Wedding Event Photography

Cassie asked:


What is the fastest way to get the photos to the client in a professional manner? Ours took six weeks to get, is that a long time?

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With an increase in higher speed internet connections, higher quality digital cameras and even camera phones, it has never been easier to make money from your photos online. Regardless if you are Professional Photographer or simply just a gifted Amateur, all you have to do is upload them, set a price and wait.

So what types of images can you sell and where? The best types of photos to sell online are called stock photos. These are images that normally illustrate objects, landscapes, ideas, emotions, people, and art. This list is endless but images do need to be of a certain standard and quality to be attractive to buyers and sell online!

Quality is most important, poor quality images taken in low light will not be very useful to any graphic designer for use on the web or print. They need high resolution, sharp images, but the best thing to do if you are not sure if your images are good enough is to upload your images to a photo sales website, they will then make a decision and either reject or accept your photos or graphics for sale.

Graphics can also be sold online via most websites, for example website graphics, backgrounds, textures, and digital artwork are all in demand by designers & the public alike for print.

There is another type of image that doesn’t matter as much about the quality but the content, and this is event photography. For example, the media and news industry needs images immediately of world events as they happen. It takes time to dispatch a photographer to a destination and delays could mean missing the publishing deadline. Therefore even images taken on a camera phone will qualify for sale if put in the right categories. For example: News & Current Issues on ProfessionalFoto.com.

Where to sell your images is a big decision, we recommend a website called ProfessionalFoto.com. The reason why this website is better for photographers to sell their images on is that they allow the seller to set a price and give a fair deal for their work. They only take a small commission and the rest is the Photographers profit! This website is also ideal for Landscape and Art photographs and images as ProfessionalFoto.com will be introducing a prints and canvas product selection soon.



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wonda g asked:


Please help with ideas or suggestions on how to get more business. I’ve done one wedding and quit a bit of portrait photography. I’ve talked to people and handed out business card, hung up fliers, posted ads, and posted pics on photo sites. Please help with any ideas. Thanks.

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Christine S asked:


Did you have an entire wedding budget?
What factors did you base your spending with your photographer?

I’m curious to know.
Thanks!
Sorry for not clarifying - I am a wedding photographer and am curious how brides calculate this important factor into their wedding budgets. Just looking for insight at the moment.

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So_Wat asked:


Hi guys, I’m going to hong kong in August. My sister went right after she got married and had her wedding photos taken there. The photography place provided attire for the bride and groom and also a beautiful setting. It was gorgeous. My sister looked like a celebrity in those pics. I’m going for 9 days and I really want to take those pictures with my husband (we’re newly weds). I don’t know if my sister is playing dumb or she really don’t remember anything. If anyone can recommend or have information on a particular professional photography place that’ll be nice. Like I said, I’m only staying for 9 days and I know that should be the first thing to do when I get there. Please help!!!! Thanks.

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Gman asked:


Im looking to start a photography business and wanted to know if it would be cheaper to send my dgital photos to a lab to get them printed out or buy a professional printer myself to print them out. If buying a printer would be cheaper what brand and model would be the best to use or which printers do the actual labs use to print their pictures?

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Choosing the right company will not only dictate the quality of the work but will also make the difference between meeting your deadlines, complying with the law and receiving the correct advice and expertise to get the results you require.

One of the most important influences on choosing the supplier is obviously the end product you wish to acquire. Aerial photography is not a homogenous product and there are many variables involved with aerial photography which can influence the end result as well as the cost. Below is a list of some of the types of Aerial Photography available;

Oblique Aerial Photography

Vertical Photography

Survey Photography

Event Aerial Photography

The end use for the image will also dictate the type of equipment used. For display size photography, Larger than A1 it is important that the quality and detail exists to be able to expand the image up to the required size. Most good companies will still offer a Medium Format Film service as well as a digital service, only in very recent times has the digital equipment begun to rival the quality of film for big enlargements.

If precision survey photography or vertical photography is required the company must be able to fulfil this requirement with accurate GPS equipment and often with a gyro-stabilised camera mounting system.

However you choose your supplier, be sure to shop around, make sure you receive the expert advice, a good reputable company will suggest the most appropriate type of photography to fit your budget and brief even if they do not offer the service themselves.

Beware of casual/part time companies or individuals, they may not have the expertise to advise you or indeed be operating within the bounds of strict air law. A specialist Aerial photography company will own its own aircraft and employ full time qualified pilots which allow the flexibility to react to the prevailing weather conditions and therefore produce the best possible photography.

A good indication of the extent of a company’s aerial competence is the existence and size of their aerial photographic library. If a company has an extensive library they may also already have an image which will be sufficient and thus reducing your cost as you can merely purchase the library image from them for a smaller fee.



By: Keith McGregor

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ernous is a pro photographer and digital imaging specialist. He has a Diploma in a Design Photography and experience in a variety of photographic fields ranging from home to industrial design photography.

He recently started working as a professional photographer, starting a career in the art of digital imaging. He started this journey as an amateur photographer out to take pictures that he wanted to remember later in life, but to his surprise he was asked by most family and friends to take the next step and become a professional photographer.

His passion began while attending Photography Academy in Berlin, Germany where he took up the study of photography as a hobby under the mentorship of Mark Ballock. He is now studying to be a commercial photographer at the Art Center of Design in Vienna which will enhance not only his ability to take amazing and creative imagery but will also give him the tools and knowledge of being the best in the industry.

His style of shooting is considered a journalistic approach with a twist. Andrew believes that with every picture lies a story. His vision is to bring life and representation of art in every photograph he takes.

Andrew Chernous has multiple years of Adobe Photoshop experience especially in CS2 and RAW files allows him to create more detail and color so that every picture is Art.

He has been published twice in the Berlin local newspaper and website for travel destinations of Western Germany. Also appearing multiple times in the Northern Germany Coast News for local chamber events such as the Encinitas Sundowner and Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Sundowner.

An image gallery from this developing series will be featured online soon.

By: Robert

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For the average person, digital cameras are the tool of choice to snap pictures of family and friends, to record special events, and to capture images of inspiring landscapes seen on vacations. However, for some, a love of nature, simple curiosity, or an interest in photography as a hobby guides them toward the world of close-up, or macro, photography. Close-up photography is simply a matter of taking pictures of small objects by getting very close and obtaining a magnified view. For anyone serious about macro photography an SLR camera is needed but for those interested in dabbling with their basic digital camera, a little experimentation can produce interesting close-up photographs.

Special “macro” lenses are recommended for the enthusiast but most digital cameras can accept small ***** on “close-up” lenses which provide additional magnification. The digital cameras most consumers purchase are auto focus and merely require the push of a button to enter close or “macro” mode but the owner’s manual should be reviewed to discover the minimum focusing distance of the camera. When shooting at a distance of only inches there are a number of precautions to take to assure a high quality image.

1.) Focus: When photographing at close range/high magnification, images can be blurred by the slightest movements.

• If the digital camera has a feature for mirror lock-up, it should be activated as the mere movement of the mirror can blur the image taken.

• Use a tripod

• Because slight breezes can cause movement, it is easiest to shoot subjects indoors when possible to gain control over the environment. In addition, shooting inanimate objects can also be a good starting point for a novice as the subject of the picture will not be moving.

• Because of the close range, blurriness in all but a very small area of the picture frequently occurs. To get more area in focus, reduce the aperture and increase lighting. In some instances, increasing distance from the subject may be necessary.

• Be sure the subject is parallel to the lens as items which are perpendicular have portions which are further away and therefore tend to blur.

2.) Getting the view you want: What is seen through the viewfinder of the digital camera is different than what the lens sees. This is particularly evident when photographing at close range.

• Use the LCD instead of the viewfinder to see what is being photographed.

• Or, use the correction marks (lines) that can be seen through the viewfinder which approximate the border of the image being taken to visualize what the lens is truly seeing. Then adjust the shot as necessary.

3.) Lighting: True macro photography commonly makes use of specialized flash units but care should be taken when using the flash unit with a digital camera to avoid over exposure and to obtain a natural looking background. Beginners can try a couple of things to obtain the best outcome

• Diffuse the light by using very thin tissue in front of the flash

• Place plain poster board (biege or gray is often used) behind the subject if the background is blackened. This will lighten the background and if placed far enough away, blur to look more natural.

• Use natural diffuse light when possible. As in most photography, avoid direct, overhead sunlight.

Although basic digital cameras have limitations related to macro photography, beginners can certainly obtain images with a level of detail and beauty seldom seen with the ***** eye when giving necessary attention to the special needs of close up photography.



By: Christine Peppler

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This is part two of this article. I the first, part we covered the following points; Please see the first part for a full explanation of the 3 points.

1. Make sure that all your batteries are fully charged. This is critical, not just to make sure your camera can take photos on the day, but to also protect the photos you take and be sure the memory card does not become corrupt.

2. Make sure that you have enough memory cards to hold all of the photos you will be taking on the day. By having several memory cards available, you can shoot a number of images on each card and minimize the risk of losing all the images you take on the day.

3. Before you start the days event, make sure that you format the memory cards and get them prepared for the days event. Always format in the camera you will be using.

This is the continuation from part 1 of this article.

4. Never use a memory card in more than one kind of camera without formatting the card. You can not only damage a memory card but you may lose the images you have already taken by using the card in a camera other than a camera of the same make and model as the one you used to format the card. Most cameras will write the file a little differently, and so if you use the card in a different camera, you again run the risk of losing images. If you intend to use a card in a different camera, that make sure that you copy all the files onto your computer, and then format the card in the other camera before use.

5. Part of the reason for item 1 above (fully charged batteries), is not just to make sure you have enough power to take photos during the days event, but also to ensure that the camera will not power off during writing a file to the memory card. If the camera battery fails while writing a file, you will not only lose that image, but the rest of the images on the card may be lost forever. A memory card is just like a computer hard drive. It has a directory and file structure so that the camera and your computer know where the files are, how many files are on the card, and how big the files are. If the camera fails during writing a file to the card, it can corrupt the card, just like a hard drive crash. Also, never take a card out of the camera while the file is still being written to the card. Always make sure that if you need to remove the card after taking a photo, wait a few seconds to make sure the file has been written to the card to avoid problems.

6. When it comes time to move your photos onto your computer?s hard drive, I suggest that you use a memory card reader and not the camera. Again, it is always possible that the camera?s battery could fail during the process to copy the photos over to your hard drive. This will not usually be a problem, but it could cause the card to become corrupt and therefore potentially lose your images. It is generally accepted i the industry that a memory card reader is faster than your camera when transferring files. Card readers are very inexpensive, and you have a choice of using a multi format reader or one designed just for the card type your camera uses. They are so cheap, that I always carry one with me so that if I need to, I can either copy files to a computer that happens to be at the location I am shooting, or to display some of the images onto the computer monitor for the client or subjects to see right away.

So, if you would really like to lose all those treasured photos, if you really want to have the hassle of explaining to your client, family or friends that you have lost all of the images you took, then just ignore these tips. You will lose some money, some friends and have to endure the wrath of some potentially very angry people. Good word of mouth advertising cannot be bought. So, if you do have a problem during the event, you will miss out on a lot of income that you could’ve made over the years. There are wedding photographers who consistently make well into the 6 figure income. And in the US alone, the wedding photography market is in excess of five billion dollars a year. Not a bad market to be in.

So, if you follow these simple steps, you will ensure that your images will be saved, and everyone will live happily ever after. OK, well, maybe we do not need to be that melodramatic, but I am sure you get the picture (pun intended). Your clients will be happy, you will be happy, and your wallet will be happy. Plus, you get the benefit and the pride of knowing that you did a good job and that a small part of you will live on and be enjoyed by generations of people looking at your photos. Just like an artist has people viewing their paintings. It just does not get better than that. Enjoy.



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