. Try to learn something new everyday. Take advantage of professional photography organizations such as Professional Photographers of Canada (PPC), WPPI, etc. Attend their seminars, workshops. Participate in Internet wedding photography forums and learn and share tips, tools and techniques. (Though, we’ll admit this isn’t absolutely necessary, it won’t hurt to join!)

12. Don’t neglect the business aspect of wedding photography. Learn to manage your business effectively, learn what your cost of living and business are when making your prices.

We find that taking wedding photos can be a challenge, but it is also one of the most rewarding things we have done, as we have played a crucial part in helping the couple capture those precious memories.

Check back soon! 81 days until wedding season!

- Whitney & Dylan
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