7 Tips for First Time Wedding Photographers

[@Joymichelle]

What are YOUR best tips for someone shooting their first wedding?

[@GeeberK1]

Great, great video. And thank you for the links to additional videos too... VERY HELPFUL!!

[@Joymichelle]

You’re welcome!!

[@alexsanci9827]

Most kind photographer with useful advice, thanks for sharing your videos.

[@Joymichelle]

Aw thanks!! Glad this was helpful.

[@elizastewart1084]

Ask the Locals! The venue staff probably has seen way more weddings in that particular space than you have. Ask them what the "favorite" spots or images they have seen people love! This also gives you the opportunity to offer to pass along a few images for their website, if they want them. More exposure for yourself and creates a good relationship with the venue that could lead to future referrals!

[@Joymichelle]

SUCH A GOOD TIP 😍👊

[@karinaochoa19]

Great advice! Thank you!!

[@mydarlingmountfords4167]

This is a fantastic tip! Makes them feel like you’re interested in what their venue has to offer and a chance for them to show you some great (maybe not so obvious) spots!

[@brietoujours8600]

that's super helpful! I wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks for sharing.

[@ivanbarker]

Awesome vid Joy. Love the tips!

[@Joymichelle]

Thank you!

[@tubeyouwatcher23]

Love your attention to detail in these vids, they’re so helpful! 🙌

[@Joymichelle]

Thanks for saying that! I appreciate it :)

[@tereguzman1010]

Great advice 🙏👏🏻😃 as always, thanks Joy

[@Joymichelle]

You’re welcome!!!

[@adeinewallacephotography]

Loved the veil shot as the veil was bent seeing it in the frame of the image and the newlywed couple faces is crisp and clear! I think I need an assistant lol. I get the bridal party to help for this too.

[@Joymichelle]

Having an assistant helps SO much!!

[@adeinewallacephotography]

@@Joymichelle Absolutely, I heard this on your latest podcast!! I hope one day to outsource like yourself in business. I am excited for it to happen.🤩🤩

[@Joymichelle]

@@adeinewallacephotography thanks for listening to the Called To Both Podcast! 🥰🎉 yay!

[@TeddyParker]

Please feel free to add timestamps to your description and then delete my comment so people who wanna come back to this video or go over a single thing twice can do so quickly: 0:45 bonus tip, use a contract 1:15 tip 1, bring a back-up camera 2:10 tip 2, bring friend/family member to hold gear/shot-list 2:45 tip 3, discuss timeline & expectations with the couple 4:00 tip 4, show up early, plan for the unknown (traffic, venue timeline changes, etc) 4:35 tip 5, request a shot list WITH NAMES 5:45 tip 6, plan for low and/or harsh light (practice these lightings beforehand) 7:30 tip 7, back up images IMMEDIATELY, not after a shower or sleeping, and NEVER format cards before back up is achieved

[@Joymichelle]

Thanks for doing this! 👊👊

[@cherriemaytucson9016]

Thanks for your tips, by the way tomorrow I will shoot my first solo wedding (11.14.20) with my own camera, and It helps me to do what I need to do and prepare.

[@Joymichelle]

That’s so exciting!! Come back and let us know how it goes!

[@tereguzman1010]

🙊 Let us know how it al went

[@evtimstefanov8377]

Great video! Thank you Joy!

[@Joymichelle]

You’re welcome!! Let me know if you have any video requests :)

[@evtimstefanov8377]

I am just stepping into wedding photography and I have to decide what lighting to use for different lighting scenarios. Personally I tend to go after an on camera flash as it allows one to be more mobile and quickly to move from one place to another. If you could share a bit of your experience, please...))

[@Joymichelle]

@@evtimstefanov8377 This is a great video suggestion and I have added it to my list! STAY TUNED! :)

[@janfiertam789]

This is helpful! I am interested in leaning new thing and photography is the most interesting for me. Can you please recommend film camera and lens for beginner? :)

[@Joymichelle]

I have a Nikon f100 for film and love it! It’s a 35mm camera

[@randallguinn2017]

This video was very helpful to me i'm going to be shooting the wedding on the 12th I just graduated from photography School.

[@Joymichelle]

Awesome!! So glad you found it! Good luck

[@chiyamedia3124]

Are you able to make a video on how you come up with the design for your photo albums and how you choose which ones to add in it and how many?

[@Joymichelle]

Yup!! I have a video on my channel ant album design

[@wanneske1969]

Great tips ! I've done like 10 weddings. The tip about bringing a friend is a bit controversial. If I'm paid for a wedding, how much should I pay the friend or relative who helps me out but has no clue about photography ?

[@Joymichelle]

Depends what they’ll be doing for you at the wedding. I would discuss it with them prior

[@karinaochoa19]

Just discovered you and immediately subscribed! This video was helpful, and I will be checking out all the other videos you mentioned!

[@Joymichelle]

Yyyyyyaayyy welcome to the party! Be sure to also join my Facebook group! It’s called Photoboss With Joy Michelle ❤️

[@karinaochoa19]

@@Joymichelle Thank you! Will do!

[@joeweihs2047]

I’m a senior and I have a D5000 with a nifty 50 my daughter is getting married can you suggest setting for me ? Out doors after 6 pm

[@Joymichelle]

totally depends on lighting but you'll want to figure out how high your camera body's ISO can go without too much noise

[@martaantonelli1238]

I'm gonna help a professional photographer at a wedding, I'm a beginner and that will be my first wedding. I'm a bit nervous about the ceremony, it'll be in a church and I don't really know how to handle this. Do you have any tips?

[@Joymichelle]

Marta, I suggest setting up a time to talk to the photographer before the wedding so you can be prepared and ask them what would be the most helpful for them during the wedding day. Typically you’ll be doing things like: carry gear, moving gear, getting them lenses or batteries or whatever, bringing them water, holding the timeline, running to the car if needed, etc. be sure to ask if the church has rules for where you can stand and go during the ceremony and what the best place will be to store the gear in each location. :) you’ll do great!!

[@martaantonelli1238]

@@Joymichelle Thank you💓

[@shadyninja1]

Don't forget to set your camera to shoot in RAW. I shot a whole wedding in raw as a 2nd shooter by mistake and fully regretted it.

[@Joymichelle]

Oh yes! Great point. We def want those raw files

[@kaightiemunsch6184]

Connect with your client before. Go over all the detail and get what the clients expectations set for the day. This also makes sure you have discussed timeline so you can get the time needed to meet those set expectations.

[@Joymichelle]

Yes yes yes!!!!! Such good tips

[@AllieOnPointe]

My wedding photographer and friend (who was gifting it to me) just completely bailed on my wedding after I’ve already used my budget on other things. So I really wish we had had a contract with this 😩 it kills me that as a photographer I can’t solve my own problem 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Joymichelle]

Ohhh I'm so sorry to hear this!! ugh!!!

[@danyexzea9963]

Can someone that is an introvert be a wedding photographer?

[@Joymichelle]

100% yes! And many wedding photographers ARE. I have a whole podcast about this. joymichelle.co/building-a-business-as-an-introvert/

[@3akoscielski]

Joy: "Always, always use a Con..." Me: 😮! Joy: "-tract" Me: 😅!

[@Joymichelle]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cheflxvable]

I was with you until "dont format your memory cards...storage is cheap!" If your getting XQD/CFExpress cards cheap somewhere..thats the info I need!!

[@Joymichelle]

Wayyyy too risky to format over cards that aren’t delivered to clients - especially as a wedding tog 🤷🏼‍♀️