How to Photograph a Wedding Ceremony (FULL Breakdown)

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In this episode of Wedding Day 101 we're breaking down how to approach the ceremony! If you're a brand new photographer, this episode is exactly what you need before photographing your first wedding!
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00:00 Intro
00:37 Processional Breakdown
04:25 Main Ceremony Breakdown
16:06 Recessional Breakdown

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@jesslynmccartney2527 Жыл бұрын

I’m obsessed with how this was set up like a sports play - this is the most athletic I’ve ever felt 😹 I love your approach!

@jesslynmccartney2527 Жыл бұрын

Also when you said “raise your prices” I laughed out loud, yes ma’am!!! ❤️

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@izzbizz3378 2 жыл бұрын

I’m shootings my first official wedding in….4 hours 😂 so this was very helpful! Quick sub ✅

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Love it! Let us know how it went!

@Play4YourLi4e Жыл бұрын

Same hahaha

@izzbizz3378 Жыл бұрын

@@KatelynJames it was amazing! A lot of hard work being a solo shooter but believe me, your video helped me with my placement during key moments and the way you had it drawn out made it very easy to digest. Thank you again!😊

@initiumphotography Жыл бұрын

Been there 😅

@Rakesh11503 Жыл бұрын

When shooting in harsh light, what metering mode are you using?

@IMGDirect 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody is doing what you’re doing on KZfaq. One of the best photography channels on KZfaq hands down.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks so much!!

@jules9669 9 ай бұрын

I can't thank you enough! I have autism and this is my first wedding ceremony I'm shooting for my photography business tomorrow. Thank you for helping give me confidence about where I need to be and when!!❤

@VXEO Жыл бұрын

You have literally just saved my life!! I have a wedding shoot this morning and I’ve been going out of my mind thinking I should stand right at the front… your layout is perfect and makes sense. Thank you so so much!! 😅

@juditvitan7327 2 жыл бұрын

As a photographer myself, I LOVE learning from other photographers and continue expanding & growing to become a better photographer no matter how much I already know. There is always more to know & learn that helps us tweak some areas to be the best of the best. Being creative too comes at its finest - once you get the hang of it which is a great skill to have. I appreciate you sharing this insightful information. THANK YOU

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! That means a lot!!

@taylorhusband9052 8 ай бұрын

Shooting my first wedding this Saturday and I am an anxious mess. You are helping me SO much. THANK YOU!!!

@k1nser Жыл бұрын

I'm shooting my first wedding tomorrow and was searching for last minute tips because of nerves. I've already prepped for it- extra batteries, second camera, etc. but I was still iffy on where to be during different parts of the ceremony. Your explanation of these diagrams helped me so much!

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@juangiraud6013 Жыл бұрын

The more you do - the more you learn. Including where to stand because each of your weddings comes with their own story lines. What ever we plan to execute never takes place so you learn to go with the flow and be at 38 places at one time. Wedding days are my longest days. So even when hired to do 8hrs of coverage - for me it's a 12-15hr day concentrated on the wedding day. No one ever beats me to the church nor the reception. - Giraud

@TheRealAdele Жыл бұрын

You are a gem!!! I'm still a new-ish wedding photographer and I'm so happy to have found your channel. You've taught me almost everything I know since I jumped so quickly into the industry. Such a lifesaver, thanks Katelyn!

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@melodyphillips2388 Жыл бұрын

I shot a wedding today, and used notes to make sure I got everything as laid out in this video! I bet I muttered my way thru where to go and when a dozen times, and even walked thru it in the sanctuary before too many guests had arrived! It all went very smoothly, getting the shots for this ceremony. Thanks for what I consider assistance!!❤️❤️❤️

@ashleykayy08 Жыл бұрын

T minus 13 days until I shoot my first wedding... Even though it's for friends, I've been SO NERVOUS! Your videos have been a BIG help in calming my nerves! thank you so much!!

@Thekaitlynmcdole 3 ай бұрын

Shooting my first wedding tomorrow and I needed this!

@thepeytonshow4403 11 ай бұрын

My first wedding is in a few days and this was so informative and clutch ! Thanks so much for this ! your channel is God sent for me right now.

@KatelynJames 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@jewel9246 Ай бұрын

This was incredibly helpful, thank you! I'm doing my first wedding a week and a half!

@garasefora8043 Ай бұрын

Most helpful video I have seen about photography. It’s like simple coaching. Thank you 🙏🏽

@mikewoodside2223 7 ай бұрын

I literally shot my very first wedding today and I’m so bummed I didn’t see this until now. 😫 luckily it was my friends wedding and I didn’t do too bad but still I wish I saw this. Definitely gonna be watching the videos of how you photograph weddings.

@coryducey2650 Жыл бұрын

I recall my wedding and everything you mentioned was done minus the 2nd shooter. I was asked to do a friend's wedding. 3xcited

@jessicamedaris2593 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. I’m photographing my first solo wedding this weekend and KJ All Access has been such a lifesaver!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

@MichelleRenee-ui5th 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this!! I was just asked to do my first professional shoot at a wedding. Talk about feeling pressure! 😱 BUT I am really excited! This video helped so much!

@sierrarichter6797 11 ай бұрын

not me last minute studying for a wedding tomorrow! first one solo! thanks for this. i will take many of your tips!

@bigrob1409 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most helpful and insightful videos I’ve ever seen, getting prepped for my first wedding shoot in a month!

@justinemarie6109 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this whole video even though I’ve been shooting for 11 years🤣 I’ll watch anything Katelyn puts out #alwaysgold

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

SO sweet Justine!!

@cocokorbel Жыл бұрын

I’m obsessed with the 25-105 mm it has all the variables you’re talking about I go through the same thing without this lens it solves so many problems 😅

@daviyuki4121 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the Tips! Tomorrow I’m going to shoot a wedding for the first time, the video really helped me 🙌

@AStageForTheKingdom Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! Thank you! Photographing weddings reminds me so much of theatre. It's a bit stressful and chaotic, with high-stakes, highly problematic if you fail, and you only get one chance to get it right (per performance). It's important to know your role, to have your choreography down, to know exactly what to say and do for each part of the event so you can be cool and confident and hopefully not make any major mistakes. It's also important to be ready to improvise and to stay calm and roll with the punches.

@jasonmalwitz8044 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Katelyn. One of the best ceremony angles you did not mention is from the officiant’s perspective with the guests as the bg. Even a tight closeup of the ring exchange. Even the first kiss. Many of our couples love this shot. Just need to educate them beforehand. Especially in outdoor non church settings. A 35 works the best generally.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! It can be a hot button issue if the officiant doesn’t want you to be around them. But we have done this at a few outdoor ceremonies!

@jasonmalwitz8044 2 жыл бұрын

@@KatelynJames absolutely it can be. It’s important to let the officiant know before the ceremony begins that your couple wants those close up intimate shots that require us photographers to be very close at times. Church ceremonies however, are a different story.

@lindseygates3712 Жыл бұрын

love this

@melanieboonstra5766 Жыл бұрын

This is soooo helpful! I am so thankful for this video

@jasmck3261 11 ай бұрын

Yesterday I was asked to shoot at a wedding. It will be my first time... 😳 But thankfully I've stumbled on your video which I will no doubt watch a few times before. Thanks so much for helping us who have no clue ! 😂 I only have apsc so I will take that into consideration regarding the lens choices you make in this tutorial. Thanks again. 😊👍

@JCImagesBehindtheShot 6 ай бұрын

Super helpful!! Thanks!!!

@marcewing3514 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! Very concise and helpful! Thank you!

@yannguerin3164 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing! Thank you

@julianprods1 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing work!

@Illusionary_INTJ 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful!

@valdemarcaballero5298 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT, GREAT VIDEO!!! thanks for sharing!!!

@wscphotographyc.e.o.7677 10 ай бұрын

This was AMAZING

@philiportega4292 Жыл бұрын

love the video so on point Thank you

@unforgettablelensphotography 5 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@skydivejw 28 күн бұрын

Katelyn, this is so helpful. Thank you!!!

@KeaniSoa Жыл бұрын

This is really a great video! Learned a lot!! Also on the expectations as a second shooter. Thank you Katelyn!

@ADG843VA 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video and the freebies! Blessings to you

@DanielMaquiling Жыл бұрын

this is a good no nonsense video, earned a sub, first wedding shoot in 2 days

@tallflamingo1373 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! Thank you so much!!

@kierstingunnels7281 Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@ladd1000 Жыл бұрын

This is great information 👏

@DallasandSarah 8 ай бұрын

This is incredibly helpful. I do my first real wedding tomorrow

@oflightbeguile Ай бұрын

thank you so much! this was so helpful and I feel way for confident!

@norgerichard Жыл бұрын

This is very help full 👍

@Giibbz 10 ай бұрын

First wedding on Saturday, this definitely helped to give me a few ideas of what I need to do! Thank you for the great video!

@1215mymy Жыл бұрын

💕Thank you!

@montisphotography Жыл бұрын

You earned my subscription today. Thanks!

@mesther3191 Жыл бұрын

such a good teacher...i just subscribed

@letitiabruintjies3397 Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your experience

@amberkaylonski923 Жыл бұрын

This was so amazingly helpful! I’ve been a wedding photographer for four years now and it’s great to have this even now! Thank you for making and sharing!! xx

@ChristianTejada 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Super useful - will be shooting a wedding this weekend!

@juangiraud6013 Жыл бұрын

Great detailed instructions. I always coordinate meeting whom ever provides instructions - to how weddings are conducted inside a church ceremony. This is where you are told what your shooting limits are. Especially using flash. In all the weddings I've done - somewhere around 70% don't allow flash. And in some cases - no walking down the center Isle. Thanks Again Karly. - Giraud

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@organichealings 8 ай бұрын

Katelyn, thank you. Your explanation and voice gave me confidence. Other videos got me anxious. I appreciate your beginner and single shooter tips. God bless you.

@yourmomentsAnders Жыл бұрын

Shooting my first whole wedding tomorrow. This was Sooo helpful. Keep your fingers crossed that everything goes well.

@meritisak2576 Жыл бұрын

Thank you MRS Katelyn for all these efforts ,God bless you and your family.

@josediazh3890 9 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias

@andrewra8563 2 жыл бұрын

Katelyn, you're amazing! thank you for all these videos!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@JETFoto806 Жыл бұрын

Glad I found this. Shooting my first wedding next weekend solo. It's a small backyard wedding but this is all great info to have.

@angiemyhre.photography 4 ай бұрын

This is probably the most helpful video you’d done 🎉👏👏

@meganseitz1003 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful Katelyn!! Thank you so much!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Megan!!

@davidalan7 Жыл бұрын

very good!

@rms4621 Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for this! You are an awesome teacher thanks for sharing.

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@m1ch4Lko 2 жыл бұрын

This is priceless! Thank you.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lisakenney6094 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This is the most helpful video.

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@treasuremediazw 2 жыл бұрын

This is great - thanks for your time and effort sharing your experiences so we can get a head start!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jennasedgwick682 2 жыл бұрын

Loved watching this! Thank you for breaking it down for solo photographers as well!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Totally!! Glad it was helpful!

@shanewilson7994 7 ай бұрын

I'm shooting my first wedding Friday, solo shooter and I'm super nervous, but I appreciate this video and its helped me a ton on my placement ideas and to figure out what I'm packing to take with me lens wise since I've started to amass a collection.

@thewildthornberrie3536 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to watch this !

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

We are excited to share it!

@melissaysitall7703 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing 🤩 I’ve never been main photographer so this was amazing!! Thank you & can’t wait to check out the free trials!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Let us know if you have any questions!!

@BruiserFL 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks. I've learned so much from your online courses and I highly recommend them.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! That means a lot!!

@modernmusicstudio303 Жыл бұрын

The diagrams are super helpful! Excellent video!

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Nelsonng6688 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! I'm learning a lot from your video! Thanks👍😊

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Nelson!! Glad you enjoyed it!

@esteracz4763 10 ай бұрын

Wow. I am editing photos right now and wanted to learn a bit more.. and I think your video is the best ever!! It’s just so great prepared. Thanks and greetings from Poland 😊❤

@rhondarose959 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I are shooting our 1st wedding next Saturday and this diagram and tutorial on where to stand,what lens to use was so very helpful...thank you so much for this❤

@Julie-lw3it 2 жыл бұрын

You’re just the best! I was recently trying to explain a lot of the key points you made to my second shooter and now I can just shoot this video her way ;) excited for the rest of this series!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Julie!

@martinpickard5818 Жыл бұрын

So glad that Tamron made the 35-150 f2 - f2.8 for Sony….makes life so much easier.Thank you for you channel.

@deannadidthat4530 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

@ravenwardlow2646 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos Katelyn!!!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@davidmunoz-sm9hf Жыл бұрын

Awesome, great diagrams!!, Wow great explanations and Iam just amazed on your direction!!!, one of a kind (Full Breakdown)!!

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@annlosinski 2 жыл бұрын

Love this and it definitely gives me some things to think about when I'm shooting. I generally do a lot of Catholic weddings and end up with a long lens most of the time because I'm terrified of getting too close to shoot with a 35 or 50 😬

@lampv Жыл бұрын

This was great.

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@hyunju225 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was very helpful :)

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jimwlouavl 2 жыл бұрын

You really made this interesting and persuasive about the value of experience. I’m not a wedding photographer but was just curious, and I’ve come away impressed!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Jim thanks for watching!!

@ftinungki 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Shooting my first wedding next month and really needed this!!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lavondad5598 2 жыл бұрын

Katelyn this was so helpful! The chart qnd visuals. I just started 2nd shooting and will be doing SMALL intimate lead weddings.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome LaVonda! Excited for you!

@saminabarqoi582 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing! I'm curious to know about your preferred aperture/apertures throughout the ceremony though :)

@rodolfoarmendarizhernandez8325 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome!

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@notallaboutmeministry3285 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@MosesMind 2 жыл бұрын

thank you this was very nice explanation

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@junobugc Жыл бұрын

i just got my very first digital camera (canon rebel t7) yesterday, and my family wants me to shoot their ceremony this week!! so intimidating but it's casual and for practice 😁

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mdcoker Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is very practical and educative. Do you have a video explaining camera settings and how to take shots of guests during reception

@starfood 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so early! Thanks for the lovely video Kaitlyn! This video really proves to me that anyone who's an inspiring wedding photographer really should buy ur courses! Maybe one day I'll have the cash ..

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! That means a lot!!