21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography

The post 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. When you’re just starting out in the world of wedding photography, capturing stunning images can seem incredibly daunting. After all, you only get one chance to photograph the big day; there are no do-overs or… Continue reading 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography

Tuscan dreams in Tennessee: These Olive Garden engagement pictures are going viral

Shea Craven loves a good, unconventional photoshoot location. She once shot in a Big Lots parking lot. Hunter LaShea Photography/Shea Cravens Engagement photos in the Italian countryside? Weathered stone, cypress trees? And the light? Don’t get us started with the light. What photographer coudl resist? Though a lovely idea, it was a bit far for… Continue reading Tuscan dreams in Tennessee: These Olive Garden engagement pictures are going viral

Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]

How to avoid disappointment and take the shots your clients really want!   I know you are wondering – “Do I really need a wedding photo checklist?” The answer is a unanimous yes, We put together this helpful wedding photography checklist as a lifesafer for that big day. Hope it helps. Your Free Printable Wedding… Continue reading Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]

7 Photography Jobs You Wish You Had

The global digital photography market is expected to reach $149.98 billion by 2026, growing from $79.12 in 2017. Cameras are getting better, and editing software is getting smarter. The technology is more accessible than it’s ever been, and interest in the medium—and the profession—is on the rise. According to a 2018 survey by PDN, the… Continue reading 7 Photography Jobs You Wish You Had

Tips to help wedding photographers cope with the busy season

2022 is expected to bring an estimated 2.5 million weddings, a 15% increase from a typical year. In fact, it’s predicted to be the busiest season in nearly four decades. According to a recent survey from The Knot, almost 90% of couples in 2021 hired a photographer, making photographers among the most in-demand of all… Continue reading Tips to help wedding photographers cope with the busy season

10 everyday items every wedding photographer should carry in their kit

All of the items here have one time or another come in handy for a member of the PopPhoto staff while shooting a wedding. Getty Images Photographing someone’s Big Day is a beautiful—and stressful—job, especially if you’re not a seasoned pro. This week, PopPhoto is serving up our best advice for capturing that special kind of joy. The job… Continue reading 10 everyday items every wedding photographer should carry in their kit

Freeze! This week’s best reader-submitted Photos of the Day

Anthony R Gargano Candid photos may conjure up that really unflattering picture your uncle took at your wedding with his shiny new camera. The angle is wrong, he’s somehow added 50 pounds to everyone, and the facial expressions…well, we don’t need to say any more about that. However, great candid images do exist—case in point,… Continue reading Freeze! This week’s best reader-submitted Photos of the Day

12 questions to ask yourself before your first wedding photography job

Getty Images This post has been updated. It originally published on March 13, 2016. In martial arts, there’s a saying that goes something like, “The white belt is the most difficult belt to attain.” It implies that the first step is the toughest—and that can be true of wedding photography, too. That first wedding shoot… Continue reading 12 questions to ask yourself before your first wedding photography job

Tips from a pro: An introduction to wedding photography

Getty Images This post has been updated. It originally published on June 15, 2012 As the ones responsible for capturing a wedding day in images, we photographers are under a ton of pressure. To help you next time you’re asked (or even hired) to assume the role, we tapped ten top wedding pros for their… Continue reading Tips from a pro: An introduction to wedding photography

How to pose couples: A wedding photographer shares her tips and tricks

Jennifer Nolan shares tips for natural, happy couple portraits. Jennifer Nolan Photographers know that posing is no joke. And on the fast-paced, often rushed (and behind schedule) wedding day, having a posing plan is essential. There are no do-overs. So how do you ensure everything goes smoothly? We sat down with Northern Virginia-based wedding photographer… Continue reading How to pose couples: A wedding photographer shares her tips and tricks