7 Tips for First Time Wedding Photographers

Photographing your first wedding?? I got you! These are my best tips for shooting your first wedding ever. phew! It wasn't easy to narrow this into a short list - what else would you add? Leave me a comment with your best tips for shooting weddings. What to Include in Wedding Contracts: https://youtu.be/rNoB6XNfPYE How to Direct Clients for Wedding Portraits: https://youtu.be/JaTVzAIykE8 How to Photograph a Ceremony Without Flash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfjhI7GYyR4 How to Photograph a Wedding Sparkler Exit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc3TjoYKBx0 Backing Up Wedding Images: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO7TEN57cGc 🚩 Possible question to ask the engaged couple before the wedding day: - Where will you be getting ready? - Would you like getting ready photos? - Where will the ceremony take place? - How long will the ceremony be? - Are there rules or restrictions for photography during the ceremony? - Will you be seeing each other before the ceremony (aka a "first look) and if yes, where? - How many are in your bridal party? - Is there travel time between ceremony and reception? (If yes, how long) - Is there parking available at each location throughout the day? - What is a good contact number for both of you for any day-of emergencies? - Can you provide me with a timeline of the wedding day? - Who would you like to be in your family photos? (Ask for a list with full names) - Are there any family situations, deaths, or divorces I should be sensitive to? - Are there any special or surprise moments planned for the reception? - What is the most important part of the wedding day to each of you? This list could certainly go on ...but it should give you a great jumping off point! ►► Check out the software I use to run my photography biz (all invoices, contracts, questionnaires, emails + more!): http://share.honeybook.com/fTi8j 🚩 Join the FREE community of likeminded photographers inside the #PHOTOBOSS FB group: http://bit.ly/photoboss 📹 WHAT TO WATCH NEXT: How I grew my photography business https://youtu.be/y5MsxESfsWk What I wish I knew before I became a photographer https://youtu.be/y5MsxESfsWk How I photograph Sparkler Exits https://youtu.be/Yc3TjoYKBx0 How to find your editing style https://youtu.be/0jFDpO41LRE To hear ways I found my first wedding clients - watch this https://youtu.be/B-pkK_qvFvQ To see how I edit my images in Lightroom - watch this https://youtu.be/XZUiPmTfOks 📸WHATS IN MY CAMERA BAG: Nikon Camera: https://amzn.to/2MqpaVo Nikon 70-200mm 2.8: https://goo.gl/TbyfUm Nikon 50mm 1.4: http://amzn.to/2ejjijU Nikon 60mm 2.8 Macro: http://amzn.to/2fwAyj5 Nikon 85mm 1.4: http://amzn.to/2fBTfRp Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: http://amzn.to/2fQlr7O Gepe Case :http://amzn.to/2fkYLZd Zeiss cleaning wipes: http://amzn.to/2eJLIlI Nikon Sb910 flash: http://amzn.to/2fBUDDp Pocket Wizard Triggers: http://amzn.to/2fBUyQf Genaray Video light: http://amzn.to/2fY5XxU Hoya close up filters: http://amzn.to/2fkYc1B 5 Way reflector http://amzn.to/2sTiARU Camera Case: https://goo.gl/0d0HsP Fav lens: http://amzn.to/2fBTfRp 📲Come hang with me in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyymichelle I have not been paid to promote or endorse any of these items. These are my honest opinions and thoughts. All gear has been purchased with my own money. Some links are affiliate links, meaning that at no cost to you, I may receive a small commission if you buy it.