Wedding Photography: 7 Tips for Photographing your First Wedding
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Күн бұрынSo recently someone got in touch with you to photograph their wedding and now you're freaking out!! Let's talk about my person 7 tips for shooting your first wedding. Wedding photography can be intimidating but with practice and understanding the most important parts to pull off the day you'll be running smooth wedding days before you know it!
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0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Prerequisites for shooting your first wedding
3:17 - Pre-Wedding Communication
4:58 - Write Your own Timeline
6:20 - Have a Family Portrait List
8:52 - Use a Higher f/stop for Group Photos
10:15 - Don’t Use Continuous Autofocus
12:05 - Pay Attention to your Background
13:40 - Stay in Control of the Wedding
16:46 - Final Thoughts
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@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Which tip do you think will have the largest impact on you as a wedding photographer?
@LuisOliveiraYT 3 жыл бұрын
Staying in control 4 sure
@2009lafs 3 жыл бұрын
I do portraits now and I can't tell you how many times I've gotten comfortable taking photos full open and when I have an opportunity to take pictures of a big group I don't stop down. this is optimal for those crispy shots.
@ernestsmall6175 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I just shot my first wedding last weekend. It was a small one but the pre communication was key. The couple and I were on the same page and it made the day flow so smooth. I wish I would of documented the shot list instead of just winging it but I will do it next time. Thanks!!!
@FotisAthanasopoulos 3 жыл бұрын
John, I've been shooting weddings for 6 years now, and during this time I've always tried to improve, always strived to get better. I've seen countless, countless videos talking about how to shoot weddings and how you need to do this and that, and NONE of them really taught me anything or provided some insight. All I've ever learned was the hard way, through experience and many many shoots. I was really interested in hearing out what you had to say when I saw your upload. My mind was BLOWN brother! You managed to touch on and explain how to avoid every hard lesson I had to learn all those years, and while I didn't learn anything new, I got confirmation that how I approach my weddings is the right way. You can't believe how much strength your videos give me to keep on going, keep preaching!! Thank you!!!
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
@@FotisAthanasopoulos SO SOOOO AWESOME! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad that I'm able to confirm what you've already learned. It's hard sometimes when all you see/hear is everyone talking about gear and things but then you know you take a different approach to things. Keep doing great work!
@uploads136 3 жыл бұрын
Exposure triangle, understand your camera setting, shoot raw, backup of your gear, 1) communicate before wedding, meet couple and talk to know what they want 2) plan your timeline and photos (zooms, wide, closeup etc ) 3) list for family portrait (names, people combinations) 4) f stop down for group photos (f3.2) 5) use single point auto focus and move it around 6) pay attention to background, remove distractions eg: water bottles etc 7) be in control, decide by yourself dont take extra suggestions.
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch for listing this out for everyone!
@MrShuaiGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Photographing my first wedding for a friend in a couple weeks. I’ve been binging your channel lol. Thanks for all of these tips!
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! You're going to do great with your first wedding. Glad you're enjoying the content.
@AFaithWalk 3 жыл бұрын
Same here I’m shooting my first wedding in a few weeks and your videos have been so much help!!
@jusunas 3 жыл бұрын
How’d it go? I may have my first one soon as well.
@MrShuaiGuy 3 жыл бұрын
@@jusunas it went well. These tips definitely helped! I think the hardest thing isn’t necessarily the photography, but making sure you’re communicating well and rolling with the punches. There were a lot more unexpected scenarios than I thought there would be.
@elizabethgao9403 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrShuaiGuy do you think you could give some examples and what you did to tackle them? i might shoot one for a friend and i’m so nervous
@oliverlane4050 3 жыл бұрын
Some great tips! One huge one for us is making sure we visit the venues prior to the wedding, and if possible with the couple so you can talk things through there. The best plan is to attend the rehearsal if you can. This also means you can work out lighting, rain contingencies etc prior to the actual event.
@anthonywallace319 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah this is clutch advice. I've been shooting weddings for well over a decade, and started doing this more the past couple years. It makes foreshadowing ideas and shots and planning light coverage so much easier.
@DNdavidsonsnation 3 жыл бұрын
i was thinking about going in stealth alone to know what i'm doing but i like the idea to go with the couple or maybe even just the planner or something. Thanks for the idea.
@Stewz66 Жыл бұрын
@@anthonywallace319 x2 on this. The more you nail down your scene/program in collaboration with the clients, the better.
@ScarletClarity Жыл бұрын
I always forget people have wedding rehearsals in the US!
@40lashesband 7 ай бұрын
do you bill for the time spent at the rehearsal?
@jeffp1519 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't done any weddings in YEARS, but enjoyed hearing your suggesting. One thing that I used to request of my couples is that they ask a family member to assist me; maybe even one from each side of the family (bride's & groom's). Their role was to round up all of the aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, etc. and have them available for the family portraits. That family member would definitely know much better than I would, who was who, and could wrangle them for me according to the time schedule that I provided them, allowing me and my assistant to keep the photos moving as quickly as possible. It always worked like a charm.
@kwizmon 2 жыл бұрын
Same here. Makes controlling the stragglers/tipsies much easier 👍
@ScarletClarity Жыл бұрын
This! I always ask them to choose an usher, someone who will know everyone's name and will help round people up!
@fatenashd8289 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 16, and I'm excited to be the photographer and videographer in a weeding next week, I'm supper excited.
@thefantasyfootballhub 3 жыл бұрын
How did it go
@alvatillback9263 Жыл бұрын
Exact same thing here. I'm sixteen and my old teacher just messaged me and asked if I could jump in in the place of a wedding photographer who was supposed to come next week
@hannahallen8779 Жыл бұрын
I have a similar situation. I’m 15 and I have a wedding to shoot in a little over a week!
@alvatillback9263 Жыл бұрын
@@hannahallen8779 Good Luck!! Really don't be afraid of asking people to move around a little for better composition/light!! Especially during group photos. You can take a couple of pictures in the location they wanted but if you have a better vision don't mind bossing them around just a little. I realised while editing the pictures just how big of a differense good light from the beginning really makes, it was so much faster in the editing process than with some other pictures!
@hannahallen8779 Жыл бұрын
@@alvatillback9263 thank you so much!! I really appreciate you
@jacobharter7823 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips, love the 80% customer service comment. I feel like a lot of times people/videos focus so much on the technical aspect, and forget the human factor.
@ivanm.7370 Жыл бұрын
I was a wedding photographer for 17 years and got out of the business. Now that I’m fully retired I am revisiting going back into the business. Great advice to beginners and it even reminded me on a few dos and don’ts. The only thing I like to add is not to take pictures at the reception while people are eating.
@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing and your added tip is a great one. It’s something I do as well. Aside from if the couple is doing something, right when the food comes out basically is a small break for myself.
@TroyShields 3 жыл бұрын
Great video John. Only one thing though pertaining to continuous AF 100% of the time. As a wedding photographer who shoots Sony, I do shoot in continuous AF 90% or more of the time because the Sony bodies do have the face registration feature where you are able to register the face of the bride and the groom so the camera does place AF priority on them if they are in the frame. This is especially handy for any shots that are not stationary like ceremony entry & exit, couples walking from or away from the camera, you moving, first dances, and other fast moving reception and final exit shots.
@mykCNMT 3 жыл бұрын
I got my first wedding today!! And you can already guess what I’m studying...thanks for the awesome vids john!!wish me luck!
@NicConstitution 2 жыл бұрын
This video is GOLD. Packed with great tips, and not a bunch of empty fluff like most YT content. Thank you for getting right to your points, and giving really helpful explanations, and examples. I'm probably at least six months from even considering jumping into photography for pay, as I still need to really master the basics, but seeing this video helps me to understand at least some of what I don't yet understand. The largest impact tip for me is probably the 80% customer service tip. I totally get how important that will be.
@anniamcbride2519 3 жыл бұрын
I love your honesty , “wedding photography isn’t for everybody “. Great Content! 👍🏾
@ShaunieMcNeil 3 жыл бұрын
This is great, my friend asked me if I could be her wedding photographer, im a little overwhelmed. I have never done portraits or anything really with people. I'm more of a landscape and astrophotography kind of gal. So this video helps so much. The wedding is in 3 weeks so I best get to practicing street/portrait photography.
@danielcabrera4605 2 жыл бұрын
how was the wedding? did you do it?
@ShaunieMcNeil 2 жыл бұрын
@@danielcabrera4605 It went really well, thank you so much for asking. The wedding was only 2 days ago Friday 3rd & I'm still on a high from it 😁
@danielcabrera4605 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShaunieMcNeil haha I bet you are! if you have an instagram account to see the wedding´s pictures that would be great :)
@mainbhihueditor 2 жыл бұрын
@Shaunie McNeil - hey there so i have the same issue as you so anything you can share other than the ones mentioned in video from your experience
@kwizmon 2 жыл бұрын
On focus/recompose, becoming familiar with back button focus changed my game considerably. Makes everything so much easier and once you master it, you'll never know how you lived without it.
@Artshreddersoon 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! 80% of wedding photography is customer service! Love the content bro!
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
It really is!! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you're enjoying the content.
@JacobNates 3 жыл бұрын
Shooting my first wedding this weekend, so this is perfect timing! Wish me luck ✌️
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
NICE! You're going to do awesome. Have fun and take the day one moment at a time.
@ehsanabdalsalam4877 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you did well 🌸 ...was everything ok?
@JacobNates 3 жыл бұрын
@@ehsanabdalsalam4877 for the most part everything went as planned and I got most of the shots I had in mind
@ehsanabdalsalam4877 3 жыл бұрын
@@JacobNates wow 🤩 You inspired me Because I’m new at this .. I hope you do well at the rest of them ✨🌸
@timeandtides8701 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with your comments about street photography and would love to see a video on this subject. Also, do you share your street photography anywhere?
@albinlindstrom6008 3 жыл бұрын
same
@emilyeveryday. 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t thank you enough for all of your informational videos. You’re the man!! I have been mostly hobby photographing for a couple years in my free time. I’m doing my fourth wedding today and I still find myself searching for tips. I’m loving your channel! Amazing tips.
@user-rj7hi8pe3r Жыл бұрын
Totally right!! Love it! Ive done 52 weddings in 2022 and this is the BEST ADVICE! following!
@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын
OMG what a busy wedding year. 52 weddings is intense!!
@wanneske1969 6 ай бұрын
Great video. Some thoughts : 1) it took me nearly 10 years before I dared to do a wedding. I did amateur models and concerts before. 2) depth of field doesn't only depend on the f-number but also on the distance to the subject, the focal length etc. I'd say f 5.6 is the best on a 50 mm lens for outdoor group shots 3) if you choose manual for shutter speed, aperture, iso ... about 90% of your shots will be over/underexposed. there is nothing wrong in using Av or Tv and over/underexpose when needed
@IamCceeLL 3 жыл бұрын
hahah gonna shoot my first wedding this saturday! great timing! though ive been a subscriber a long time, i dont really shoot weddings, im scared of doing events haha. im a travel and portrait photographer and this is my first wedding shoot. thanks
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! You're going to do amazing. Just keep your wits about you and you should do amazing.
@IsaacEllison 2 жыл бұрын
"None of the tips had to do with photography" no, but they answered 80% of the questions I had about wedding photography so... I see this as an insanely helpful video! thank you!!
@aileenortega1832 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Not only does it have very good info, but also knowing about photography and your camera BEFORE going into wedding photography is something a lot of people don't talk about! I've seen so many people say "we all start somewhere" ... true, but a wedding is not a place to practice. People should know more than just the basics. The should have a camera more than just 3 months before doing weddings! This is a great video and I will watch your other videos today! I also followed you on Insta!
@Mhappymendy 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Not only learnt to be a organized photographer, but also learnt how to be a boss of your business while still being professional!
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I’m glad this was helpful.
@alyssiasummers8660 2 жыл бұрын
I did my first wedding a week ago! It was a blast! But if weddings are something I'm gonna continue to do, a second body is a must. I love my R5 with my RF85mm. But there were many times I wished I would of had my 15-35 or even a prime 35 on hand! Also the 70-200 would be nice for the ceremony.
@bahaatamer1245 2 жыл бұрын
I always told myself that zooms matter more than Primes. You only buy Primes when you know your favorite focal ranges, not when you're just starting out.
@alyssiasummers8660 2 жыл бұрын
@@bahaatamer1245 i do alot of portrait work so my 85 is a must but I definitely want more of a zoom telephoto lens not only for weddings but for wild life!
@ImTheBlade65 3 жыл бұрын
So true! The "soft skills" as I like to call them are paramount. Most of the best wedding photographers that I have met are ok or decent photographers but incredible at the customer service and instilling confidence in them and making people feel good.
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
YEEEEESSSS!!! This is the truest. The soft skills are what’s MOST important when it comes to any customer facing style of photography. And just like you’re saying the photographer’s who are out here getting the most work, and have the best word of mouth and such overall honestly aren’t always the best photographers. Honestly I don’t even think I’m like “top caliber” photographer. But the soft skills are what sell.
@danielweber3433 3 жыл бұрын
@@jbivphotography getting what your customer wants makes you top caliber in my opinion. I watched two videos of yours by now and really enjoyed them!
@dhilemondominic4642 2 жыл бұрын
personally, my first year as a wedding photographer teach me a lot of things. First mistake that I learn is not doing any pre wedd communication with the couple. During the family portrait, I call for everyone from the bride's family and just realize her dad had pass away. That the most awkward moment for me. I did apologize to the couple after the wedding, not a big deal to them but it did affected me till today.
@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful!
@Antonia-e6p 2 күн бұрын
Thank you ! I’ve done one wedding and I didn’t even get people centre in the picture due to nerves or not asking for a list of shots so it was a shambles and I sweating so bad ! But single person modelling I’m fine at and enjoy so much !! I have another wedding in November !! And never even used my flash before on my Sony Aiii
@leitedigital 3 жыл бұрын
I want to say thanks for the run down of what to do. I have been shooting for 7 years but only recently started to shoot weddings. Having two weddings now under my belt and I can say that the advice is spot on and I wish I knew that beforehand.
@zakurakai3958 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to have my first photography wedding in just for days, my neighbor ask me to take a photo of them. I'm so nervous on what to do so I searched on YT and found your channel, I felt relieve watching your vids.
@brekidd2636 3 жыл бұрын
Shooting my first wedding in 13 days , so this is perfect for me since it's my first wedding
@mcbunny1112 3 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@rachle81 2 жыл бұрын
I've been a wedding photographer for over 15 years and just found your channel--you're delightfully helpful, relatable, and awesome. I wish someone like you had been around when I was just starting out; keep up the good work, friend, because you're going to be an invaluable resource for people who are just getting their wedding photography going as well as those who want to keep on learning every day. You rock!
@vongreene6337 3 жыл бұрын
That's just another 20 mins that I'm supposed to be working but watching a valuable content of yours instead. It's worth it! haha. Doing my first prenup + wedding in a few days. Thanks bruh!
@chipcurry 11 ай бұрын
I do all kinds of photography, but not weddings. My vision is not that good, and most everything I can handle, but I know I could miss something at a wedding. I admire what you guys do!
@farheen11 3 жыл бұрын
Initially I thought it’s all about someone's first wedding and I was like how many weddings is one supposed to do? 😂 But it's about the photographer's first shoot.
@julieallen9992 5 ай бұрын
I'm going to be shooting my cousin's wedding this weekend so excited and nervous I've been doing family get togethers and doing photography using different camera filters with my daughter and they always come out great. A wedding is on another level thank you so much for the tips! Love your videos
@mt-nv4jd 3 жыл бұрын
I was reading about a photographer who charged a flat rate, for a specific amount of time, to shoot the wedding, and when finished, he hands the memory cards to the groom, and that is that. Works for me.
@RayBreaux 3 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a more organized video than this. Love your notes with links for resources. You must be a joy to work with and hell to live with lol. Thanks for the help. Peace.
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 LOL. I'm sure my wife would totally agree. Also, glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
@michelesholar1756 2 жыл бұрын
Your last tip is one of the very reasons why I stopped doing any photography. Busy bodies trying to BE the photographer and telling THE photographer what and how to do. So now I do photos of nature, landscapes, and abandoned buildings. These things have brought my love for photography back. 📸
@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you found what you love to photograph!
@thispak 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome content dude, I love how it's very descriptive, using personal experiences and insight and you're not afraid to express the truth of wedding photography. I have my first wedding gig coming up next month as a second shooter, this video definitely helped me out a lot in my preparation.
@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Super awesome! Good luck with your first time seconding. I’m hoping to start making more videos specific for second photographers as well.
@thispak 2 жыл бұрын
@@jbivphotography thanks brotha, I just finished watching your behind the scenes wedding photography. The hour went by so quickly. Yeah, you should definitely do it up, it would be super helpful for less experienced photographers to get their careers going.
@shanewilson7994 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate this video, I'm doing my first wedding on Friday and I'm a bit on the nervous side (shot with the bride in the past, she loves my work, but still its a new area). So I appreciate this.
@jbivphotography 10 ай бұрын
I'm happy this video could help out. Those first couple of weddings when you're not used to doing them can be pretty stressful.
@cUnTTlol 2 жыл бұрын
im gonna be the photagraper for my sisters wedding and im so nervous. thank you for calming my nerves with the video!
@MichelleRenee-ui5th 6 ай бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for all of this!! I was hired to do my first professional photography gig, which of course is a wedding. So definitely feeling pressure, and I'm so thankful for your content and all the other amazing content I'm able to find to help me 🙏 Truly, THANK YOU.
@Chingonazo1 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with all your tips 100%. I have bumped into the divorced parents situations, and other people trying to control your work, etc. Also about knowing your equipment by heart because almost every single wedding they will be running late and everything happens on the fly.
@adreaminfocus 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much… I literally just booked my first wedding… TOTALLY by accident…. ❤
@Dexxter_slav 2 жыл бұрын
Recently landed my first wedding gig. All your videos have been so helpful!! I must say, starting to get nervous :D!!!
@dnt4get2luvme 2 ай бұрын
It's love to see the shot list you send your couple. This way i can have a guide to build my own. I've never seen one as detailed as you described
@waynosfotos 3 жыл бұрын
Good points, haven't done a wedding yet but have done events where you don't control the flow of events, i.e. the event needs to move forward on time, like you are a fly on the wall, and what you have pointed out is spot on. If you haven't taken 10s of thousands of photos on a proper manual camera (pro/semi pro) and know how to adjust it, don't take on a wedding, it is a big job.
@glenn5151 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant advice John. My sister in law asked me to do her wedding, as I like taking pictures lol She knows it won't be like if an professional done it, but I am confident. Your video's help me a lot.
@projectunk.4792 2 жыл бұрын
My coworker insisted that I do hers, even tho I’m a beginner with only 2 baby showers and a few portraits under my belt. Even still, I’m very nervous. I’m glad I saw this video and has given me a base to stand on.
@aminudanjumaliadi9643 2 жыл бұрын
Hey how did it go? 😁
@dccd673 4 күн бұрын
This video is recommended the day after a wedding I attended as a family member but still took my camera so I can take unofficial photos where I mostly focused on my aunts, uncles, their kids bc the photographer won’t really include them except for one photo. I wanted to do as many candid shots myself bc, to me at least, they’re always better when you snap a photo of someone who isn’t expecting to be photographed. My cousin was one of the groomsmen and at one point the guys lit up their cigars and I caught him as he was facing sideways letting the smoke out. He then turned forward and saw me, smiled and pointed the cigar to me to which I snapped another photo. One thing the photographers missed one garbage. There was a clear bag in front of the groomsmen and it was reflecting the light so I had to say something. I would add this though: remove objects that should not be there, like drinks, extra chairs, even kids that run around should be prevented from running around behind the couple if the space is there.
@collectivelychristine3076 3 жыл бұрын
These are such great tips! Especially stopping down! I just learned to be intentional about this and it has helped me improve group photos!
@MrRaychard123 3 жыл бұрын
my first wedding shoot was back in 2007-2008, it's really important to know everything on the camera settings from exposure , to know how slow shutter speed one can use on a focal length. Jpg is ok, as long you can nail the exposure right, remember shooting raw means extra step in PP.
@Richard_Bumblebee Жыл бұрын
I do sports photography and my Boss Man at the company likes me a lot and he wants me to shoot his friends daughters wedding in a few months. This video is exactly what I'm looking for. The photo side is easy peasy. I'm trying to figure out how to survive the day and what I need have prepared going in.
@kairatnurkenov609 5 ай бұрын
Very timely - my first wedding tomorrow. Am going visit venue today to see my working site and prep in mind. Never done formal events. Thanks for your tips. Look forward trying wedding. And I guess I need some good rest before event.
@jeffrey_jpeg 2 жыл бұрын
I'm shooting a wedding this upcoming week for my cousin and it's special on many levels. Watching this, like another viewer to get ready on another level and give my best. Thanks a million!
@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Hope it went well!
@jeffrey_jpeg 2 жыл бұрын
@@jbivphotography I was stressed, but able to deliver and they were happy afterwards. Thank you for your guidance!
@stevecrownover611 3 жыл бұрын
Binge watching your videos. Just did 1st engagement shoot and the wedding is the end of November. Definitely communication, this makes all the difference.
@SurferKroky Жыл бұрын
Amazing tips man thank you ! One that springs to my mind immediately is pre scouting the location from the church , the reception and surrounding area beforehand as you have weeks if not months before the day. Even bring sons friends along and take test portraits to see what works
@jaz6708 2 жыл бұрын
Shooting a friend's wedding tomorrow, its 2am amd im still studying, thx for all this info. Keep doing it :))
@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Hope it went well!
@barrakelmahmoud 3 жыл бұрын
I've been shooting weddings for 10yrs and I totally agree with everything you've said. Well put video! You're awesome!
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to hear that a long time pro as yourself agrees with these tips! Thanks for watching.
@EditedByGQ 2 жыл бұрын
Shooting my fist Wedding today! i feel WAY more confident after watching this. Wish me luck!
@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын
YESSSS!! You’re going to do great! I’m glad I could help out.
@deantreloar 3 жыл бұрын
I'm new to photography and some friends asked me to shoot their small wedding. I'm not a wedding photographer, I really appreciate this video!
@shuelahmed9392 3 жыл бұрын
The great thing is you're so likeable...your advice is genuine , thank you
@drina614 Жыл бұрын
I've been shooting for 6 years and im always curious on everyones opinions and thought/do process. So yes im here to educate myself in every valuable way. Once i seen your starting price, i figured i needed to take notes lol
@AutumnHxze 2 жыл бұрын
Having to watch this video because I know I'm going to kill my first wedding on Saturday but I've got NERVES. thank you for having videos like this. I've seen it probably 10 times to calm myself down
@AudaryaisticPhotography 2 жыл бұрын
You are so confident. I admire that. I would be a nervous wreck on the first day of wedding shoot. So you are right, not everyone can be a wedding photographer.
@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын
It's normal to be nervous, shows you care about their day. With each wedding it gets easier for sure!
@atammannphotography7033 3 жыл бұрын
You're the perfect yt channel cause ima be shooting with fujifilm-s1
@Lizerator 3 жыл бұрын
your videos are top notch and so helpful. I have been in school/dance/group photography for 40 years and let one of my long term customers talk me into photographing her son's wedding. I've been watching your videos and taking notes to be sure that the day goes well and that they get great memories that they will enjoy for years to come.
@tressashaw8157 Жыл бұрын
YES... 7:00 to 8:50! Nailed it!
@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@steviesmith5391 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Just wanted to say your content and photography is amazing! Shooting my first wedding here in a few weeks. I've been watching your videos over and over and over for the past few months! Looking forward to getting better!
@alexhall9450 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video John. Doesn’t matter what you shoot there are brill too tips here. I’ve shot 3 small weddings this year all went well but I can certainly improve with better planning. Only tips I can think of is plenty of batteries and SD cards.
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks for sharing. More batteries and SD cards is ESSENTIAL! I totally agree there.
@2422ijescrzn Жыл бұрын
I’m making this my hobby now, will be watching and learning.
@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear. I hope you have many years of amazing photos!
@jameswhyte5429 3 ай бұрын
Shot my first wedding on Monday. Your videos helped so much so thank you ❤ lots of valuable lessons learned from taking it on. Is there anyone here who suffers from FND? or facial weakness? Mine really flared up during the ceremony leaving me unable to use the viewfinder at all
@BoodskiBro 3 жыл бұрын
Spot on! These points are so important! The timeline stuff is so vital to get right. Make sure the couple understand how much time they need to leave between the wedding day's milestones.
@koufii 3 жыл бұрын
I've been binge watching your videos lately! Keep it up John, I love seeing your face 8D!
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I hope the couple content is helpful.
@christopherrasmussen8718 3 жыл бұрын
YES, I have the gear (Sony A9 + lenses) the rest, I'll be watching
@nistorbeniamin2625 2 жыл бұрын
Gold tips.I agree with u about customer service.
@bernardjackson4974 Жыл бұрын
This isn't my first wedding but man this was so good , so helpful I'll never stop being a student when it comes to this .
@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@dianebotha4025 11 ай бұрын
Love the way you explained this all John 😂.. your so funny .. Thank u can't wait to watch more of u in action
@jbivphotography 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I hope this was helpful for you.
@G8RKyle 2 жыл бұрын
I've never photographed a wedding, but a friend has asked me to photograph a rehearsal dinner. I ran across this video while doing some research and I really enjoyed how you presented the information. I definitely learned some things that should help me out in the future.
@francene15851 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your video!! I actually have my First wedding today!! I am super excited but nervous at the same time!!
@miguel-gd9ld Жыл бұрын
My first wedding is the next month and I’m happy to find your video, I appreciate your help which you took your time to explained us everything ❤️ I’m watching from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
@andrewelder2739 Жыл бұрын
For the group photos, besides stopping down, I'd add be sure to focus on the person/line CLOEST to camera. The focal plane goes BACK, not forward. So focusing on someone in the back row or even the middle means you'll lose focus on those in front.
@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын
Great additions to the tips. Thanks for sharing.
@christinawatkinsyoutube 3 жыл бұрын
Shooting my first wedding on Saturday! Thank you!!🤟🏼
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏 Awesome! Have a fun time. You'll do great!
@djmusic130fdy 2 жыл бұрын
Great comments! Thank you.
@ciaraelizabeth 2 жыл бұрын
I’m shooting my first wedding/elopement today and I’m relieved that I had thought do most of these things like the detailed shot list, asking about parents status names etc. Do wish I’d found your page sooner tho 😊
@chasingdaley 3 жыл бұрын
Hey John, Do you ever limit the amount of family photo combinations? I have a couple who sent me a list with about 32 combinations and I just froze. They are already paying for only 4 hours of coverage and their ceremony is an hour before golden hour. No idea when I’d fit these in, let alone this many combos. Thanks for your input.
@Billy-wv2ji Жыл бұрын
How did it go? If you don’t mind my asking
@kcloves7653 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this.. some of these things really helped us with handling our wedding photography.. hope we could do this on the wedding day smoothly..
@m.j.photography5804 2 жыл бұрын
Once again another great lesson , video and awesome teaching. So I currently have my Fuji X-T4 with 16-80mm and I just ordered a fuji 35mm 1.4, and I ordered a EF to FX fringer Pro 2 for my 50mm 1.8 and 10-18mm and 24mm and my 55-250mm, I did not want to loose all those lenses. KEH has been superhelpful and I used your 5% code, also got Honey book up and running and my website with square space. Used all the discount codes , thank you John for helping me set my business up In the right way.
@szatmarisandor7617 3 жыл бұрын
Doing my first wedding this saturday, this video is full on point! :) Thank you!
@yg78t76t7 11 ай бұрын
2 years later, are you a pro?
@hseaven1529 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much bro! Really appreciate your tips for wedding photography. Counting days for my first wedding photography, wish me luck. ^
@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын
Best of luck! You’re going to do awesome and I hope these tips really help out!
@bobrose2777 2 жыл бұрын
Great video John. I am not a professional photographer but I enjoy taking photos at weddings as a hobby. I never interfere with the professional photographer and strive to get more candid photos and photos that are out of the ordinary. I do not charge for this service. I do offer my better shots to the bride and groom if they are interested at no cost. Do you often come by people taking photos for enjoyment at your weddings? Do you as a pro see this as a problem? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
@studio110ws 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Been filming weddings for years. Doing commercial photography, studio, portraits, event photography, but never wedding photography. Photographing my first wedding next month. Shooting with Fuji’s too, so this was clutch. Thanks for reaffirming!
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You’ll probably roll right into weddings no problem at all. Thanks for watching and I hope this was helpful!
@colinoneil5050 2 жыл бұрын
“Don’t, don’t do that” lol I love it 😂
@fernwehfilms5983 2 жыл бұрын
Such great advice, well thought out and presented!
@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@benuovir 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! The best tips I’ve heard thus far.. Thk you!!! Love the food guy let down expression…
@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@JoaoSilva22222 2 жыл бұрын
People approach photographers: "hey if you did this, it would be a great photo" Same people undergoing surgery: "Doctor knows best what to do".
@DarioCruzII 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao. The story about the food coordinator hilarious! This video had so much good info, thank you my dude!!
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 It was one of the best moments I’ve ever seen at a wedding. So happy to know that my couples back me up and see the vision.
@christianjohnprudente2265 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just here and taking notes, these are awesome tips. it really helps a lot, I'm a beginner wedding photographer its great. thank you so much.
@jbivphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. The notes will do you good once you start getting in more work. Good luck to you!
@MichaelJones-qm6mh 3 жыл бұрын
Hey John. I enjoy watching your content and learning all that I can from you. I’ve been a photographer for about 6-7 months now. I wanted to know if you could do a video on street photography and also a video on how you talk to your clients about your type of photography style and expectations and lastly a video on setting up a wedding timeline. PSA: Can you drop another full wedding day video. I really enjoyed the first one and I want to see more
@defyingtheodds1987 2 жыл бұрын
Dude. Amazing tips. All things that didn’t really cross my mind!
@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
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