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INDEX CO PY RI AL RI TE MA D GH TE ACR (Adobe Camera Raw), 98, 109–110, 225–226 action, capturing, 47–49 actions, photo-editing, 230–232 Adobe Camera Raw (ACR), 98, 109–110, 225–226 Adobe Photoshop, 98, 224, 225–227 Adobe Photoshop Elements, 224, 228–229 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom comparing images, 224 described, 227 exporting images, 227 features, 227, 228, 229 image formats, 98 importing images, 221, 227 noise reduction, 109–110 popularity, 224 sorting images, 221, 222, 223, 227 advertising, 78–79 ambient light. See also sunlight assignment, 101 from behind subject defined, 248 fill light to balance, 92 outdoor, 86–87 silhouette, 94, 96–97, 251 defined, 248 portraits using, 126 through window, 104, 105–106 angle, posing subjects at, 131 angle of view, defined, 248 Antique Tone edit process, 74 aperture adjustment increments, 50 automatic modes, 46 defined, 49, 248 depth of field, affect on, 50 for fill lighting, 92 flash control, 116 manual mode, 47 settings, 49–50 stop, affect on, 52 for toast images, 206 of zoom lenses, 32–33 aperture priority, 46, 248 appearance, photographer, 11 Apple Aperture comparing images, 224 described, 227 editing images, 228, 230 features, 224–225 importing images, 221 artificial light, 114, 248. See also flash aspect ratio, defined, 248 assignments available light, 101 candid photos, 216 capturing love, 144 capturing moment, 19 ceremony, capturing story, 193 composition, 82 equivalent exposures, 62 focal length, 40 groups, posing, 168 selecting images, 234 sync flash modes, 119 auto focus mode, continuous, 248 auto ISO setting, 98 auto mode exposure, 46, 248 auto white balance setting, 113 autofocus camera, 23 lens, 107–108 automatic mode exposure setting, 33 flash, 94 shutter speed, 46 white balance, 91 available light. See also sunlight assignment, 101 from behind subject defined, 248 fill light to balance, 92 outdoor, 86–87 silhouette, 94, 96–97, 251 defined, 248 portraits using, 126 through window, 104, 105–106 INDEX A B backgrounds color, 142 competing with subjects, 141 for portraits, 141–142, 151, 164–165 preparing, 125 staircases, 140, 142, 154 symmetry, 141 backlighting defined, 248 fill light to balance, 92 outdoor, 86–87 silhouette, 94, 96–97, 251 backups, image, 15, 221, 231, 233 bags, camera, 38, 39 balconies, as shooting location, 179, 196 bald subjects, 137 banisters/railings, 153, 154 barrel distortion, 27, 248 batteries camera, 15, 24, 25 flash, 15, 34, 35, 118 beading on dress, photographing, 130 beverages, photographing, 196–197 black-and-white images editing color images to, 75, 231 feel, 75 for noise reduction, 110 providing with color images, 75 blinkies, 54, 101, 130 blinking subjects, 148, 163 blogs as marketing tool, 78, 79 blurring, tools for, 31 bounce light color, 91 defined, 248 for diffusion, 126, 249 from eyeglasses, 137 bouquet toss, 208–210 branding your business, 76–77 bridal party all members, 159–161 with bride, 155–158 described, 155 with groom, 158–159 timing, 160 254 bride with bridal party, 155–158 first look shots, 182 getting ready, 24, 124–126, 127 images of, importance, 124 portraits, 122, 132–133, 135, 138–141, 166 posing, 130–132, 136–139, 163 seeing groom before wedding, 123–124 on way to wedding, 13, 14 bride and groom backgrounds, 141–142 dancing, 200–202, 203 with guests, 199–200 images, importance of, 138 location, 138, 139 portraits, 122, 132–133, 135, 138–141, 166 posing, 130–132, 136–139, 163 preparing for shooting, 138 seeing each other before wedding, 123–124 during toasts, 206, 208 bridesmaids, 155–158, 185. See also bridal party Bridge, 225, 227 buffer, camera memory, 248. See also memory cards Buissink, Joe, 68–69 burst mode, 163, 216 business, wedding photography branding, 76–77 challenges, 4, 5–6 marketing balancing with creativity, 9–10 blogs, 78, 79 business cards, 76–77 picking representative photos, 78 social media, 80–81 traditional, 78 using images in, 81 Web sites, 78–79 word-of-mouth, 18 reasons for doing, 9–10 style, photography defining, 66 described, 67 determining fit, 12 look and feel, 72–73 mixed, 70–72 photojournalistic, 65, 67, 68–70, 77, 78 traditional, 65–68, 70–71, 78, 139 varying, 66 business cards, 76–77 business skills, balancing with creativity, 9–10 C cake cutting, 202, 204 photographing, 196, 198, 202, 204–206 calendar for time management, 6 camera bags, 38, 39 camera shake, 48, 248 cameras autofocus capability, 23 backup, 15, 24 battery pack, extra, 24–25 choosing, 22–24 construction, 23, 24, 25–26 consumer-level, 26 grip, 24–25 knowing, 69 limitations, 90 low noise capability, 23, 24 megapixel count, 23, 109, 250 professional, 24, 26 reliability, 24 renting, 23 sensor types, 23 candid photos assignment, 216 lenses, 212, 214 “posed,” 214 pre-ceremony, 6 reception, 212–214 timeline, 14 tips for, 216 Canon cameras, light metering, 45 Canon lenses, 108 canvas prints, 244–245 card readers, 220–221 centering the subject, 60 centerpieces, photographing, 196, 198 center-weighted metering, 45–46, 248 ceremony, cultural traditions, 185–187 INDEX INDEX ceremony, photos of emotions, capturing, 187, 188 first kiss, 187, 189 first look shots, 123–124, 182–183 importance, 172 lenses, 175–176 lighting, 180–181 locations, shooting, 175, 177–179, 193 planning, 173–175 processional, 118 ring exchange, 4, 183–185 rules, 175–176, 186 shot list, 172, 181–186 vows, 183 children, photos of, 150, 185, 186 churches, rules for photography in, 23, 175–177 clients communication with, 12–13, 133 contract terms, establishing, 13 expectations, 4, 12, 73 first impressions on, 11 initial, 10 meeting, 12 meetings with, planning, 7–8 photographer relationship with, 12 referral sources, 10–11 relationship, setting up, 7–8 showing examples of work, 13 close up filters, 136 clouds as element in image, 142 cloudy days, light on, 101 cloudy white balance setting, 113 color cast, defined, 248 color images, providing with black-and-white images, 75 color of image, editing, 74–75 color of light, 111–112 color temperature, 112, 248 colored gel filters, 115–116, 118, 248 communication about family dynamics, 153–154 about second shooter, 133 with bridal party, 126 with bride and groom, 138–139, 140–141 with clients, 12–13, 133 with groom and groomsmen, 133, 135, 137 255 communities, photographer, 19 CompactFlash memory cards, 220 composition assignment, 82 breaking rules, 60–61 bride/groom portraits, 139 centering the subject, 60 defined, 44, 56 depth of field, 31 leading lines composing with, 56, 57–59, 139, 140 ignoring, 60, 61 potential causes, 142, 143 staircases as, 142 Rule of Thirds, 56–57, 60, 139, 140 staircases, using, 140, 142, 154 compression, due to telephoto lens, 30, 248 compression, image file, 248, 250 compression distortion, 30, 248 constant aperture zoom lenses, 32–33 continuing education, photographer, 9, 10, 72 continuous auto focus mode, defined, 248 contracts, establishing terms, 13 contrast, defined, 248 conventions, photography, 10 cool (term), 249 copyright information on photos, 215, 221 protecting, 239 creativity, balancing with business, 9–10 cropped sensors, 23, 109 cropping images, 9, 66–67 cufflinks, capturing images of, 135 cultural traditions bride/groom seeing each other before ceremony, 123–124 during ceremony, 185–187 curved leading lines, 59 custom white balance, 114 customer reviews, 11 D dances, photographing, 200–202, 203 dark area clipping, 135 data, adding to images, 233 daylight white balance setting, 113 256 dedicated flash, defined, 249 depth of field (DOF) aperture, affect on, 50 composing images, 31 deep, 50–51 defined, 249 described, 50–51 lens control, 33 ring images, 127 shallow, 50, 52, 125 details, capturing, 8 diagonal leading lines, 59 diffused light, 89, 249 diffusers, light cloth as, 126 color, 126 for outdoor images, 93–94 portraits using, 126 trees as, 89, 90 types, 36–37 using, 143 digital cameras autofocus capability, 23 backup, 15, 24 battery pack, extra, 24–25 choosing, 22–24 construction, 23, 24, 25–26 consumer-level, 26 grip, 24–25 knowing, 69 limitations, 90 low noise capability, 23, 24 megapixel count, 23, 109, 250 professional, 24, 26 reliability, 24 renting, 23 sensor types, 23 digital noise camera control, 23, 24 causes, 51, 109 defined, 249, 250 in digital images, 109 effects, 109 exposure length, effect of, 109 in film images, 109 ISO and, 108, 109 in low-light images, 98 reducing, 98, 109–110 distance between camera and subject, 50 distortion due to telephoto lenses, 30 due to wide-angle lenses, 27 DOF (depth of field) aperture, affect on, 50 in composing images, 31 deep, 50–51 defined, 249 described, 50–51 lens control, 33 ring images, 127 shallow, 50, 52, 125 dress, bride’s arranging for image, 128–129, 130 images of, importance, 128 lighting, 129–130 photographing, 9, 135 in window light, 105–106 dressing professionally, 11 drinks, photographing, 196–197 durability, camera, 23, 24, 25–26 E editing images actions, 230–232 Antique Tone edit process, 74 Apple Aperture, 228, 230 color, 74–75 color to black-and-white, 75 Lux Soft edit process, 74 outsourcing, 17, 224 overexposed, 91 Photographer’s Edit, 17, 224 Soft & Grainy edit process, 74 software Adobe Photoshop, 98, 224, 225–227 Adobe Photoshop Elements, 224, 228–229 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. See Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Apple Aperture. See Apple Aperture described, 16–17, 224–225 underexposed, 91, 228 INDEX INDEX Elements, Adobe Photoshop, 224, 228–229 emotions, capturing during ceremony, 187, 188 during dance, 201 images of, 19, 126, 140, 193 engagement photographs, planning, 8 Evaluative metering defined, 251 lots of contrast, 46 no bright or dark spots, 47 subject is small part of image, 45 exporting images, to service providers, 227 exposure. See also aperture; ISO; shutter speed auto mode, 33, 46, 248 challenges, 44, 52–53, 54–55 controlling, 44, 52 defined, 44, 249 equivalent, 52, 62 length, effect on digital noise, 109 manual mode, 33 measuring light, 45–46 modes, 46–47 outdoor settings, 86–89 overcorrecting, 228 defined, 250 disadvantages, 91 for handling mixed lighting, 91 noise reduction, 109 wedding dress, 53–54, 129–130 shutter speed-priority, 46 undercorrecting, 91, 228 defined, 252 disadvantages, 91 for handling mixed lighting, 91 for tuxedo images, 54–55, 134–135 exposure compensation, 86, 87–88, 104, 249 exposure metering, defined, 249 extension distortion, 27 extra camera battery pack feature, 24, 25 eyeglasses, subjects with, 137 eyes closed, 148, 163 focus on, 131, 202, 206 red appearance, 251 257 F family members, working for, 13 family portraits, 153–154. See also group portraits family time, photographer, 5–6, 9 fast lens, defined, 249 feedback from customer, 11 file formats JPEG, 98, 232, 250 RAW assignment, 101 defined, 251 described, 98 white balance adjustments, 114, 116, 202 TIFF, 232–233, 251 fill flash defined, 249 with higher shutter speed, 116 for outdoor lighting, 100 at sunset, 98 for varied lighting conditions, 91–95 fill lighting. See also fill flash for handling mixed lighting, 91–95 for outdoor lighting, 100 for sunset images, 98 filters, lens, 136, 248, 249 first kiss shots, 187, 189 first look shots, 123–124, 182–183 fisheye lenses, 27, 126, 179, 201 fixed focal length lenses, 31 flash adjustability, 35, 93 aperture control, 116 appropriate times, 116 automatic mode, 94 batteries, 15, 34, 35, 118 for cake, 204 on-camera, 35, 118 during ceremony, 175, 177 for dancing, 201 dedicated, 34, 249 defined, 249 diffusing cloth for, 126 color of, 126 for outdoor images, 93–94 258 portraits using, 126 trees as, 89, 90 types, 36–37 using, 143 for fill lighting described, 249 for handling mixed lighting, 91–95 at higher shutter speeds, 116 for outdoor lighting, 100 for sunset images, 98 firing remotely, 34, 37–38, 117 gel filters, 115–116, 118, 248 for indoor images, 115–118 in mixed lighting, 115–116 modifiers described, 248 need for, 34 types, 36–37, 115–116, 118 uses, 36, 37, 93–94 off-camera, 35, 117 overheating, 118 in portraits, 126 power capability, 34 price, 35 proprietary, automatic calculation, 94 recycle time, 118 shutter speed synchronization, 116 size, 35 sync mode, 249 described, 116, 249 front-curtain, 117, 119 rear-curtain, 117, 119, 202, 251 timing, 117 tips when not allowed, 23, 175, 177 for toasts, 206 triggering, 34, 37–38, 117 value, 33–34 flash compensation, 93 flash sync, 249 described, 116, 249 front-curtain, 117, 119 rear-curtain, 117, 119, 202, 251 flash white balance setting, 114 flat (term), 249 flexibility, photographer, 15, 16, 66 flower girl, images of, 185, 186 flowers, backgrounds complementing, 142 flowers, photographing, 196, 198 fluorescent lighting, 114, 118 fluorescent white balance setting, 114 focal length, lens. See also normal lenses; telephoto lenses wide-angle lenses assignment, 40 defined, 249 effect on image, 26 effective, calculating, 23 fixed, 31 normal lenses, 28 for portraits, 131 telephoto lenses, 30, 31 wide-angle lenses, 26 focal plane, defined, 249 focus, image, 224, 249 Fong, Gary, 36 food, photographing, 196–197, 199 formats, image JPEG, 98, 232, 250 RAW assignment, 101 defined, 251 described, 98 white balance adjustments, 114, 116, 202 TIFF, 232–233, 251 free time, scheduling photographer’s, 9 freezing action, shutter speed, 47–48 friends, working for, 13 front lighting, defined, 249 front-curtain sync, 117, 119 f-stop, 49–50, 52, 248, 249, 251. See also aperture full-size sensors, 23, 109 G gallery wrapped images, 244 garter toss, 208, 210–211 gel filters on flash, 115–116, 118, 248 gestures, capturing, 193 gigabyte, defined, 249 glasses, subjects wearing, 137 golden hour, 94 “grab and grin photos,” 14 INDEX INDEX graphic artist, hiring, 76, 78 Graphistudio, 244 green cast to images, 111–112, 114 groom. See also bride and groom backgrounds, 141–142 dancing, 200–202, 203 first look shots, 182–183 getting ready, 133–134 with groomsmen, 158–159 with guests, 199–200 images, importance of, 132, 138 location, 138, 139 portraits, 122, 132–133, 135, 138–141, 166 posing, 130–132, 136–139, 163 preparing for photos, 138 seeing bride before wedding, 123–124 during toasts, 206, 208 groomsmen, 158–159. See also bridal party group portraits backgrounds, 164–165 challenges, 148 importance, 148 large groups, 149, 163, 166, 167 lighting, 165 location, 151–153 planning, 166 posing, 162–164, 168 timing, 166 guests catching reactions from, 206 interruptions from, 206 networking with, 215 reception photographs, 197, 199–200 referrals from, 11 H hair styling, capturing images of, 126 hands, posing, 137–138 hanger, dress, 129, 130 high contrast, defined, 249 high ISO capability, 23, 24 high key, defined, 249 highlight clipping, 54, 101, 130 highlights, described, 91 histogram, defined, 249 259 historian, images as, 72 hobbies, photographer, 9 honesty in client-photographer relationship, 12–13 horizon line, 56, 57, 59 horizontal leading lines, 59 hot shoe, defined, 249 houses of worship, rules for photography in, 23, 175–177 I image editing actions, 230–232 Antique Tone edit process, 74 Apple Aperture, 228, 230 color, 74–75 color to black-and-white, 75 Lux Soft edit process, 74 outsourcing, 17, 224 overexposed, 91 Photographer’s Edit, 17, 224 Soft & Grainy edit process, 74 software Adobe Photoshop, 98, 224, 225–227 Adobe Photoshop Elements, 224, 228–229 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. See Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Apple Aperture. See Apple Aperture described, 16–17, 224–225 underexposed, 91, 228 image files importing, 221, 233 organizing, 16–17 image-editing software Adobe Photoshop, 98, 224, 225–227 Adobe Photoshop Elements, 224, 228–229 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom comparing images, 224 described, 227 exporting images, 227 features, 227, 228, 229 image formats, 98 importing images, 221, 227 noise reduction, 109–110 popularity, 224 sorting images, 221, 222, 223, 227 260 Apple Aperture comparing images, 224 described, 227 editing images, 228, 230 features, 224–225 importing images, 221 described, 16–17, 224–225 importing image files, 221, 233 incandescent white balance setting, 114 Indian wedding traditions, 186 indoor photography challenges, 104 flash use, 116–117 light sources, 111 lighting, 180–181 low light. See also digital noise ISO settings, 98, 109, 110, 174, 176 lenses, 33, 106–108, 175–176 shooting techniques, 106 white balance settings, 113, 114 window light, 104, 105–106 International Organization for Standardization (ISO), defined, 249 International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) data, 16–17, 233 iPhone apps for lighting information, 98, 100 ISO auto setting, 98 defined, 51, 249 in digital cameras, 108 digital noise, affect on, 108, 109 high, disadvantages of, 51 high capability, 23, 24 for low light conditions, 98, 109, 110, 174, 176 sensitivity, 250 settings, 51 stop, affect on, 52 ISO (International Organization for Standardization), defined, 249 J jewelry, 8, 130, 135, 136 Jewish wedding traditions, 186–187 joints, subjects’ in portraits, 131 JPEG format, 98, 232, 250 K Kelvin scale of color, 112, 250 kiss, photos of first, 187, 189 Kubota Image Tools, 231 L lace on dress, images of, 130 La-vie Album, 244 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), defined, 250 leading lines composing with, 56, 57–59, 139, 140 ignoring, 60, 61 potential causes, 142, 143 staircases as, 142 lens hoods, 89 lenses autofocus, 107–108 for cake, 204 for candid photos, 212, 214 for ceremony, 183, 184 for dancing, 200–201 fixed focal length, 31 focal length assignment, 40 defined, 249 effective, calculating, 23 fixed, 31 image, affect on, 26 normal lenses, 28 for portraits, 131 telephoto lenses, 30, 31 wide-angle lenses, 26 improvements, 26 manufacturers, price by, 108 normal, 28–29 for portraits, 126 prime, 107–108, 251 speed, 106–107 telephoto, 30, 31, 40 for toasts, 206 wide-angle, 26–28, 40, 126 zoom, 31–33, 108, 204, 252 Lexar Professional Dual Slot card reader, 220 INDEX INDEX light. See also flash artificial light, 114, 248 available assignment, 101 defined, 248 portraits using, 126 through window, 104, 105–106 from behind subject defined, 248 fill light to balance, 92 outdoor, 86–87 silhouette, 94, 96–97, 251 bouncing color, 91 defined, 248 for diffusion, 126, 249 from eyeglasses, 137 on cloudy days, 101 color, variability, 91 color of, 111–112 controlling, 35–36 diffuse, 89, 249 diffusing cloth for, 126 color, 126 described, 249 for outdoor images, 93–94 portraits using, 126 trees for, 89, 90 types, 36–37 using, 143 direction, managing, 89 fill defined, 249 with higher shutter speed, 116 for outdoor lighting, 100 at sunset, 98 for varied lighting, 91–95 hard/soft, 88, 142 importance, 33 indoor, 155 low ISO settings, 98, 109, 110, 174, 176 lenses for, 33, 106–108, 175–176 shooting techniques, 106 261 light (continued) measuring, 45–46 mixed, 114–116 outdoor, 142 post-production adjustment, 114 scouting, 143 side, 251 sources, 88, 142 from sun, 86–89, 91 sunset, 94–95, 100 tools, smart phone, 98, 100 from windows, 104, 105–106 light meters, 45, 250 light modifiers described, 248 need for, 34 types, 36–37, 115–116, 118 uses, 36, 37, 93–94 light sources, hard/soft, 88, 142 light stands, 34, 37, 38 lighting equipment, 34, 35. See also flash Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop comparing images, 224 described, 227 exporting images, 227 features, 227, 228, 229 image formats, 98 importing images, 221, 227 noise reduction, 109–110 popularity, 224 weeding out images, 221, 222, 223, 227 Lightsphere modifier, 36 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), defined, 250 locations, scouting, 15, 143, 151–153 logo, business, 76 look and feel of images, 72–73. See also style, shooting lossless compression, 250. See also compression, image file lossy compression, 250. See also compression, image file low key, defined, 250 low light conditions. See also digital noise ISO settings, 98, 109, 110, 174, 176 lenses for, 33, 106–108, 175–176 shooting techniques, 106 LumiQuest softboxes, 36 Lux Soft edit process, 74 262 M macro lenses, 130, 135, 202, 250 makeup process, capturing images of, 126, 127 manual mode, 33, 47, 250 marketing your business balancing with creativity, 9–10 blogs, 78, 79 business cards, 76–77 picking representative photos, 78 social media, 80–81 traditional, 78 using images, 81 Web sites, 78–79 word-of-mouth, 18 Matrix metering defined, 251 lots of contrast, 46 no bright or dark spots, 47 subject is small part of image, 45 megapixels, camera, 23, 109, 250 memory cards, 15, 220–221, 250 metering center-weighted, 45–46, 248 defined, 250 scene defined, 251 lots of contrast, 46 no bright or dark spots, 47 subject is small part of image, 45 spot for backlit images, 96 described, 45–46, 251 for outdoor ceremonies, 180 for predominantly dark images, 55 for predominantly white images, 52–53 for shooting in sunlight, 88 for window light, 105 tools, 45, 250 middle gray, defined, 250 moments, capturing, 68–69 monopods, 176 motion blur, 48, 49 movement, shutter speed settings for capturing, 47–49 Multi-segment metering defined, 251 lots of contrast, 46 no bright or dark spots, 47 subject is small part of image, 45 N networking, 10–11, 192, 196, 215 Nikon cameras, light metering, 45 noise, digital camera control, 23, 24 causes, 51, 109 defined, 249, 250 in digital images, 109 effects, 109 exposure length, effect of, 109 in film images, 109 ISO and, 108, 109 in low-light images, 98 reducing, 98, 109–110, 250 noise reduction in camera, 109, 110 defined, 250 software, 109–110 normal lenses, 28–29 O off-camera flash, 35, 117 OmniBounce diffuser, 93 online galleries advantages, 238 creating, 227 outputting images to, 232–233 of proofs, 17 tools, selecting, 238–239 open shadow, 165 organizing image files, 16–17, 233 outdoor weddings challenges, 86 lighting, 180 in mixed light, 90–92 preparation, 98, 100 risks to photography gear, 26 in shade, 89–90 in sunlight, 86–89 at sunset, 94–95 white balance settings, 113–114 outsourcing image editing, 17, 224 INDEX INDEX overcommitment of time by photographer, 6 overexposure correcting, 228 defined, 250 disadvantages, 91 for handling mixed lighting, 91 noise reduction, 109 of wedding dress, 53–54, 129–130 P Photo Mechanic software, Camera Bits, 16–17, 221, 222 Photographer’s Edit, 17, 224 photographing the wedding, keeping everything on track, 15 photography gear, 22. See also specific items photojournalistic style, 66–67, 68–70, 77, 78 Photoshop, 98, 224, 225–227 Photoshop Elements, 224, 228–229 Photoshop Lightroom comparing images, 224 described, 227 exporting images, 227 features, 227, 228, 229 image formats, 98 importing images, 221, 227 noise reduction, 109–110 popularity, 224 sorting images, 221, 222, 223, 227 Pictage.com album design service, 18 online gallery, 17, 238–239 ordering prints from, 242 proof books, 241 pixel, defined, 251 Pixel2Canvas, 244 place settings, photographing, 196, 198 planning photography for wedding, 7–8, 13. See also timeline, wedding Pocket Wizard flash trigger, 117 portraits in available light, 126 backgrounds, 141–142, 151, 164–165 bride and groom, 122, 132–133, 135, 138–141, 166 composition, 131 263 portraits (continued) family, 153–154 fisheye lenses for, 126 flash for, 126 focal length, lens for, 131 group backgrounds for, 164–165 challenges, 148 importance, 148 large groups, 149, 163, 166, 167 lighting, 165 location, 151–153 planning, 166 posing, 162–164, 168 timing, 166 importance, 122 lenses, 126 light diffuser for, 126 lighting, 142–143 location, 122, 151–153 planning, 122 pre-wedding, 122–124 relaxed, 73, 139, 140 second shooter for, 122, 132–133, 135 of subjects sitting, 131 timing, 122–124, 130, 132–133 tips for, 131 wide-angle lenses for, 126 “posed” candids, 214 posing subjects bride and groom, 130–132, 136–139, 163 bride/bridesmaids, 155–158, 160–162 during cake cutting, 206 groomsmen, 159, 160–162 groups, 162–164, 168 leading lines, 59 learning, 67 photojournalistic style, 69, 71–72 relaxed style, 73, 139, 140 traditional style, 67, 71–72, 139 post-processing. See also editing images image format, 98, 101 importing images, 220–221, 233 noise reduction, 109–110 outputting images, 232–233 overview, 16–17 264 planning, 7 speed, 16 steps involved, 220 thoroughness, 9 weeding out images, 221, 222–224, 227, 234 preparedness, photographer, 15–16, 69, 73 pre-wedding portraits, 122–124 pride of parents, 153 prime lenses, 107–108, 251 prints importance, 18, 242 increasing sales, 17 ordering, 18, 239–240 supplier, choosing, 242–243 processional, capturing images of, 118 products for client canvas prints, 244–245 prints importance, 18, 242 increasing sales, 17 ordering, 18, 239–240 supplier, choosing, 242–243 proof books, 17–18, 240–241 web gallery advantages, 238 creating, 227 outputting images to, 232–233 of proofs, 17 tools, selecting, 238–239 wedding book, 18, 243–244 professionalism, 11, 215 proof books, 17–18, 240–241 proofs, types, 17–18 publishing images, 80 pwassignments.com community site, 19 R radio triggers, 34, 37–38, 117 radiopoppers, 34, 37–38, 117 rapport, establishing, 126. See also communication RAW format. See also Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) assignment, 101 defined, 251 described, 98 white balance adjustments, 114, 116, 202 rear-curtain sync, 117, 119, 202, 251 reception bouquet/garter toss, 208–211 cake cutting, 202, 204 candid photos, 212–214 dances, 200–202, 203 guests, 197, 199–200 planning, 196 toasts, 206–208, 212–213 venue photos, 196–197 red-eye reduction, 251 referrals, 10, 11 reflected light meters, 45 reflections, 137, 152 Reggie, Denis, 230 rehearsal dinner, 8 rehearsals, advantages of attending, 15 relaxed portrait, 73, 139, 140 renaming image files, 221, 223 renting cameras, 23 reviews, customer, 11 ring bearer, images of, 185, 186 rings exchange of, 4, 183–185 images of, 127–128, 129, 139, 174 Rule of Thirds, 56–57, 60, 139, 140 S saturation, defined, 251 scene metering defined, 251 lots of contrast, 46 no bright or dark spots, 47 subject is small part of image, 45 schedule, keeping wedding on, 15 scouting locations, 15, 143, 151–153 second shooter advantages/disadvantages, 190 for bouquet/garter toss, 211 for bride/groom portraits, 122, 132–133, 135 during ceremony, 177, 181 choosing, 192 contract arrangements, 191–192 planning process, 190–191 syncing camera clocks, 222–223 INDEX INDEX for toasts, 206 working as, 10 working with, 158, 174 Secure Digital memory cards, 220 seeing bride/groom before wedding, 123–124 sensors, camera, 23, 90. See also cameras, megapixel count shade, shooting in advantages, 101, 142 recommendations, 89–90 white balance, 91, 114 shade white balance setting, 114 shadows, 88, 89, 165 sharing images with clients online galleries advantages, 238 creating, 227 outputting images to, 232–233 of proofs, 17 tools, selecting, 238–239 proof books, 17–18, 240–241 sharp (term), 251 sheet used as diffuser, 126 shoes bride’s, 130, 131 groom’s, 135 shooting information, adding during import, 221 shot list advantages, 16 for ceremony, 172, 181–186 discussing with clients, 15, 148–149, 150 example, 149–150 shutter, defined, 251 shutter release button, defined, 251 shutter speed automatic modes, 46 for capturing movement, 47–49 for dancing, 202 defined, 251 effect of, 47 for fill lighting, 92 flash synchronization, 116 freezing action, 47–48 manual mode, 47 stop, affect on, 52 using longer lenses, 48 265 shutter speed priority exposure, 46 side lighting, defined, 251 Sigma lenses, 108 silhouettes, 94, 96–97, 251. See also backlighting Silver Efex Pro software, 75 sitting, portraits of subjects, 131 skills, improving photography, 9, 10, 72 slide shows, 215 slow lens, defined, 251 smart phone apps for lighting information, 98, 100 SmugMug online gallery, 240 social media marketing, 80–81 Soft & Grainy edit process, 74 softboxes, 36 software image organizing, 16–17 image-editing Adobe Photoshop, 98, 224, 225–227 Adobe Photoshop Elements, 224, 228–229 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. See Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Apple Aperture. See Apple Aperture described, 16–17, 224–225 noise reduction, 109–110 Sony cameras, light metering, 45 sorting images, 221, 222–224, 227, 234 special moments, capturing, 19 speeches, 206–208, 212–213 spontaneous moments, capturing, 216. See also candid photos spot metering for backlit images, 96 described, 45–46, 251 for outdoor ceremonies, 180 for predominantly dark images, 55 for predominantly white images, 52–53 for shooting in sunlight, 88 for window light, 105 staircases as compositional element, 140, 142, 154 posing subjects on, 28–29, 164–165 shooting from, 179, 196 staying out of the way, importance, 12 stops, 49–50, 52, 248, 249, 251. See also aperture storing images, 16–17, 233. See also backups, image 266 storytelling, images as, 72 straight leading lines, 59 style, shooting defining, 66 described, 67 determining fit, 12 look and feel, 72–73 mixed, 70–72 photojournalistic, 65, 67, 68–70, 77, 78 traditional, 65–68, 70–71, 78, 139 varying, 66 submitting images for publication, 80 sunlight assessing direction, 86 outdoor weddings, 86–89 shooting in, 86–89 spot metering, 88 through window, 104, 105–106 white balance, 91 sunset images, 94–95, 98, 100 symmetry in backgrounds, 141 synagogues, rules for photography in, 23, 175–177 syncing camera clocks, 222–223 syncing flash with shutter described, 116, 249 front-curtain, 117, 119 rear-curtain, 117, 119, 202, 251 T tablecloth used as diffuser, 126 Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) format, 232–233, 251 Tamron lenses, 108 telephoto lenses, 30, 31, 40 temples, rules for photography in, 23, 175–177 tensions, family, 153–154 Think Tank Photo camera bags, 38, 39 TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) format, 232–233, 251 time management, photographer, 6 timeline, wedding, 13–14, 15, 16, 196 toasts, photographing, 206–208, 212–213 tonal range, defined, 252 Totally Rad Actions, 231 traditional style, 65–68, 70–71, 78, 139 traditions, cultural bride/groom seeing each other before ceremony, 123–124 during ceremony, 185–187 travel, planning, 8 trees, using to diffuse light, 89, 90 triggers, flash, 34, 37–38, 117 tripods, 176 trying out cameras, 23 tungsten light, defined, 252 tungsten white balance setting, 114 tuxedo, images of, 133–135 U Ultra Direct Memory Access (UDMA) compatible card readers, 220 underexposure correcting, 91, 228 defined, 252 disadvantages, 91 for mixed lighting, 91 for tuxedo images, 54–55, 134–135 USB connection for card readers, 220 V values, traditional bride/groom seeing each other before ceremony, 123–124 during ceremony, 185–187 variable aperture zoom lenses, 33 vendors, 10, 215 venues houses of worship, 23, 175–177 reception, 196–197 relationship building with, 175 vertical leading lines, 59 videographers, 174, 177, 192 Villa Grazioli, 99 vow exchange, capturing, 183 W warm (term), 252 Web galleries advantages, 238 creating, 227 INDEX INDEX outputting images to, 232–233 of proofs, 17 tools, selecting, 238–239 Web sites for client evaluation of your work, 12 marketing tool, 78–79 referrals from, 11 wedding albums, 18, 243–244 wedding dress arranging for image, 128–129, 130 images of, importance, 128 lighting, 129–130 photographing, 9, 135 in window light, 105–106 Whaletail modifier, 36 white balance automatic, 91 cake images, 202, 204 defined, 252 post-production adjustment, 114, 116 presets, 112–114 purpose, 112 sun/shade, 91 uses, 91 wide-angle distortion, 27 wide-angle lenses described, 26–27 distortion caused by, 27 effect on image, 40 focal length, 26 portraits using, 126 uses, 27–28 window light, 104, 105–106 word-of-mouth marketing, 18 Z Zenfolio online gallery, 240 zoom lenses advantages, 108 aperture, 32–33 for cake images, 204 described, 31–32, 252 267