What a great job a wedding photographer has! Surrounded by smiling, happy, well-dressed people ready to celebrate a couple’s marriage, he or she gets to take stunning pictures on the bride’s and groom’s big day. Or…
What a stressful job a wedding photographer has! Surrounded by smiling, stressed-out, well-dressed people who have spent months meticulously planning for this to be the best day in the bride’s and groom’s life, he or she must deliver what’s expected even if the guests are not cooperative and the event is on the verge of descending into chaos. The photos better be perfect–or else. Whichever scenario describes the typical wedding (it usually falls somewhere between the two extremes), the professional wedding photographer comes to the party prepared for anything. Planning, gear, technical proficiency, and even your attitude going into a wedding will directly affect the quality of your results. We want to help you bring your wedding photography skills to the next level. So, here’s the Adorama Wedding Photography Guide, which is filled with expert advice from our seasoned pros. Whether you’re an established studio, an assistant looking to move up, a weekend warrior or a hobbyist thinking about breaking into this competitive, rewarding field, we think you’ll get valuable information here.