Wedding Photography Business Complete Guide

Introduction
Say hi to your fellow students!
Share your new course with your friends!
What's this course all about?
Why should you become a wedding photographer?
Who is the instructor (Will Carnahan)?
5 Tips for Better Wedding Photos
How to Pose and Interact with a Couple (Live Session)
How will you succeed in this course?

Setting Up Your Wedding Photography Business
Section Introduction
What TYPE_ID of wedding photographer are you?
How to build your starter camera kit. What equipment do you need?
What camera brand is the best?
Where should you buy camera equipment?
How to pick a name for your wedding photography company
Top Tips for Launching a Website
Action Item: Pick a Company Name & Build Your Website
How to build your wedding packages
Pricing to make Sales & Success
How to get your very first clients
The importance of contracts
The philosophy of a happy wedding photographer
Section Recap - What did we learn in this section?

Wedding Day Overview
Section Introduction
Taking care of business on the wedding day
What will you be photographing on the wedding day?
Action item
Section Recap - What did we learn in this section?

How to Photograph a Wedding
Section Intro
Wedding Day Equipment Check
Wedding Day Considerations - Day vs. Night, Indoor vs. Outdoor
Do you need an assistant or second shooter?
How much should you pay a second shooter?
Scheduling the Wedding Day (First Looks, Family Photos, Couple Shots, etc)
Achieving Your Look
How to Shoot: Pre-Ceremony Details
How to Shoot: Bride and Bridal Party Preparation
How to Shoot: Groom and Groomsmen Preparation  
How to Shoot: Walking Down the Aisle
How to Shoot: Ceremony Coverage
How to Shoot: Ceremony Readers and Officiants
How to Shoot: Vows, Ring Exchange, and the Kiss
How to Shoot: Walking Out of the Ceremony and Post-Ceremony Activities
How to Shoot: Family, Group, and Wedding Party Photos
How to Shoot: Posed Couple Shots
Action Item Demonstration: Finding Inspirational Photos on Pinterest
How to Shoot: Reception Grand Entrance
How to Shoot: Reception Details
How to Shoot: Speeches and Toasts
How to Shoot: Cake Cutting
How to Shoot: The First Dances
How to Shoot: Bouquet and Garter Toss
How to Shoot: The Dance / Party Scene
Recap - What did we learn in this section?
Action Items

Editing Wedding Photos: Post Production Workflow
Section Intro
Which Photo Editing Application Should You Use?
Photo Editing Workflow in Lightroom
Exporting Photos from Lightroom
Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop
Creating an Online Gallery: Zenfolio Overview
Lightroom Presets
Recap - What did we learn in this section?

Succeeding with Wedding Photography: taking it to the next level
Section Intro
Being Happy - Tips from a Wedding Photographer
Making it a business and sticking with It
Building Out Your Portfolio
Getting Testimonials - Yelp, Wedding Wire, The Knot
Using Social Media & Networks to Expand Your Business
Section Recap - What did we learn in this section?

Conclusion
Thank You and What's Next

BONUS SECTION: Shooting Engagement Photos
Section Intro
What equipment do you need for an engagement shoot?
How much to charge for engagement photos
Picking the perfect location for engagement photos
Tips for posing and interacting with the couple
Review of Engagement Photos
Section Recap - What did we learn in this section?