Comments on: How to Become a Top Wedding Photographer

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:37:42 +0000

SEO really is changing all the time – have you looked into the Photographers SEO Community to stay on top of it?

By: Edward

Edward — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:32:10 +0000

This is a fantastic approach to the subject.

It would seem your audience should be expected to have mastered the technical aspects of the SLR and also be able to capture a great image to start with. Not just anyone can take a great photo or manage a business, especially at the same time.

I appreciate your insight here!

I took a look at the Our Labor Of Love website and found almost every image to be soft or out of focus. I wonder if this is on purpose or if the site softens the images a bit? The branding is great, though.

SEO is becoming a point of contention for me, since Google keeps changing the best practices every day… It’s tough to stay on top of things like that.

I look forward to looking over the suggested photographer list later in the week!

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:28:13 +0000

Some great advice! and well rounded, 80% business and 20% photography.

By: Graham

Graham — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:27:09 +0000

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

Wedding Photographer — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:05:38 +0000

Great article. I like the fact you’ve included SEO…

By: David

David — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:02:30 +0000

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

beckysue — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:49:55 +0000

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

brittany — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:42:04 +0000

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

brittany — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:06:45 +0000

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

david — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:27:59 +0000

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.