Wedding Photography Careers

14 Apr

A Career in Wedding Photography

No matter what the economic climate at any given time, one industry that always seems to do well is the wedding industry, including wedding photography. If you love taking pictures and have proven to have a special talent for it, you may want to consider monetizing your talent by taking pictures for couples who are getting married. Whether as a part-time hobby or a full-time career, this can prove to be interesting, challenging, and lucrative.

Is it For You?

There are certain things to think about if you’re considering a career in wedding photography. First of all, do you really have the talent? Though it’s true that almost anyone from the age of about three on up can take a picture, only some people have the talent to take truly good pictures that best translate moments and feelings. And when it comes to a specialty like taking pictures of a marriage ceremony, it can get even trickier. You need to take many staged pictures, while still capturing the feeling and excitement of the event. It’s more of a challenge than some people think, so it’s worth some careful consideration.

Where and How to Learn

If you’ve decided that wedding photography is something that you’d like to get into, your next step is to learn the particulars of this field. Even if you are already an accomplished photographer in other areas, taking a class on this particular venue would probably be beneficial for you. Specialized photo classes are often offered through your community, or by some colleges. There are books on the subject, as well as instructional videos. And of course, one of the best ways to learn is by watching and asking questions of someone who is already established in the field. Offering free assistance to a good wedding photographer and then watching carefully and asking questions can be an effective educational experience.

Getting the Jobs

If you feel you’re ready, your next step is to get wedding photography jobs. Spread the word among friends and family, take out ads in the newspaper, and create your own business website and market it. Develop any unique style that you have when it comes to this field; anything that can set you apart and get people talking. In other words, brand your name and your style, and eventually you won’t have to go out looking for clients, they’ll be looking for you.

Wedding photography can be a lucrative career, and if you are creative and enjoy the challenge, you can make a name for yourself in the industry. With the right attitude, you can keep this career exciting and rewarding.

Running Wedding Photography business

14 Apr

Running A Wedding Photography: Planning Your Business

One of the most lucrative businesses, when it comes to having a talent for taking good pictures, is wedding photography. One reason for this is because, despite how the overall economy is doing, people simply aren’t going to stop getting married. And people aren’t going to stop wanting photos of the events. Here is what you will need to keep in mind:

Planning Your Business:

The first thing that you want to think about when you’ve made the decision to run a wedding photography business is how big you want the organization to be. Do you always want to work completely on your own, or do you eventually want to hire help? Will you be working out of your home, or would you prefer an outside office? These decisions will affect the direction that you will go with things such as advertising, incorporating or scheduling work hours. But these are something that must be taken care of in order to avoid any major confusion late on as the work progresses.

Sit down with pen and paper and start formulating a plan. Whatever you decide at the beginning won’t have to be set in stone; you can always make changes in your goals as things progress. Having a business plan outline to follow at first, however, can help you stay on track.

Advertising:

For any business to be successful, including wedding photography, advertising is an absolute must. That being said, there are several different ways to advertise, and what you choose will depend on a lot of factors. If you will be running a business from an office and will have one or more people working for you, then advertising in the newspaper, yellow pages, and even through direct mailing is a good idea. If you will be running this part time from your home, and it will only be you, then you might want to advertise through word of mouth and strategically placed flyers. No matter what other methods you use, though, it is always a good idea to have a work website.

Hiring and Managing Employees:

If you’re going to be hiring people to work for you, you want to make sure that you study all of your state and federal tax laws pertaining to having employees. You also want to develop a guideline for hiring requirements, and a guideline for your employees to follow as well. It helps everyone when you clearly specify what is expected of everyone, and what they should expect from you.

Wedding Photographer Blunders

14 Apr

Wedding Photographer Blunders

It’s a day every woman has dreamed about since she was a little girl. For many couples, the most important part of their wedding is preserving the memories for a lifetime and beyond. Choosing the photographer to capture your big day in photos is often as important as choosing the flavor of wedding cake. Whoever you decide to trust with this tremendous responsibility, let’s hope they avoid these common and catastrophic photography blunders.

1) Don’t dance: Great wedding photographers should be neither seen nor heard. Don’t distract from the guests and let them have center stage. Simply stay in the background and make sure Aunt Marie’s Macarena is suitably caught on film.

2) Don’t share technical problems: It doesn’t matter if this is your third wedding or your three hundredth wedding, take care of minor and major malfunctions quickly and quietly. Letting the bride (or, heaven forbid, mother of the bride) know there is a glitch will only add to the stress and worry of what can already be a stressful day. Just fix it as soon as possible.

3) Don’t relax too much: This includes drinking alcohol or taking off your shoes. You are getting paid to do what you love to do. Don’t let the quality of the photos dramatically slide downhill as the evening goes on. Make sure you wear shoes that can keep you on your feet all day and night.

Some people believe the person entrusted with documenting this once-in-a-lifetime event has a job as important as the figurehead performing the nuptials. Take the time to research a great photographer that you know will see things the way you do.

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13 Apr

One of the most lucrative businesses, when it comes to having a talent for taking good pictures, is wedding photography. One reason for this is because, despite how the overall economy is doing, people simply aren’t going to stop getting married. And people aren’t going to stop wanting photos of the events. Here is what …

No matter what the economic climate at any given time, one industry that always seems to do well is the wedding industry, including wedding photography. If you love taking pictures and have proven to have a special talent for it, you may want to consider monetizing your talent by taking pictures for couples who are …

Tagged With: wedding photography

12 Apr

It’s a day every woman has dreamed about since she was a little girl. For many couples, the most important part of their wedding is preserving the memories for a lifetime and beyond. Choosing the photographer to capture your big day in photos is often as important as choosing the flavor of wedding cake. Whoever …

One of the most lucrative businesses, when it comes to having a talent for taking good pictures, is wedding photography. One reason for this is because, despite how the overall economy is doing, people simply aren’t going to stop getting married. And people aren’t going to stop wanting photos of the events. Here is what …

No matter what the economic climate at any given time, one industry that always seems to do well is the wedding industry, including wedding photography. If you love taking pictures and have proven to have a special talent for it, you may want to consider monetizing your talent by taking pictures for couples who are …