Wedding Photography: 6 Best Groom Prep Photos

[@PapersSoHard]

My wife is a wedding photographer and I’m her new second shooter. She has taught how to use a camera and has sat down with me watching and learning from these groom prep videos. I did my first groom shoot last week and it went perfectly. I was so ready thanks to yours and other KZbin videos and of course thanks to my wife. 2 years ago when my wife started I never imagined I’d be shooting along side her. I went to every photoshoot with her to help in anyway I could to help her grow. From driving her to every location to being her personal assistant, having batteries, memory cards and lenses at the ready. And having quick snacks and water easily assessable lol and ya, 2 months ago we talked about me second shooting and we practiced everyday, watched these videos. And I couldn’t be happier, I love this, it’s so fun! I can’t wait to learn more and get better at this. Thanks for this video. It was extremely helpful.

[@llobato]

Just got called for my first opportunity as a second shooter and the first question was: are you comfortable taking the groom's pictures? So here I am taking notes! Great video, John!

[@abigailmorris8333]

Heading off to my first second shooter job! Of course I had to come watch your videos. Thank you for your help over the years. I’ve shot 2 weddings as the main shooter with help from you. Love the videos!

[@jbivphotography]

Let's GOOO!! I'm glad these videos are helpful. Always happy to help others.

[@itsellevee]

JOHN!!!! This video is so needed! I was a second shooter for a wedding back in August, first wedding btw, and I was asked to take getting ready shots for the groom. I literally had no idea what I was supposed to shoot! I had never met the couple prior and the main photographer gave little direction. I took a “bathroom break” for a quick Pinterest search to gather some inspiration lol I’ll be saving this video for future reference.

[@jbivphotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alyana22]

Having only started shooting weddings last December, I always watch your videos before heading to a wedding! So I owe you sooo much for my know-how and general knowledge of weddings! Thank you so much!

[@jbivphotography]

Thanks for sharing, that's cool to hear. Glad it's helpful!

[@RyanHasvold]

Second-shooting for the first time today, this was incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@ionataberham5983]

I'll hold my hands up and say I am definitely one of those photographers that just stands back and let people get ready where-ever they want. I find it really strange directing people and feel like I'm encroaching on their day sometimes, even though during pretty much every wedding there are moments when i know full well that a certain shot would have looked better if I had directed them a bit. I guess I feel like I'm not part of their day and I should be standing back and letting it all happen organically...but I know that looking back they wouldn't have minded if i suggested a different spot. I think it just comes with confidence!

[@ryanhardin4708]

Fellow wedding photographer here and former groom, current Husband. I definitely appreciated direction and trusted the opinion of my wedding photographer with my groom prep. I didn't have time to think much about comparisons as photographers or think if my photographer was capturing key moments like I would etc. I say that to say this .If your clients are hiring you for you, my guess is they wouldn't even bat an eyelash at a suggestion that would make a better photo. "Do you mind cleaning up this area" is something that could be met with a yes or a no, "let me get that one more time " Do you mind if we go outside/hallway (where the light is) Never have I been met with resistance to these asks. You got this, imposter syndrome is something I still struggle with

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

Bruh, telling them to write notes for each other and having them read is a boss move. Definitely gonna steal that from you. Great video!

[@jbthementor4905]

John you are an unbelievable talent and commodity to the KZbin community . You represent excellence at its best .

[@jbivphotography]

I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching and all of the support.

[@Trackstar0114]

Doing my first solo Groom and groomsmen only wedding shoot, The Bride has her own, and this is great!!

[@kaenova]

I have my first official 2nd shooter spot tomorrow.! excited, nervous, everythingggg.

[@jbivphotography]

HOW AWESOME!! You’re going to do an amazing job. I hope this helped out a bunch.

[@kaenova]

@@jbivphotography I've been watching a bunch of your videos. So simple to understand! I appreciate it :)

[@picsbypixrephotography4696]

i love your photos, vibe, and how friendly you are. That laugh is great! Thanks for all you wisdom to help me feel more at ease for my first wedding. :)

[@jbivphotography]

Thank you so much! I'm glad I'm helping out.

[@networkege]

Perfect photographer personal all in the world. Thank you very much

[@jbivphotography]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@stoke1863]

another great video full of tips, on a side note you are looking trim! Was going through some old videos of yours and you have changed a lot! great transformation

[@jbivphotography]

Thanks for watching! Yeah! I've lost like 35lbs. Still working on getting down a bit lower as well.

[@bakerthetruth]

I’m literally headed to a wedding and needed this 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jbivphotography]

hope it went well!

[@lavondad5598]

Another great video!

[@jbivphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@solutionmediaconcept2220]

Thank you for sharing your experience boss... How do you do all this when ur couple are behind church or court Scheldule..

[@brookeelisa3003]

This was super helpful!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jbivphotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dt3173]

Rant coming soon let's go!

[@jbivphotography]

LOL. I rant pretty often on my live streams. I'm not sure if folks are ready for it in a main line video.

[@dt3173]

We ready 😤👺!! Bc I'm one of those ppl who take a bunch of random shots 😂 I need discipline brah

[@davidcoleman2868]

Nice tutorial John. Definitely grown my compositions following your channel. Thanks.

[@jbivphotography]

Great to hear!

[@Vincent.Morreale]

Did a couple of shots where the groom gets a bit of makeup. It's a funny shot and people often tell me that it's one of there favorite from the prep shoot :)

[@jbivphotography]

Nice! I haven’t had any grooms doing makeup but I can totally see that. Super cool. I’m all for things a little different from the “norm”

[@patrickwest9049]

Great video and I am doing the groom prep photos in December. Super useful Vid. Thank you

[@jbivphotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@drakne1]

Nice video... Congratulation!!

[@מרדכיטוויל]

wow!!! you are good so mush! thank you😍

[@jbivphotography]

You're welcome 😊

[@sweetykamlani9283]

Nice job👍.Please make a video on bride's hands and legs are tied and groom are coming to save her.I really needed to know this types of poses for some specific type of campaign.So make video on this if you can.Love from gujarat❤❤.

[@jotapardophoto]

Hey John, hope you are well! could you remind me please the name of the background enterprise you use? Last giveaway the background was one prize, but I forgot the name... you also share the website but I really can not remember. I appreciate your help.

[@jotapardophoto]

I mean the carpet you use for shutting flat lays

[@jadenvalencia1783]

Hi! So Im a senior in highschool and I want to start my own photography business but I don't know if I should go to community college fisrt? I have no idea where to start and how I can start to make money? Did you go to college or how did you start? I love photography and having been taking photos since I was little. Any Advice? I would love to hear any suggestions! Thanks!

[@carolm2008]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jbivphotography]

You're welcome 😊

[@andynichols2979]

This is super helpful!

[@jbivphotography]

I'm so glad!

[@9rider11]

Appreciate the excellent advice!!!

[@jbivphotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edgarverastegui5802]

@John Branch IV Photography Good morning, my name is Edgar. I made a purchase of the Natural Feels preset, in the button to complete the order, it sends me back to the purchase / payment page, is that correct? Won't they charge me twice?

[@_vonnie]

Thank you!

[@jhenry248]

Would you suggest for the men's flat lay having a few pairs of new men's dress socks black, brown fun color in your kit just in case?

[@AndreaWeddingItalia]

great advice

[@leeyum5890]

Great stuff

[@jbivphotography]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@sabinafrisova2058]

With these videos i feel like i might be a very hood photographer one day too

[@jbivphotography]

You got it!

[@yosefco]

good stuff!

[@jbivphotography]

Glad you liked it!

[@thewolstenbeast7965]

Amazing session as always. Btw, you look like you have lost some weights.

[@UPSOUTHLIVINGINFLORIDA]

Do you constantly change lenses to get the shots?

[@jbivphotography]

I don’t. Generally I’m shooting with 2 cameras that each has their own lens. One is tight and one is wide. It makes it quick for getting multiple shots.

[@jbivphotography]

Is groom prep generally easy for you? Or do you have reluctant grooms?

[@nachoduran4286]

any suggestion for a 2nd photographer? hehe

[@ishtarshehera]

There is no linkkkk😢

[@jasonmalwitz8044]

Good advice and tips, but definitely the antithesis of an organic photojournalistic approach. This is much more of the photographer injecting him/herself into the wedding day, and more or less creating and staging moments.

[@mirnes.weddings]

Make sure you go to the gym, because eating to much estrogen and your chest looks like a woman chest if you understand me. Great present btw, I learned something always. Peace!! 😊✌️