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Challenges Wedding Photographers Face During the Bridal Prep Photos

challenges during the bridal prep photos

More often than not, wedding days are hectic. Running behind, forgetting things, too much to get done in too short of a time period – all of these are too common on a wedding day. And, often this starts before the wedding ceremony ever begins. It starts early on the morning of the wedding, when the bride and her family and friends gather to start getting ready.

For a wedding photographer, the getting ready section of the day can produce some of the most intimate and artistic images from the entire day. However, there are a lot of challenges that can come with shooting the getting ready images. Today we want talk about 4 of the biggest challenges that happen during the bridal prep photos, and solutions to overcome them.

Problem #1

The room is a disaster.

You walk into the room the bride is getting ready in, and your heart sinks. You look around and see a mess everywhere. It could be the byproduct of a hotel room that is way too small for the number of people it has in it. It could be a byproduct of everyone running behind and not picking up after themselves. Either way, the room is a disaster, and you have to create lasting images with a challenging backdrop.

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4 Time-Saving Apps for Wedding Photographers

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As a wedding photography business owner, finding ways to speed up your workflow is key to your success. It’s also important to maintain organization in your personal life, as well. The more optimized your systems and processes are in both areas, the easier it becomes to work on the items you must to grow your business. One way to save time is to use apps for photographers that help keep you organized and on top of the tasks you have to manage.

As a outsource photo editing company, we believe in a fast and efficient workflow for your photography business and love to connect with industry leaders who have tips to help you do just that. ShootDotEdit Wedding Pro, Vanessa Joy, is back with her next post to share the best apps for photographers she recommends for your photography business.

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Top 5 Tips for Instagram Strategies for Wedding Photographers

instagram strategies for wedding photographers

Instagram for wedding photographers… on the one hand, there are so many ways the app can be valuable for your photography business (and so many success stories to prove it). On the other hand, it’s constantly changing and challenging to master. The algorithm updates, the addition of Stories – there are so many things to keep up on. Yet, using your Instagram business account to increase your reach is a proven strategy to help grow your business.

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Outdoor Wedding and Engagement Photography for Inspiration

With the summer months here, your shooting schedule is ramping up and you are flexing your creative muscles. There are a variety of scenarios you will face with each couple you shoot, from the engagement session to the wedding day, especially in outdoor locations. Here at ShootDotEdit, we provide wedding photography editing services, and we also love to share inspirational wedding photography from top pros in the industry. Although you have a unique photography style, it can be helpful to look at images from others and gain inspiration from them. Below, we have 9 outdoor wedding and engagement photos to help you do just that!

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Instagram Strategies for Wedding Photographers That Actually Work

Our Online Training is over, but great news – we’ve published a recap of it on our blog for you to access. Throughout the blog post, we share Natalie’s favorite scheduling platform, the types of posts she uses to connect with her audience, how to maximize Instagram Stories, and more! Read through the post and gain more of Natalie’s insights here!

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A Wedding Photography Marketing Plan That Helps You Book More Clients

Where do the majority of your past clients come from, and how can you use that information to continue nurturing the relationship with them? The answer will differ for every photographer, as your business and ideal client are unique. Though, there is one point that remains the same: creating a plan for marketing to past clients can help you create business and bring in income for years to come.

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4 Scenarios to Pull from for Dramatic Indoor Flash Photography

indoor flash photography

One of the most challenging aspects of being a wedding photographer is that, often times, you have absolutely no control of the situations you encounter to photograph. One specific aspect of that challenge is the lighting conditions you encounter, especially when it comes to indoor locations. Knowing how to use indoor flash photography can help you overcome these challenging wedding photography lighting scenarios.

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Creating Effective Photography Ads for Facebook and Instagram

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Just like the wedding photography industry, social media is constantly evolving. It seems like every week there are updates and adjustments to the various platforms (some of them are great and some require you to modify your strategy). One thing is for sure – social media (including photography ads) is an essential part of the marketing strategy you use for your photography business.

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Photography Lighting Setups During the Wedding Family Formals

wedding photography lighting tips

It’s that part of the day… the wedding family formals, where you have to (quickly) gather the bride and groom’s family members and take a few memorable photos of everyone together. This is where your skills and confidence as a photographer comes in handy – especially when it comes to photography lighting. Because lighting is unpredictable, you must be prepared for any type of condition during this part of the wedding day. With multiple people together (their attention spans fading…), how can you create the perfect light to quickly capture these images? In the second post of her Wedding Lighting Masterclass, ShootDotEdit Customer, Leeann Marie, Wedding Photographers will share her wedding photography lighting tips to help you shoot confidently through the family formals.

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How to Create a Wedding Photography Business Plan

In your business, planning is an essential part of your growth. Because creating a plan takes time and there are many elements to prepare for, how do you know exactly what to focus on first? We put together a list of how to create a wedding photography business plan to set your business up for success. Take a look below to get started.

Define a Specialty

One of the first steps to take to create a strong business plan is to define a specialty. You are a wedding photographer, but what makes you unique and helps you stand out from others in the industry? Will you shoot locally or travel for your clients? Do you prefer to shoot outdoors or have a few favorite venues? These questions, and more, can help you decide what specialty defines you so you can create a strategic plan around it and share it with your ideal clients.

Identify Ideal Clients

Now that you know what makes you unique, you can then identify your ideal client. Use your specialty to help – if you are an outdoor photographer who loves adventure, your ideal client will have similar qualities. Also think about the age range they are, their likes and dislikes, and location to narrow down the selection. When you know who your ideal client is, you can develop a business plan specifically catered to them.

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Image Compliments of Custom by Nicole Photography

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