Download Wedding Photography: Bridal Portraits

Learn to capture the personality of a bride and the energy and emotion of the moment during a wedding photography session. In this course, photographer, teacher, and author Chris Orwig shares his creative insights for shooting authentic and beautiful bridal portraits. The course begins with details on preparation: talking with the bride about her desires for the portrait, and scouting the location to find the best places to shoot. Next, Chris photographs a bride, illustrating techniques for lighting and employing props to help relax the subject and add fun and energy to the photograph. The course concludes with a review of the photos and some ideas for further inspiration.

Topics include Wedding Photography: Bridal Portraits :

• Crafting a vision with the bride
• Choosing gear
• Scouting the location
• Photographing details
• Working with window light and open shade
• Refining the subject’s poses, posture, and poise
• Knowing when to make eye contact
• Reviewing images from the shoot