Mastering Wedding Photography is a comprehensive three-day intensive course designed for aspiring and developing photographers who want to confidently photograph weddings from start to finish. The course balances technical instruction, creative development, and professional best practice, covering both the artistic and business aspects of wedding photography.
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This course focuses on preparing photographers to deliver a complete and professional wedding photography service. It explores traditional formal photography, lightly directed natural imagery, and documentary-style reportage, while also addressing professional conduct, legal responsibilities, and client management within the wedding industry.
What will we cover?
The course is structured across three days and covers:
Understanding the wedding day timeline and working efficiently under pressure
Traditional formal wedding photography, including posing and group management
Lightly directed photography to create natural, relaxed images
Camera settings, lighting, and lens selection for varied environments
Reportage wedding photography and documentary storytelling
Shooting unobtrusively while capturing key moments
Bride and Groom feature shots and couple portraits
Building a cohesive visual narrative across the wedding day
Legal responsibilities, contracts, and image usage rights
Client communication, delivery expectations, and professional presentation
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Confidently photograph a wedding using formal, lightly directed, and reportage techniques
Capture natural and compelling Bride and Groom feature shots
Manage a wedding day professionally from preparation through to delivery
Understand and apply essential legal and contractual protections
Deliver a consistent and professional wedding photography service
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is aimed at beginner to intermediate photographers who are entering the wedding industry or looking to refine their workflow and professional approach. Learners should be comfortable using their camera, but no prior wedding photography experience is required.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Teaching is delivered through structured, tutor-led sessions combining technical instruction, creative guidance, and professional discussion. The course is practical and intensive, focusing on real-world wedding photography scenarios. Some independent practice and reflection may be encouraged outside the taught sessions to support skill development.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Learners will need access to their own photography equipment suitable for wedding photography, including a camera with manual controls. Additional costs may include personal equipment, software, or materials required for professional practice, though no extra equipment is mandatory.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
The natural progression might be either Documentary Photography, Portraits and People Photography, Lightroom or Photoshop.
Ed Gregory is a multi-talented Entrepreneur and photographer. As the owner of Edwin James photography and Picturesnap photography, Ed has over 32 years of experience in Hair and Beauty, Fashion, commercial photography, as well as family portraiture, events, and high-end wedding photography. Each of the businesses covers different aspects of this portfolio. He is an expert in shooting in Natural light, Mixed-light, and studio lighting and holds full professional qualifications with the MPA, BIPP, and the Guild of photographers. Ed's photographic and award-winning retouching and image-making have received accreditations and awards by all of the above national and international governing bodies mentioned. Teaching and Learning are a massive part of Ed's Life, and he feels it's essential to pass on knowledge. His background in education started in 1998, delivering HNC photography to London Students. Joining the CityLit team was a natural progression that has allowed him to give back some of the fantastic knowledge and experience he has accumulated over his long career. Software expertice in retouching using - Photoshop - Lightroom - Creative Cloud
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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