Master's Guide to Wedding Photography Capturing Unforgettable Moments and Lasting Impressions

From the history of photography and how to shoot wedding portraits to creating stylish albums and working with digital output, everything a wedding photographer needs to know is included in this all-encompassing manual. Photographers are provided with a shooting guide that walks them through the wedding day and offers advice on a variety of topicsincluding integrating detail, capturing the walk down the aisle, working in and out of doors, and finding and illustrating key relationships. Traditional and "in" methods of wedding photography are depicted in an educational timeline that explores past, present, and future trends in the field; current photo manipulation software, such as Photoshop and compatible plug-ins, are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on client interaction both before and after the big day, transforming prints into fine arts products, and developing and fine-tuning a creative shooting style.

Marcus Bell is the owner of Studio Impressions and an internationally recognized photographer who has received more than 100 awards, including International Wedding Photojournalism Photographer of the Year and International Portrait Print of the Year. He has written articles and produced images for numerous publications, including Black/White, Capture, Kodak ProPass, Rangefinder, and Real Weddings.