Learn become a wedding photographer.
Wedding photography is a growing business because couples getting married want to have reminders of that day. Photographers in the wedding business range from amateur to professional and have a variety of different styles and pricing. When hiring a wedding photographer, couples choose based on price, quality and style of the photographer. If you are looking to break into the wedding photography business, there is a lot of competition. The best thing to do is learn as much as you can and build up a strong portfolio.
Instructions
1. Learn your equipment. The most difficult part of wedding photography is learning get proper exposures in any type of lighting. Each camera has different reactions to light. Understand how your camera photographs in various lighting situations. Does it overexpose or underexpose? Read as much as you can about setting exposure, ISO and aperture on your camera in different lighting. Know how your flashes work, how your film or memory cards load, how long your battery lasts, etc. Practice as much as you can in different settings until you are comfortable enough to change settings quickly and seamlessly.
2. Practice with your camera. Bring your camera with you to different indoor and outdoor events to get a feel for different lighting conditions. Once you get a hang of this, you may even want to do some practice wedding shots. Make this fun by asking friends to model for you as brides, grooms, and wedding guests.
3. Study a variety of wedding photographers and their style. Pick out things you like and don't like. This will give you an idea of what type of shots people are looking for as well as develop style and an eye for shooting.
4. Shadow a wedding photographer or become an assistant. Often times, photographers need a second photographer, or a camera assistant at a wedding in order to get as many good shots as possible. Finding an internship is a great way to learn the ins and outs of the photography business. Learn about handle the client from intake until after the wedding shots are done, what type of shots are needed on the wedding day, what equipment is necessary, how much shooting a wedding will cost, shoot in a variety of settings, editing, and sales.
5. Build up a portfolio. As a photographer, your portfolio is your resume. When people consider hiring you for a job, they will look through your portfolio to determine whether or not you are right for their wedding. Build a portfolio by working with a more seasoned wedding photographer, shooting for fun at friend's weddings, or staging your own ceremonies for the camera.
