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Marketing To Millennials: Dos and Don’ts For Wedding Photographers

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 07Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments
Marketing To Millennials: Dos and Don'ts For Wedding Photographers

In pop culture, the millennials have been held responsible for the death of A LOT of things. Golf, soap bars, relationships, the 9-5 workday – you name it, and according to someone somewhere, millennials probably killed it. And when it comes to wedding photography, some wedding photographers sometimes develop this mindset that it’s probably the millennials that are to be blamed for their struggles or for their low sales. But the reality is that it’s most likely the wedding photographer who forgot to evolve with time and changing preferences and values. It’s true; catering to millennials might mean that you might have to make some tweaks and modifications in your marketing strategies and workflow. But can you imagine the doors you’d open once you make your business appealing to a millennial? So if you are in that phase of your career where you are thinking – “Nobody’s booking me. Nobody’s buying albums. And it’s all because of the millennials” – in this blog, we offer some marketing to millennials tips that could help you add them to your clientele. 

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Putting Into Perspective: What Makes a Good Photograph?

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 06Categories: Wedding Photography Ideas, Wedding Shooting No Comments
Putting Into Perspective: What Makes a Good Photograph?

A breathtaking photograph has the power to evoke a plethora of emotions. But what makes a good photograph? Is it the lighting, the composition, a high-end camera, or the subject and the feelings it conveys? Or is it the photographer who deftly weaves all these elements to create a masterpiece? To put it lucidly, all these elements equally contribute to making a good photograph. However, what is perceived as a great image is often subjective. Else, all great images would look the same. Instead, most of them differ in style; some even defy all the set rules. Then again, we agree with what iconic painter Pablo Picasso once said, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” In today’s blog, we venture into answering one of the most basic yet visibly complex questions in photography – what really makes a good photograph? 

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Wedding Photography Props to Create Stellar Photos

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 05Categories: How to Become a Photographer, Wedding Photography Ideas No Comments
Wedding Photography Props to Create Stellar Photos

Throw in a few creative photography props against an interesting backdrop, and you already have an incredible combination to create stellar wedding photos! Props and accessories let your couples add a personal touch to their wedding photographs. Used creatively, these decorative pieces make posing more fun and participatory for your couples (and their guests too). Even if the backdrops are sometimes plain and drab, colorful and creatively designed photography props can add a little drama and character to your images in the blink of an eye – or in the blink of a flash, in this case! Props can also be masterfully used in photographs to tell a story or simply give the images a quirky spin. Go ahead and suggest some amazing photography props to your couples and help them create some unique, unforgettable images from the list we’ve shared here.

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How to Make an Image Black and White in Lightroom

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 04Categories: Lightroom & Photoshop Tips No Comments
How to Make an Image Black and White in Lightroom

Think of black and white images, and you immediately think of the timeless appeal they hold. What is it about these monochrome photographs that have such a classic resonance? The answer lies in the depth of black and white photos that evokes a sense of mystery and drama all at once. And as a photographer, you can opt to create stellar black and white images both during the production phase as well as the post-production stage. If you choose to do the latter, this blog is for you! In this Lightroom tutorial, we will talk about the many ways you can make images black and white. So let’s get started!

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Indoor Wedding Photography Inspiration From ShootDotEdit Customers

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Oct 01Categories: Wedding Photography Ideas No Comments
Indoor Wedding Photography Inspiration From ShootDotEdit Customers

Whether your couples choose an indoor wedding venue or the weather conditions force you to photograph indoors, knowing how to turn any scene into an equally compelling photograph always pays off. However, the rules and requirements that work for outdoor weddings don’t always apply to indoor wedding photography. The reason? There are plenty. The biggest being the presence of light. Whether to perceive it as a challenge or a creative opportunity? We will leave that for you to decide! For now, follow this blog for some indoor wedding photography inspiration and a better understanding of the skill, the scene, and the setting. 

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