“What I like about wedding photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce and that they snap freeze one of your life's most memorable days" - Serena Pearce
■ An essential course for aspiring wedding photographers
■ Learn how to capture beautiful, romantic & fun images at every wedding
■ The course includes expert advice from Andrew & Serena (who between them have shot over 1860 weddings across the globe) on the best gear, shooting techniques, portraiture styles, shooting detail, how to quote, creating wedding packages, adding value & post production editing
■ You will learn about people skills, being able to work under pressure, to handle any scenario, any weather, to be versatile, flexible, adaptable, personable, engaging & well organised
■ Different styles of weddings are all covered whether it's a beach, a formal church wedding or a small, intimate restaurant affair
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
■ INTRODUCTION - what the wedding photography course is all about
■ HOW THIS COURSE WORKS - learn - read the notes | action - do the assignments | critique - submit 3 modules (5 assignments in each) | ongoing support - join our forums on facebook & instagram
■ CAMERA GEAR - a quick guide | full frame dslr cameras | cropped sensor dslr | prime & zoom lenses | quality compacts | mirrorless cameras | bridge & hybrid cameras | 360 degree cameras | medium format cameras | adventure cameras | smartphones | drones | speedlite flash units | supplementary lighting | off camera lighting | tripods, monopods & gorillapods | filters | batteries, memory cards & backup | cleaning your gear | camera bags | accessories | instagram | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
■ CAMERA HANDLING - shooting modes | raw vs jpeg | metering modes | colour space | focusing modes | white balance | iso | picture style & control | exposure lock & compensation & bracketing | adding light into shadows | high dynamic range (hdr) | using flash | tips & tricks | summary
■ LIGHTING - types | natural light | artificial light | white balance | time the light | the golden hour | silhouettes | twilight | night | venues at night | light trails | tips & tricks | summary
■ COMPOSITION - leading & converging lines | the rule of thirds | framing an image | reflections | look for unusual angles | odd & even numbers | colour | star bursts | motion | aspect ratio | focusing on detail | viewpoint | point of view (pov) | selective focus | vertical vs horizontal | tips & tricks | summary | compositional aids
■ PEOPLE - quick guide | candid | fashion & formal | single portrait | couples | groups | babies & children | families | pre wedding studio | portable studio | photo booth | frozen moments | interact with your subject | street | classic poses | unusual viewpoints | showing motion | humour & passion | framing | colour coordination | lens perspective & tilting | backgrounds | showing character | common mistakes | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
APPLICATIONS
■ PREPARATION - overview | before the big day | suggested locations | time of year | time of day | weather conditions | location recce | etiquette | be adaptable | back up & storage | smartphone back up | workflow during the wedding | theft & insurance | your safety & well being | social media | blogging | pre wedding check list | shot check lists | tips & tricks | summary
■ DETAILS - it’s all in the detail | the ring | the dress | reflections | shoes | shooting churches & venues | food & drink - light, colour, selective focus, viewpoint | wedding cake & desserts | flowers | cars | carriages | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
■ WEDDING STYLES - formal | casual anywhere | casual beach | country | safari | themed | golf club | retro | photo journalistic | black & white | tips & tricks | summary
■ DESTINATIONS - sydney | sydney’s northern beaches | fiji | english lake district | hosier lane - melbourne | gunners barracks nsw | whale beach nsw | sydney opera house | vaucluse house nsw | margaret river | yarra valley | melbourne | paris | positano italy | the party | tips & tricks | summary
EDITING, ASSIGNMENTS & MORE
■ BACKUP, EDITING, SHOWCASING & UPLOAD - auto smartphone backup | home & office back up | basics of editing | editing in lightroom | transferring files - hardware | uploading files - wireless | showcasing your images | social media | selling online | photo books & digital frames | traditional albums & print display | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
■ ISSUES & COMMON ERRORS - common mistakes | photos are not sharp | rotational perspective | barrel distortion | dirty sensor, filter or lens | wrong lens | unwanted reflections | slanted horizons | excess clutter & unbalanced | digital noise | over tilting | incorrect colour balance | lurid colour & hdr | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
■ BUSINESS MODELS - shoot & burn | all inclusive - full service | part time | in person sales | sample wedding packages | wedding package pricing | added value products & services | a few marketing ideas | landing your clients | defining your target market | define your brand
■ FUTURE DIRECTIONS - amateur or pro | personality type | match your interests | practical tips for success | wedding photo gear in the future | computational photography | the end of the beginning | resurgence of film & retro | convergence of imaging devices | conclusion | tips & tricks | a personal journey
■ ASSIGNMENTS - light | composition | perspective | depth of field | viewpoint | reflections | portraits | couples | groups | food & drink | architecture | shooting detail | smartphones | star bursts | motion
■ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) - why do a photography space course | benefits | tutor support | accreditation | background needed | certificate | computer skills | course style | course cost | online social network club | faq hotline
■ RESOURCES - camera & studio gear at good prices | nikon & canon | field guide & support | studio & interior lighting equipment | tripods | camera bags | retail outlets & processing labs | camera & lens tests | camera magazines | photography books | inspirational business books | indesign & lightroom tutorials | interesting photography websites | digital albums & services | photo sharing | creating smaller pdf files | photography tours
■ GLOSSARY - the a to z guide to all things photographic
■ ABOUT THE AUTHORS - serena pearce code lime photography | andrew thomasson focus 10 photography
■ This course is suitable for amateurs to serious semi pro photographers alike - the course is very comprehensive
■ Whilst it's advantageous to have some background photography knowledge, the course is very detailed with easy to understand, step by step procedures to teach you every facet of camera handling skills and compositional, lighting and a myriad of other techniques to become a competent wedding photographer
■ What is important is to have good camera gear. Whilst a cheap $500 DLSR is capable of taking good photographs, you need camera gear that reflects your commitment and professionalism to your craft and a bag of quality camera gear does just that
■ Any full or cropped frame DSLR camera or mirrorless camera is ideal. Full frame cameras with their bigger sensors will give better results in certain situations. For this course one DLSR or mirrorless camera is sufficient. For shooting weddings you also need a back up camera in case of equipment failure
■ We also suggest you have a quality compact such as a Sony RX100, Lumix LX100, Yashica, Fuji or equivalent. These are particularly good as back up cameras
■ The two main lenses in a wedding photographers camera bag would be a 24-70mm and a 70-200mm (preferably on its own dedicated full frame camera body), a wide angle such as a 16-35mm, a telephoto lens eg 70-300mm or a mid range lens (eg 24-105mm or a 24-120mm). A few prime lenses such as a 50mm f1.8 and a portrait 85mm f1.8 is an inexpensive addition to your kit
■ At least one external on-camera flash unit is essential to do this course. To shoot weddings you will need another one as a back up
■ We highly recommend you have a quality smartphone with at least one optical zoom lens. Great for air dropping samples of the shoot to anyone at the wedding (or wedding planner) or capable of taking a great portrait shot or a selfie in its own right. Also instant posting on social media sites
■ A sturdy tripod, U/V, polarising filters and a 5-in-1 reflector (a 42" one is a good size)
Wedding Photography Course - $690
We offer a payment option whereby you can purchase the online course in 3 easy payment installments via Paypal. Once the third payment has been made, you will receive a download link for the online course.
If you prefer to pay via Direct Deposit, please complete the information below. Submit the form, and look for the confirmation and payment instructions via email. Once we have received your payment, you will receive a link to download the online photography course.
Our courses are practical and fun with lots of tips and tricks, case studies and amazing images to inspire you
We share our experiences as working wedding photographers - lots of advice and recommendations with less jargon
Our courses are suitable for all camera types - full and cropped frame DSLR's, mirrorless, quality compacts, smartphones and drones
We are here to share our combined experience of 40 years as working professional photographers and educators with you