To be brutally honest, that solo first wedding you score is going to be prefaced with many sleepless nights and more than their fair share of nightmares to accompany them. To ease the stress, do yourself a giant favor and simply OVERPREPARE in every way possible. A few strategies in line with this game plan are: make a master shot list, hire a second shooter that you trust for the day and always (always) have two cameras with you at all times, even if that means

A photography website is a labor of love, isn’t it? Hours poured into design consideration, the perfect images to display, that tricky “About Me” page, and then there is blogging. Just like raising a child, a website needs to be tended to – carefully nurtured and corrected so that it is the best version of itself. It is easy to understand how photographers can get “mommy goggles” on their website – missing important details that a client might take immediate note of. Below is a

As you make your way through the portfolio buliding and learning process, consider your style and how you can stand out among the other wedding photographers in your general area. While couples site a good connection with their wedding photographer as a top priority, the creative style of your photographs will be the primary driving force to grabbing that first initial contact. Whether you lean towards editorial, fine art, photojournalistic, edgy or a blend of two, ensure that you are sticking true to you and your talents

When it comes to putting your best foot forward, look the part. Whether in a business meeting or shooting the actual wedding, aim for a sharp, yet functionable ensemble. Keep in mind that on the actual day, you will be standing and moving for 8 to 10 hours and so comfort is also important. Nothing says "new kid on the block" like a wedding photographer stumbling around with a blister on their foot because they wore new, onoxiously painful shoes. Just as you would if you were