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Understanding the Art of Wedding Photojournalism

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Aug 17Categories: How to Take Wedding Photos No Comments

Some photographers love a perfectly posed portrait, others look for the key moments during weddings, and then there are those who look for moments that happen in between. Wedding photojournalism may not be every photographer’s style of shooting, and you may not even agree with it, but it’s undoubtedly a beautiful way to capture your couple’s special day. Photojournalism is about documenting moments as they unfold without interrupting the moment. And similarly, wedding photojournalism is about going beyond the critical moments of a wedding and capturing moments just as they are. Portraits are essential, but they are not the whole story, so if you are looking for some guidance on photographing a wedding using the photojournalism style, here are some things you should know. 

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Understanding the Rule of Thirds in Wedding Photography

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Aug 13Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

At the core, weddings may appear all the same yet are very different when it comes to how you photograph them. You will find yourself working in various locations with different lighting situations and with all kinds of people. And depending on these and a host of other factors, you will be taking photos in different styles too. While there is no one magic rule of photography, there are certain rules of composition that are ingrained in you as a wedding photographer. One such rule is the rule of thirds. And today, we will talk more about how it may work with respect to wedding photography. But remember, while it is called the rule of thirds, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it can’t be bent for your visual story to have a meaningful impact on the viewer.  

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Portrait Poses 101: How To Pose Your Brides, Couples, & Their Families

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Aug 12Categories: Wedding Poses No Comments

Portraits of the bride alone, the couple together, and their families and bridal party are usually a part of every wedding photographer’s shot list. However, whether or not you have the set time to dedicate to each category depends on the way things are running on the wedding day. At some weddings, you might not get any alone time with your bride, and at other weddings, you might just find yourself spending more time posing the bridal party than photographing them. No matter what the case, you can never get too creative to ignore classic portrait poses – for all three categories. And in this blog, we offer some tips on portrait photography and how to help your subjects pose.

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Tutorial: How to do Quick & Easy Sky Replacement in Photoshop

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Aug 05Categories: Lightroom & Photoshop Tips No Comments

The appearance of the sky in your images could significantly impact how a viewer perceives them. If you want your photograph to look a little more dreamy, romantic or dramatic, you can get your desired results by replacing the sky with the one that fits your photography vision better. And while replacing the sky sounds like a Herculean task on its own, the good news is you can do it quite easily in Adobe Photoshop! Sky Replacement in Photoshop used to be a multi-step process in the past, but it has become quicker and easier with the introduction of the new Sky Replacement feature. The tool automatically does any masking and blending required for your image and helps you save lots of time. The Sky Replacement feature also allows you to make adjustments if you want a more natural look for your photography. In this blog, we take you through the steps of replacing the sky in Photoshop using this innovative tool.

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Top Legal Traps Wedding Photographers Face

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Aug 04Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

Being a wedding photographer means documenting some of the most special moments of people’s lives, aka a huge responsibility. Even with everything planned flawlessly, a misunderstanding, miscommunication, or an error could potentially land you in legal trouble. Not being prepared for such situations beforehand or at least having a mechanism to handle them could prove to be damaging for your wedding photography business and your brand image. In this blog, we walk you through the top legal traps wedding photographers unknowingly fall into and how to protect yourself from them. However, please note that even though this blog contains information that could be helpful, it’s best to consult a lawyer if you are being threatened with a lawsuit.

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Common Wedding Client Problems & How to Handle Them

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Jul 27Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

Every once in a while, you might come across an unhappy client with a problem. It happens to all of us – even the best of us. And when something like this happens, there are usually two possible outcomes – it could be your fault or not. Either way, the client is still the client, and whether or not you are at fault, if they have any grievances, it’s a good business practice to at least try to handle them and that too promptly. While you may think that your plan for your client’s photo shoot is flawless and it is, in reality, perfect, you never know when tragedy can strike. So it only makes sense to be prepared and learn how to deal with client problems for when they do come your way.

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Lifestyle Wedding Photography: What It Is & How To Ace It

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Jul 20Categories: How to Become a Photographer, Wedding Photography Ideas No Comments

With time, wedding photography has evolved, and so have wedding photographers. Wedding photos are no longer about awkward poses or forced smiles. Wedding photographers and couples are increasingly going for documentary-style photography, capturing moments as they unfold in their natural form. When it comes to lifestyle wedding photography, besides documenting a couple in their natural element, the professionals practicing it also strive to include some artistry in those wedding photos. In short, this wedding photography style is a mix of documentary-style photography and fine art photography. If you want to hone your skills or want to incorporate this wedding photography style into your future work, this blog is for you! 

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How to Get Photography Clients Fast

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Jul 08Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

As a wedding photographer, working on honing your skills is a never-ending process. And while improving and enhancing your skills is essential in the photography industry, working on getting new clients is equally important to keep your business running. Creating a strong online presence, impressing your couples with your work and personality, sending prompt replies to their queries, etc. – there are multiple ways you can go about it. So if you are currently in the phase where you are brainstorming about how to get photography clients fast, this blog might help you plan some strategies for your wedding photography business.

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ShootDotEdit Customer Reviews: True Testimonials

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Jun 16Categories: ShootDotEdit Featured Photographer No Comments

Ever since we first laid the foundation for ShootDotEdit in 2007, we have strived to achieve one goal: Empower wedding photographers to focus on doing what they love by providing professional photo editing services and building a reliable outsourcing platform that they can trust. By doing this, we didn’t just want to lessen the post-production workload or ensure quality and on-time delivery, but we also wanted to encourage them to create a healthy work-life balance! We aim to make a wedding photographer’s life and job easier. And in the process of doing so, we have created an incredible wedding photographer and vendor community that encourages every member to be their best, and to pursue getting what they want in their lives and businesses.

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Storytelling in Wedding Photography: 5 Ways To Get It Right

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Jun 02Categories: How to Take Wedding Photos, Wedding Photography Ideas No Comments

Wedding photography techniques have evolved over the years. And one of the aspects that has gained more popularity over time is storytelling in wedding photography. Even though not every wedding photography style focuses on putting together a cohesive story, storytelling wedding photography is all about forming a visual narrative as you document your couple’s special day. And so, visual storytelling, which is one of the main components of this style, is about catching fleeting moments that may never happen again. It’s about making your viewer feel like they were in that moment, even if they weren’t. If you are interested in the art of storytelling through wedding photography, then this blog could offer some insights. 

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