How to Become a Wedding Photographer

So you want to photograph weddings? Well, how do you become a wedding photographer? Let's talk about wedding photography business tips, how to book wedding photography clients, wedding photography marketing, and the 3 most important places to focus on while becoming a wedding photographer. I could teach a whole 2-hour course on this topic but with these 3 areas to focus you should be able to get started as a wedding photographer in no time!

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Intro 0:00
Disclaimers 1:06
Areas to Focus 3:48
Area One 4:03
Area Two 8:15
Area Three 12:37

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[jbivphotography]

Have you started your wedding photography journey yet?

[jg_jgjg]

The only photographer keeping it real: people don’t book (2nd shooters, but in general) because you don’t know how to shoot. Good stuff

[badhabit]

Wake up, morning tea and a John Branch video... We're off to a great start.

[Vincent.Morreale]

Patience, a smile, and customer service are key to any gig in photography ! As an event photographer, I must say that this video is key to any new player. Keep up the good work John

[Orvin]

After a year of work with couples and clients I have came up with a work flow, I found my style and I continue to grow with each session. I have learn so much from you. Thanks 🙏🏽

[jasonwrites]

I just wanted to echo the importance of a consistent portfolio. It can save you a ton of time as well, because if you have five random editing styles, and a couple books you - they might not tell you they want the "warm and autumn" style. And when they get their photos and it looks wildly different than their expectations, they might ask you for a time-sinking re-edit. Or they might just not be happy with their photos and not say anything and never refer you to anyone.

But John's statement of them likely not booking with you to begin with is the most common scenario. *Most* portfolios with a crazy amount of styles just look messy.

Either way, lots of reasons to be consistent. You go to a restaurant, you go to a hotel, you go to a store, you expect consistency. So give your couples that consistency.

All great tips, John.

[waynosfotos]

I have done a couple of live events including a wedding video.
It is not easy;
You can't take the shots again, you need to be focused and in the right spot at the right time, plan the story line so the video, shots are making sense.
Your exposure and sound needs to be on point.
It is pretty difficult and you need to treat it like a professional job.
It is not just snapping a few shots.
You also need to review the venue, and do a pre interview so the customer knows what is going to happen and knows what the end product will be.

[ssezisimon]

Hey john am your biggest fan from uganda just started wedding photography one year back but all i know have learnt it from you.
Keep t up bro

[karenyvettemendoza]

Hey John, big fan! Yet another great video, very informative and helpful.
I seriously watch every single one of your videos!
You have no idea how much you’ve helped me with my own photography career. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for what you do. And for willing to put so much out there for young, starting out photographers to learn from. Truly 🙏

[dejanirevideaste]

Best implantation of squarespace ad ever. I guess works when the relevance of the topic and the amount of knowledge provided outweigh the disturbance of a stalking ad.

[krystynamichelle]

Have a wedding booked for April. Watching this video I’m NERVOUS. I’ve never done a wedding before. I have done event photography but usually do newborn/children portraits. I’ve been in discussion with another wedding photographer to be a second shooter in March. Watching your videos for tips and tricks ✨

[Keji]

This man nails focus every time. I LOVE your work!

[newtonkamuyu]

More of full wedding day shoots too please.

Great video 👍💯

[sleepyricky]

Your videos are still very enlightening, encouraging, and exciting to watch. This and the wedding day footage are definitely priceless knowledge. Thanks for these and looking forward to trying Squarespace!

[juliec]

Hey John, thank you for making this informational video. It was really helpful!

[alicksasylum]

John, I am subscribed and always look forward to your videos. This is a video that you really need to do every year because there are the everyday basics that won't change. Also, other maybe subtle changes that the casual viewer may not notice but need to be aware of.

[julianrendon]

Nothing but the best tips, as always. Thanks John!

[acenewmangaming]

Hey John I love your content! It has given me supreme confidence in my business! Still not perfect but improving with every YouTube video!

[alexholmes]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very good and helped me a lot, Alex

[JaviyEve]

Another great video! I would love just to grab a coffee with this dude…