Archives for 2018

How to Set Up and Shoot a First Look for Wedding Photographers

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Dec 12Categories: Wedding Shooting No Comments

As a wedding photographer, every client you book will have unique timelines, ideas, and expectations for their big day. One of the differences your client may have in their timeline is whether or not they will take part in a first look wedding photography session. A wedding first look is when the bride and groom decide to see each other before the ceremony in their wedding attire. The main purpose of a first look is to allow the couple to experience this special time privately and more intimately.

Here at ShootDotEdit, we see plenty of first look wedding photos as a part of our color correction services for photographers. And since we know it can be one of the most important parts of the wedding day, we reached out to Ruth Terrero of Ruth Terrero Photography, a wedding photographer who is no stranger to mastering the first look, to gather her insights on the best ways to set up and shoot the first look for your clients.

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WPPI 2019: Everything You Need to Know for the Conference

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Dec 07Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

Every year, wedding photographers and portrait photographers from around the world gather at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) conference and tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada. WPPI 2019 is fast approaching, and we are providing a comprehensive guide so you can make the most of the tradeshow and convention.

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23 Tips for Successfully Shooting Winter Wedding Photography

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Dec 05Categories: Wedding Shooting No Comments

Here at ShootDotEdit, we provide photo color correction services for wedding photographers. We also partner with wedding pros to discuss topics that are most relevant to you and your photography. When the cold and, depending on where you live, snowy winter months arrive, there are several challenges that may arise during your wedding shoots. To gain insights into successfully shooting winter wedding photography, we reached out to Adam Shea of Adam Shea Photography. As a Wisconsin-based photographer, Adam has extensive experience photographing weddings and engagements in extremely cold conditions.

 Read below to find tips and tricks that will make your life, and your client’s experience, a much happier one.

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How to Price Photography Prints

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Nov 29Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

When you first started your business, did you think you would need to know how to price photography prints? Pricing is one of those responsibilities that comes with owning a photography business that can be boring and often complicated. It can be hard to know where to start and which prices will work best for your clients and business. But in the end, setting proper pricing for your photography prints is a crucial part of your success.

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The Best Photography Workflow Tips for Wedding Photographers

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Nov 28Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

Airlines don’t overhaul their airplanes while they are flying. And that’s for good reason. Taking vital systems offline while in flight would probably be disastrous. The same is true for photographers. While less fatal, changing your photography workflow during busy season can derail projects leading to late nights and angry clients. That is why off-season is the ideal time to update and improve your workflows.

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How to Shoot a Wedding: 18 of the Best Wedding Photography Tips

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 31Categories: Wedding Shooting No Comments

How to Shoot a Wedding: 18 of the Best Wedding Photography Tips

Wedding Shooting

As a pro photographer, knowing the ins and outs of how to shoot a wedding is crucial for capturing the best images possible. Here at ShootDotEdit, we know there are several options photographing a wedding. In addition to providing you with wedding photo editing services, we love to connect with other vendors and pros in the industry to gain valuable information on topics that are relevant to your photography business.

That’s why we reached out to our friends at The Lake House, Guest Cottages of the Berkshires, a venue who hosts weddings throughout the year and works hand-in-hand with photographers. Today, they will share their insights into how to shoot a wedding, including 18 of the best wedding photography tips for you to use. Read on to learn their tips on how to take great wedding photos your clients will love.

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How to Start a Photography Blog

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 29Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

As a wedding photographer, learning how to start a photography blog is essential to the success of your wedding photography business. Blogging is a way to highlight your photographic talents, while also showcasing your personality. With a blog, you can generate interest in you and your photography brand. Your blog can then lead to building an even larger client-base.

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How to Use IGTV to Grow Your Photography Brand on Instagram

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 25Categories: Social Media Tips No Comments

As a wedding photographer, Instagram is one of the top platforms to help you share your work, meet ideal clients, and book more weddings. It has several features that are perfect to get you in front of the clients you desire, and one of the newest features is IGTV.

Here at ShootDotEdit, we know how important it is for you to stay up-to-date with the changes and updates that can help your business most. That’s why, in addition to our photo editing services for photographers, we connect with industry leaders who can share on these topics for your wedding photography business. We reached out to photographer and video-marketing and content creation specialist, Anesha Collins, to learn more about how to use IG TV to grow your photography brand on Instagram. Keep reading to learn more.

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Simplifying IPS for Better In Person Sales in Your Photography Business

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 23Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

In-Person Sales (IPS) can be one of the most challenging parts of your role as a professional wedding photographer. IPS photography sales include products and services you provide for your wedding clients, some of which are easier to sell than others.

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Simple Tips for Finding Places to Take Pictures Near You

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 22Categories: Wedding Shooting No Comments

As a wedding photographer, you might Google places to take pictures near me when you desire to find unique shooting locations for your couple. Sometimes, this can be a challenge. As the years go by, clients tend to request the same locations. And, you are required to capture unique images they love each and every time. Or, if you are lucky, they might turn to you for advice. Often times, it can be difficult to think of new and amazing photo locations each and every time.

Outside of our wedding photo editing services, we connect with industry leaders to bring you valuable information to use in your photography business. To help us out with finding the best shooting locations, we brought in Melissa Jill Photography, an established Arizona wedding photographer. She is going to break down a ton of tips and tricks for finding great photography locations.

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