From Images to Art: Storytelling in Wedding Photography
From Images to Art: Storytelling in Wedding Photography
Class Description
What techniques turn a single wedding photograph into a powerful, multi-dimensional storytelling tool? In this captivating course, professional wedding photographer Jim Garner will teach you how to transform your photography business by thinking like an artist.
Jim will share hard-won industry secrets — learned from decades at the helm of one of the nation’s leading wedding photography studios — guiding you through the creative journey from picture-taker to storytelling. You’ll explore tools and strategies that will make your workflow more streamlined and your studio more profitable. During live action photo shoots, you will watch Jim’s “story shooting” philosophy in action — as he demonstrates how posing, shooting, and lighting contribute to the strength of the visual story.
By the end of this course, you have a full grasp of the art of storytelling and be able to apply this new way of thinking to every aspect of your business.
Lessons
1Evaluate Yourself and Your Business 2Transforming Our Business 3Reinvent in 2014 4Embrace the Philosophy 5Picture Taker vs. Story Shooter 6The Philosophy in Action: Testimonial 7Identify your Unique Style 85 Steps to Experimental Style 9Defining Your Goals - 10 Year Plan 10Unleash Real Profit 11Wedding Sales Part 1 12Wedding Sales Part 2 13Product and Partnerships 14Camera Gear 15Client Testimonial: Trica and Drew 16Refine Your Craft 17Experiential Awareness 18Shoot: Groom and Groomsmen 19Shoot: Bride's Details 20Shoot: Bride and Bridesmaids 21Shoot: Bride and Groom 22Shoot: Group Shots 23Shoot: Couple In Bright Sun 24Goals in Post Processing 25Post Process: Stretch and Texture 26Post Process: Skin 27Post Process: Hard Light Retouching 28Album Design: The Formula 29Album Design: The Album Design: Demo with Andrew Fundy 30Take Control: Workflow Part 1 31Take Control: Workflow Part 2 32Work Enviorments 33Master Client Communication and Experience 3410 Opportunities for Communication 35Refine, Reinvent and Thrive 36Location Night ShootReviews