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The Wide-Angle View of Wedding Photography

In This Chapter

arrow Understanding what wedding photographers do

arrow Discovering the skills necessary for navigating a wedding

Wedding photography has become increasingly popular in the last decade, and it’s no surprise given that the advances in digital technology have made capturing a wedding and sharing the photos easier than ever. The explosion of social media allows a couple to share the details of their special day with anyone they choose, anywhere in the world. The growth and change in the wedding industry are exciting things to be a part of.

Although wedding photos have become more accessible to the public than they were when just the couple’s relatives and close friends might get to flip through a wedding album, capturing the images of a couple is still as personal as it was the first time a wedding was photographed. As a wedding photographer, you have the opportunity to be a part of each unique wedding and build relationships with many different couples. You get to witness the celebration of love and the joining of two lives while the couple is surrounded by family and friends. I can’t imagine a better job!

In this chapter, I talk ...

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