Comments on: How to Become a Top Wedding Photographer http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/ the stories behind the images Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:30:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Graham http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/comment-page-1/#comment-12185 Graham Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:27:09 +0000 http://dslrblog.com/?p=1710#comment-12185 As a wedding photographer in Aberdeen Scotland for the last 20 years, I was really interested to read your article. At first I thought you were over simplifying the situation, but when I thought about it some more I realised that you captured something very important. Wedding photography is one of the few businesses where you can progress from nowhere to top of the range in a very short space of time. Thanks for the insight. Graham Noble Aberdeen wedding photographer As a wedding photographer in Aberdeen Scotland for the last 20 years, I was really interested to read your article. At first I thought you were over simplifying the situation, but when I thought about it some more I realised that you captured something very important. Wedding photography is one of the few businesses where you can progress from nowhere to top of the range in a very short space of time.
Thanks for the insight.
Graham Noble
Aberdeen wedding photographer

]]> By: Wedding Photographer http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/comment-page-1/#comment-11865 Wedding Photographer Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:05:38 +0000 http://dslrblog.com/?p=1710#comment-11865 Great article. I like the fact you've included SEO... Great article. I like the fact you’ve included SEO…

]]> By: David http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/comment-page-1/#comment-10560 David Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:02:30 +0000 http://dslrblog.com/?p=1710#comment-10560 Hi Jason, I did not realize you were connected to the best of wedding photography blog till just now. Lots to keep you busy hu? Anyhow, your post is great and gives some solid pointers to those seeking to become the best and to anyone who just needs a little help getting a handle on attracting clients. You mentioned branding as a major part of the whole process and I agree. However, perhaps that is not as important as the need to learn well, and as you said, create stunning work…. consistently. If I were to balance the two, I would find branding to be on the low side of the equation by a good margin. Another interesting thing you mention is the need to emulate the "greats". I guess you could be correct there if marketing is all that gets a photographer into the "successful" category. But realistically, I believe the "great" wedding photographers out there, make or made their mark by leading the way. By visionary imagery and raw talent. Sure marketing is important in "making it", but probably secondary to the insightful imagery that the leaders in wedding photography offer. Hi Jason,

I did not realize you were connected to the best of wedding photography blog till just now. Lots to keep you busy hu?

Anyhow, your post is great and gives some solid pointers to those seeking to become the best and to anyone who just needs a little help getting a handle on attracting clients.

You mentioned branding as a major part of the whole process and I agree. However, perhaps that is not as important as the need to learn well, and as you said, create stunning work…. consistently. If I were to balance the two, I would find branding to be on the low side of the equation by a good margin.

Another interesting thing you mention is the need to emulate the “greats”. I guess you could be correct there if marketing is all that gets a photographer into the “successful” category. But realistically, I believe the “great” wedding photographers out there, make or made their mark by leading the way. By visionary imagery and raw talent. Sure marketing is important in “making it”, but probably secondary to the insightful imagery that the leaders in wedding photography offer.

]]> By: beckysue http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/comment-page-1/#comment-10484 beckysue Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:49:55 +0000 http://dslrblog.com/?p=1710#comment-10484 This was an excellent article. So many wonderful pointers and tips where laid out nicely. It sure does help when you are thinking about starting your own wedding photography business. Just getting a business plan together is hard enough. Everyone needs to read this article, it will help you out greatly when starting your own photography business. This was an excellent article. So many wonderful pointers and tips where laid out nicely. It sure does help when you are thinking about starting your own wedding photography business. Just getting a business plan together is hard enough. Everyone needs to read this article, it will help you out greatly when starting your own photography business.

]]> By: brittany http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/comment-page-1/#comment-10478 brittany Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:42:04 +0000 http://dslrblog.com/?p=1710#comment-10478 Give wedding photography all your heart and effort. Long when you are gone your photographs will last forever. It is a great way to be remembered. Open your heart and your mind and great photos will happen. Concentrate on the human aspect of weddings, the details, and emotions and be ready to capture them. Let the camera become an extension of you. Give wedding photography all your heart and effort. Long when you are gone your photographs will last forever. It is a great way to be remembered. Open your heart and your mind and great photos will happen. Concentrate on the human aspect of weddings, the details, and emotions and be ready to capture them. Let the camera become an extension of you.

]]> By: brittany http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/comment-page-1/#comment-10471 brittany Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:06:45 +0000 http://dslrblog.com/?p=1710#comment-10471 Another important aspect of wedding photography is that quality matters more then quantity. Photographers must always focus and try to obtain the best and most unique photographs. Also, you have to develop your own photography style. Clients always look for original photographs with their own unique style and vision. Also devote yourself to your work. Your photographs will last forever and it is a great way to be remembered by the clients or recommended by them. Another important aspect of wedding photography is that quality matters more then quantity. Photographers must always focus and try to obtain the best and most unique photographs. Also, you have to develop your own photography style. Clients always look for original photographs with their own unique style and vision. Also devote yourself to your work. Your photographs will last forever and it is a great way to be remembered by the clients or recommended by them.

]]> By: david http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/comment-page-1/#comment-10316 david Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:27:59 +0000 http://dslrblog.com/?p=1710#comment-10316 I would have to agree with Chris. I appreciate your work put in this article, Jason, but I believe it is YOUR view that is simplistic. For a beginner to jump into destination or to have that on their portfolio as a qualifier for professionalism/skill mastery/popularity is ludicrous. Many US wedding photographers REMAIN in the US, not outside of it. And the use of models to place on one's site IS unethical. Potential clients want to see your REAL work, not work in some controlled situation where the conditions are concocted. The fact that you've spent a lot of time observing doesn't mean you understand the work of a wedding photographer. I would have to agree with Chris. I appreciate your work put in this article, Jason, but I believe it is YOUR view that is simplistic. For a beginner to jump into destination or to have that on their portfolio as a qualifier for professionalism/skill mastery/popularity is ludicrous. Many US wedding photographers REMAIN in the US, not outside of it.

And the use of models to place on one’s site IS unethical. Potential clients want to see your REAL work, not work in some controlled situation where the conditions are concocted.

The fact that you’ve spent a lot of time observing doesn’t mean you understand the work of a wedding photographer.

]]> By: dlf http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/comment-page-1/#comment-10303 dlf Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:42:04 +0000 http://dslrblog.com/?p=1710#comment-10303 Developing a personal style is trusting your own personal vision. There are many photographers who can shoot a technically perfect picture, but a sense of unique style is created when you master the basics of photography and go beyond them. Learn how to anticipate people’s reactions to events and each other and how to put yourself in the right place at the right time to capture these images that document the wedding drama. Developing a personal style is trusting your own personal vision. There are many photographers who can shoot a technically perfect picture, but a sense of unique style is created when you master the basics of photography and go beyond them. Learn how to anticipate people’s reactions to events and each other and how to put yourself in the right place at the right time to capture these images that document the wedding drama.

]]> By: dlf http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/comment-page-1/#comment-10300 dlf Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:33:16 +0000 http://dslrblog.com/?p=1710#comment-10300 Great photographers don’t do different things, they just do things differently. So, try and be different in everything you do. Stay away from monotonous angles, subjects and backgrounds. Step out of your comfort zone and push the envelope of creativity to break new ground. Know the rules, but also set out to break them. Just be different! Great photographers don’t do different things, they just do things differently. So, try and be different in everything you do. Stay away from monotonous angles, subjects and backgrounds. Step out of your comfort zone and push the envelope of creativity to break new ground. Know the rules, but also set out to break them. Just be different!

]]> By: Daniel Beds http://dslrblog.com/how-to-become-a-top-wedding-photographer/comment-page-1/#comment-10299 Daniel Beds Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:25:06 +0000 http://dslrblog.com/?p=1710#comment-10299 Your tips can really make any photography enthusiast inspired of starting a business. Thanks for posting this! Your tips can really make any photography enthusiast inspired of starting a business. Thanks for posting this!

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