Online Class: Digital Wedding Photography 101

Name: Digital Wedding Photography 101
Price: 95.00 USD

During the past five years, digital photography has grown by leaps and bounds. It is now considered so sophisticated that traditional film photography is fast becoming an artifact by many professi

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18

Lessons
38

Exams &
Assignments
175

Students
have taken this course
9

Hours
average time
0.9

CEUs

Course Description

During the past five years, digital photography has grown by leaps and bounds. It is now considered so sophisticated that traditional film photography is fast becoming an artifact by many professional photographers. In fact, 90% of wedding photographers are shooting digitally.

This course on Digital Wedding Photography will give you advice from experts, provide startegies for interviewing potential clients, review lighting techniques, help you make purchasing equipment decisions and suggest ways to manage and edit your images. Additional topics of discussion include:

- Photojournalism.

Photojournalism has, for a number of years, been the popular choice and has dominated the industry. And yet, today's photographers have no problem with posing an image, as long as the results look unposed and emotion filled. Today's photography is moving more toward fine-art imagery and like any artist, photographers throw the traditional rules aside and push their creativity.

- Old Trends.

The popular saying "History repeats itself" is true as a recent development of formal posing techniques proves with the popularity and resurgence in group portraits. Traditionalists still stand by the tried and true because they evoke a period of elegance.

- Current Trends.

Bridal magazines display the latest trends and poses that are as diverse as the wedding gowns worn by today's brides. Digital wedding photography is a passion revered by many, and while this course is intended to be a guide to the many aspects of wedding photography, individuality and self-expression is the key to the skilled professional.

- Other topics.

Other topics will include the process of photo editing, popular shots, the wedding photographers checklist, marketing strategies, and much more.

Digital photography is here to stay and improving at record pace. Professional photographers are reaping the advantages, and with the choice of both digital and traditional photography, the best of both worlds can be experienced.

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Completely Online
Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

Lesson 1 - The Progression of Wedding Photography

35 Points

Even today, with digital photojournalism taking over the world of photography, traditional wedding photography is still being practiced. This first lesson will discuss how wedding photography has changed. Additional lesson topics: Camera Changes

Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Lesson 1 - The Progression of Wedditing Photography

Lesson 2 - Learning the Craft of Digital Wedding Photography

33 Points

A wedding photographer cannot afford to wait until fall when the aspens are changing and the fall colors for a photographer's dream make a perfect background. Planning is crucial to a successful shoot. This lesson will discuss the skills that a Digital We

Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 2 - Learning the Craft of Digital Wedding Photography

Lesson 3 - The Wedding Photographer's Approach

34 Points

You'll want to lean toward more candid shots for the engagement photos. No doubt, mom and dad will want a cheek to cheek pose for themselves. The key is to establish interaction, relieve stress and put the couple at ease.

Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 3 - The Wedding Photographers Approach

Lesson 4 - Workroom and Essential Equipment

31 Points

It goes without saying digital photography has become popular among many photographers with different levels of experience. The advantages can range from better image resolution, control and an easier post-production process.

Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 4 - Workroom and Essential Equipment

Lesson 5 - Camera style and Composition

34 Points

When it comes to exposure, the wedding day poses the greatest extremes – a white wedding gown and a black tuxedo being the ultimate.

Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 5 - Camera style and Composition

Lesson 6 - Posing the Subject

34 Points

The colors and play of sunlight in the background shows the photographer knows his/her stuff. It certainly looks like he/she gave understandable directions to the subject.

Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 6 - Posing the Subject

Lesson 7 - Group Portraits

32 Points

Many of the group photos are a disappointment mainly to the photographer and frequently to those in the group. Did you notice that the photographer included his open kit in the shot?

Lesson discussions: Groups
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 7 - Group Portraits

Lesson 8 - All About Lighting

33 Points

The key to understanding the correct indoor lighting and creating this in your photographs is to comprehend the single light concept.

Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 8 - All About Lighting

Lesson 9 - Preparation and Planning

34 Points

To avoid wedding mishaps, a stress-free wedding starts with preparation. Success depends on how well the photographer and clients prepare for the shoot.

Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 9 - Preparation and Planning

Lesson 10 - The Wedding Day

35 Points

Planning wedding photo shots is almost as important as planning the wedding, as the pictures will be a helpful reminder of that special day

Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 10 - The Wedding Day

Lesson 11 - The Wedding Reception

33 Points

This lesson will discuss many of the photographs and photography tips that take place during the wedding reception.

Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Assessment: Chapter 11 - The Wedding Reception

Lesson 12 - How to Make Your Wedding Subjects Look Great

33 Points

Tips on how to make the bride shine, images of the wedding attire, the rings, and other wedding ritual shots are discussed in this lesson.

Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 12 - Changing Your Subjects to Shine

Lesson 13 - The Wedding Photographer's Checklist

34 Points

This lesson will discuss the wedding photography checklist as well as other preparation tools.

Lesson discussions: Preparation
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 13 - One Size Doesn't Fit All

Lesson 14 - Managing the Computer and Digital Camera

35 Points

This lesson will discuss what wedding photographers must do after the pictures are taken and on your digital camera.

Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 14 - Managing the Computer and Digital Camera

Lesson 15 - Wedding Photography Package Ideas

33 Points

Wedding Albums are almost a thing of the past. This lesson will discuss the emerging trend.

Complete: Lesson 15 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 15 - Tying Up Loose Ends

Lesson 16 - More Details on the Editing Process

34 Points

Graphics editing programs can be expensive and difficult to use. This lesson will go over how you can try out some of the editing programs already available with your computer.

Complete: Lesson 16 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 16 - Let the Images Flow

Lesson 17 - Designing the Wedding Album

34 Points

What makes album designing unique is to turn it into a creative design, which means no templates. This takes more time, but nevertheless this is an important service a wedding photographer should be able to provide.

Complete: Lesson 17 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 17 - Designing the Wedding Album

Lesson 18 - Marketing Your Studio and Products

113 Points

Before any business, including a photography business, can produce product, there must be the knowledge of whether there's a market for that product and how profitable it might be.

Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Lesson 18 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 18 - Marketing Your Studio and Products
Assessment: The Final Exam

684

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the progression of wedding photography.
Describe learning the craft of digital wedding photography.
Describe the wedding photographer's approach.
Identify workroom and essential equipment.
Summarize camera style and composition.
Demonstrate posing the subject.
Describe group portraits.
Describe lighting techniques when doing digital wedding photography.
Summarize preparation and planning.
Describe the wedding day and what to expect as a wedding photographer.
Summarize the wedding reception and what to expect as a wedding photographer.
Summarize techniques on how to make your wedding subjects look great.
Define the wedding photographer's checklist.
Describe managing the computer and digital camera.
Identify wedding photography package ideas.
Demonstrate designing the wedding album.
Summarize marketing your studio and products for future wedding photographer clients.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Digital Wedding Photography 101

Course Number: 7550549

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.

Last Updated: February 2024

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class

CEU Value: 0.9 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars