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Capture The Subtleties

Lesson 9 from: The Wedding Story: Capture Creative and Authentic Photos

Davina and Daniel Kudish

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Lesson Info

9. Capture The Subtleties

Next Lesson: Show The Connection

Lessons

Class Trailer
1

Class Introduction

03:25
2

What Are "Epic" Images?

16:50
3

The Slideshow Formula

11:04
4

First Client Meeting

08:19
5

Establish Client Relationship

20:35
6

Expectation vs Preparation

10:39
7

Pre-Wedding Checklist

06:55
8

Gear for Photographing Weddings

07:16
9

Capture The Subtleties

03:32
10

Show The Connection

04:07
11

Importance of Capturing Transitions

25:17
12

Sidelines & Story Telling Details

23:42
13

Anticipation & Patience

09:26
14

Let The Scene Develop

21:10
15

Sequencing in Numbers

08:53
16

Successful "Anticipatience"

19:52
17

Examples of Poor Reaction Time

08:57
18

HTCG in 10

06:41
19

Giving Direction

15:33
20

Have Variety With Light & Composition

10:24
21

Capture The Mood

07:37
22

Take Advantage of Natural Light

05:43
23

Be Creative With Video Light

06:47
24

On-camera Flash For The Dance Floor

05:32
25

Find Flattering Ambient Light

04:09
26

Don't be Afraid of Tough Light

04:32
27

Composition & Framing

12:07
28

Lens Choice

06:11
29

Keep it Simple

18:13
30

Purpose of the Creative Portrait

29:07
31

Scouting for the Creative Portrait

17:06
32

Maximize a Location

05:48
33

Unique Posing for a Creative Portrait

12:04
34

Experiment with Your Photography

12:42
35

Make The Image Personal

11:19
36

Post Production Overview

05:04
37

Stay Organized in Post Production

04:42
38

Full Gallery Edits

05:25
39

Lightroom Workflow Overview

06:48
40

Bring Out Detail in Lightroom

10:55
41

Black & White in Lightroom

10:51
42

Landscape Images in Lightroom

06:32
43

Bold Images in Lightroom

05:18
44

Slideshow Edits

07:26
45

Importance of The Slideshow

08:18
46

Selecting Slideshow Images For a Large Wedding

22:13
47

Culling Slideshow Images for a Large Wedding

20:22
48

Complete Slideshow Example for a Large Wedding

07:22
49

Slideshow Images for a Small Wedding

15:24
50

Complete Slideshow Example for a Small Wedding

09:49
51

Build a Business Around Storytelling

08:10
52

Portfolio for Clients

15:04
53

Importance of The Inquiry Reply

11:35
54

Price List Best Practices

21:04
55

How to Price Your Work

12:10
56

Final Thoughts

05:05

Lesson Info

Capture The Subtleties

This is our formula, and we're gonna keep referring to it all the way through our course. Before we do that we just wanna talk a little bit about subtleties, and how it relates back to, you know, the epic images. And oftentimes what's gonna be special to the couple, really lives in those little subtle moments, and those subtle back stories that as an outside viewer, we might not really be aware of. Yep, so we're gonna have a lot of stories this time. This Jeff, he was just at Sarah and Erin's wedding who you met. And we got into a conversation about this photo. I told him, this is one of my favorite photos from your wedding. I feel like it's very telling of, you know, your siblings, and he said, "It's funny that you say that because it is one of my favorites also and it's my Mom's favorite photo and she has a print of this in her home. And these are his sisters, his stepsister, I believe, and his brother. So this is the moment where Hannah, his wife, was walking down the aisle, and I...

just think, like the fact that his sisters are looking at him, the emotion on his face, it just tells a lot about who these people are. So little subtleties like that, are huge and may manifest themselves a lot during that first look that a couple will have, often during the ceremony, like this one. This is Victor, when he saw Erica walking down the aisle. For me, it's that hand on his Mom's shoulder. The fact that his Mom was so present, you know, during that moment, I found very touching and as a Mom, really gets me (laughs). The way he's biting his lip like that, that subtlety emotion, manifests itself, in these little subtleties, right. The tears in his eyes, and I love that he's looking at her, and watching her walk down the aisle, while he's still kind of connecting physically with his Mom. And this at a wedding in Guatemala, and here it's the groom's father, who has his hands around the bride's, well around his wife, who's next to him, but also the bride's mother, and aunt, and you know, without knowing all of this stuff, as an outside viewer you might not connect to the photo so much, but to the bride and groom, like this is an epic photo of the bride's Dad, really connecting with the people at the wedding. We've often described him as the most loving man on earth, and you know, this photo really summarizes that for them. Yeah, this is one of their top three, they said. There's no faces, but the gesture and the subtlety of that, it says everything. This photo, you know, the groom was not very emotional or very, it wasn't very obvious what he was feeling, on the wedding day, but we hang onto any little bit of connection, right. That's what we're looking for. That's one of the things we mentioned in our formula that always striving for is connection. So him glancing over at her, may not seem like much to an outsider, but I'm actually just gonna read what the bride wrote to me about this photo. "So this is a photo of Chris realizing "he's marrying me and he's beginning to tear up. "I love this one so much, because I didn't even know "it happened until later when Chris told me "how he was feeling near the end of the Sikh ceremony. "When we looked through the gallery, weeks later, "I was floored that you got that exact moment." So, you know, it's just a glance. But It's subtle but it means so much to them.

Class Materials

Bonus Materials with Purchase

Wedding Photography Contract
Albums Contract
Pre-Wedding Checklist
Five Discount Codes

Ratings and Reviews

a Creativelive Student
 

Holy Moly! I have been very familiar with Davina & Daniel for several years and I also work closely with Image Salon for the past 3 years. I loved their relatability, raw honesty, human connection, and their teaching method. It was also super helpful to see the GoPro footage on a real wedding day and walk through their thought process with them. A refreshing wind of inspiration has now flooded my mind and attitude. I am excited to begin my 8th year of weddings with a clear mind and full heart. These two are the REAL deal and I am so happy I made this investment. Thanks, CL for always bringing the BEST of the BEST.

a Creativelive Student
 

I’ve been following Davina and Daniel’s work for years and suffice it to say, they are in my top 6 all time favorites. I was so excited to watch this creative live and it didn’t disappoint. From their approach to shooting through the moments, to their stunning locales and minimalist gear, there is something for everyone in this class. Both Daniel and Davina have a tremendous knowledge of photography and their willingness to share and educate is second to none. Oh, and just so you know, they are also the nicest people on the planet. Super sweet, amazingly talented. Thanks for having them on.

a Creativelive Student
 

Davina and Daniel are fantastic presenters as well as an exceptional photo team (plus they are super nice people, too!). I love their approach and methods and felt like there is so much value in this course. Even though I've been photographing for a long time, I took away a lot of great value gems from their course and look forward to applying several to my own business!

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