Ten CRITICAL Tips for Shooting Your FIRST Wedding | Master Your Craft

[@kylecouture1917]

Shooting my first wedding next month. I made it very clear that I am not a professional. I do photography as a hobby, but looking to get into the wedding space. Its a small wedding and the most important photos to them are photos with their JP and family group photos. Charging $100 per hour. $500 for 5 hours. They are super excited and say that I am exactly what they are looking for. Hope all goes well.

[@alexandrolexis9475]

Howd it go??? @kylecouture1917

[@senithnyanko6712]

day 1 of asking how it went

[@MD-ng5jz]

Yeaman how did it go

[@adams8830]

Also waiting for the answer.

[@kuanishere]

me too ^

[@malcolmmacgregor6222]

I am a landscape and travel photographer. I have been asked to photograph a wedding which is making me slightly nervous. This video has been really helpful as a start point for thinking through the key aspects. Thank you

[@ejfw-o8u]

How did it go?

[@robbyjai]

as an experienced wedding photographer who charges $10k+ per wedding these are very good solid advice. I second these advice. Follow it. My only other advice is get to know the couple. Build a bond and a relationship with them. It makes the day more fun and enjoyable and they will appreciate you more. Also keep things simple. Until you have the experience dont try and do fancy stuff. it will fail.

[@happyhappymtb]

10+ years into wedding photography and still loving your educational videos as year one! Thanks Pye!

[@chrislin8397]

Great Tips - even for non beginners.

[@jerrym8140]

I totally agree

[@hugomata5105]

Thank you, really like your # 10 Tip. Trying to get into weddings photography, what lens do you recommend work the best ?

[@lorenavandam]

ive been feeling so anxious since my first wedding is coming up and this video really helped me to calm down and feel more secure. Your voice is so soothing :) Gained a new subscriber here!

[@lewishall2901]

I may be a bit late but I wish you all the best photographing at your first wedding! Please let me know how it goes/went! I have mine my first wedding in September. Looking for any advice!

[@lecanius]

​@@lewishall2901may be a little late aswell, but how did it go 😁

[@reubenbailey7491]

First time shooting a wedding very soon, going to the rehearsal for it today in fact, this will REALLY help!

[@kynkokytsumi1931]

Just been asked by a collegue to photograph her wedding ... scared but honoured to do it ... havnt said yes yet though but I am seriously concidering it and videos like yours help me

[@BlueBass2]

Always great advise Pye, thank you! If I could add a #11 it would be to never be afraid to ask someone to “do something again.” The number of moments I miss at every wedding is pretty high, but I decrease it when I ask my couple or anyone else to do something again if I missed the shot.

[@fixxforlife1569]

just don't ask them to do too many things again

[@nextgenerationtogeneration845]

you are so right

[@adriangordon294]

Bro I love your energy,I just received My first camera yesterday and I have a wedding to shoot early next month,and listening to this makes me feel ready,thank you

[@CryptoKartels]

pye taught me so much in the past. watching this reminds me how valuable his videos!

[@1990GreenAngel]

This helps a lot!! Thank you! I’m going to do a second wedding photo shoot and I’m nervous. I needed tips! My first wedding shoot was a year ago! This feels like a first time again!

[@kaywess1738]

How did it go?

[@Kyng-f8c]

I wasn't ready for tip #1 and 2. This man knows what he is saying. Man I cannot pay you or say thanks enough.

[@lupeflores1930]

I use to shoot weddings back in the film days. I always had to bring multiple cameras and flashes because there was only 1 roll of film in a camera. Love that today we have dual card slots! No more 36 exposure limitations today! Autofocus! ETTL flashes! So much easier and now can focus more on the creative side of the wedding. Things have sure improved for wedding photographers today!

[@christophergassimwilliams7789]

I have been in photography for 15 years I never knew this technique

[@Goldmangun]

Excellent tips! I shot my first wedding recently and it was such a stressful experience. Wish I’d been able to watch this first!

[@ejfw-o8u]

How did it go?

[@jerrym8140]

So many useful tips in just a short amount of time. Anyone on the fence about Slr Lounge education… the information Pye shares is just a taste of what you can learn or even be reminded about. Also thank you Adorama for having such amazing educators sharing their knowledge. 🙏🏻😁

[@dremmyyhemmyy5431]

I've been years in photography.But there's so much in this video need to know about more.I had said no to Wedding photography cause I was afraid.But this video has taught me something to do.Thank you for this video.😌

[@torresphotoco]

That last tip I would have never thought of! I’ve been asked by many to shoot their wedding because of my landscape, city, macro photography and I was always too nervous. This is definitely how I will approach it next time I’m asked!

[@pumpkinnic]

This is a life saver for me! One of my sister's friend's is having a wedding in 4 days and their photographer canceled today. I was asked a few minutes ago to do them since I take photos occasionally

[@bryantde123]

There is so much I agree with in this video. I was trained in a lot of the same ways you are telling everyone. This is such good advice and such a good reminder to keep in mind no matter who you are. I explained the value example from the beginning to so many people and they always say I’m “short selling” when I see it as a resume builder. I’ve shot 100’s of events, but not weddings, I need to be established as a wedding photographer before I can charge what I am worth. This is such a positive and well spoken video

[@jalepeno89]

I’d add one more tip if this hasn’t been said already. Rent a fast zoom lens if you don’t have. 1st choice would be a 24-70mm f/2.8, 2nd choice would be a 70-200mm f/2.8. Having fast zooms means more flexibility and better chance of getting sharp pics in less than ideal light. Primes open wider, yes, but say you have a 50mm f/1.4 and you have to get a tighter or wider shot, you have to move to make that happen. If you can’t move, shot missed. Get (or rent if you don’t have) fast zooms.

[@melissafaria5386]

Shooting my third wedding next week and going through getting some refreshers. I think the wide, medium and tight is a great tip!

[@ejfw-o8u]

How did it go?

[@chandanac891]

Best tips ever! After shooting for 10 years its all still relevant! Ty ❤

[@georgescanvas]

Very solid advice !! ....And you can tell it comes with experience . . . .

[@matrixate]

Absolute gold. Thank you friend. Thank you Adorama!!!

[@chelsiejadexx6898]

I done my first wedding yesterday, other than the 3 mist important family shots, i let the brides (lesibian wedding) guide how they wanted that photoshoot as i said it their day 😍

[@Marioten7]

Pye Great as always .

[@janmondragon444]

I am shooting my first wedding tomorrow and I’m nervous for it. I took notes! thank you so much

[@lewishall2901]

Oh I hope it went well! I have my first wedding in September. Do you have any advice on top of this video?

[@shesjustradiant]

How did you do ?

[@bonniebotha]

Really loved this video! Thank you for all the advice! Will be back to watch some more!

[@Rice-EChickenGaming]

Loved it, very informative. Thank you.

[@payamjirsa]

Welcome!

[@hogg1media627]

I've been hired to shoot a wedding. the person who hired me has been following my photography growth ( not even a full year experience) and has seen what im capable of. im more of a videographer than a photographer. but, they like my style. i only have a few outdoor car and motorcycle events under my belt and i charged 2k simply because just shooting and cutting... is two things. color grading is another. and then creating a final video of the day can take a few days depending on how much you shoot. and i OVER SHOOT! i have a nikon D3200 wit a 24mm (36mm on my crop sensor) Nikkor vintage lens and i have a 35mm kit lens which is a 52mm on my crop sensor! and i feel confident due to the fact that they just want me to shoot exactly how i already shoot! in essence, they are hiring me for my style more than their fantasy. thank you for this video it does help little guys still starting out.

[@chitedzebrown9250]

and tomorrow am shooting my first wedding! and just so happen to come across your video as my Frist advice 🙏🙏🙏

[@kalic6631]

i charged $180 for a family members wedding photoshoot. and she only payed $100. which $180 is extremely cheap. and I gave her 50 photos, and edited all of them, she also loved them and so did her family.

[@stevenguy6596]

Great advice which I most definitely needed as I have been asked to shoot a friends wedding. I am doing all my research on youtube to make sure I get some thing right.

[@grahamhickman1520]

Thank you so much for all your tips, really helpful i too am shooting my first wedding next week.

[@chrisconner1811]

Brilliant video..! Seriously recommend this to any level of photographer - thank you.

[@kevinbrown5098]

Sixteen years in for us and great advice.

[@AmberNathanGillespie]

Honestly... this was super helpful and you gained a follower!! Thank you for posting this!

[@evtimstefanov8377]

Great video man! Thank you so much!

[@seanstout7904]

Such great advice as with all of your videos. I definitely appreciate how hiring an experienced second shooter can help us grow

[@lovelyladychi]

I love this video! I'm going to be taking classes and you just took a little bit of my anxiety away

[@srilanka.paradise]

great advice which is not covered in many wedding photography videos. thanks

[@brandikins11]

I narrowly pulled off my first wedding last week. Client just left a stellar review today. I thought I was ready for any problem…but I wasn’t. 1. Unless you absolutely must, avoid silent shutter mode. Nearby LEDs caused slight orange bars/color banding during the ceremony. I was completely unaware that this was a thing. I quickly caught it and was able to correct in post, but I wish I had known about it ahead of time. If you must use silent photography, get a tripod and shoot at 1/00s or under to minimize or avoid banding. When I noticed the orange bars on my ceremony photos while it was occurring I nearly shit myself. 2. Unless you know your flash supports HSS, make sure to cap your shutter speed with flash at 1/200s. If faster and your flash doesn’t support shutter speeds beyond that, you can get curtain drag where half of the sensor is dark. Happened to me; I quickly switched out the lens to stop the issue. I was panicked during my shoot but I’m lucky it still turned out okay. Best of luck.

[@tatianacardoso8623]

Thxs for your advices!

[@brandikins11]

I got my first wedding this month. I’m an experienced photographer but still a little nervous. This helped a lot, thank you!

[@theluiscon]

How'd it go bro? Ive been shooting for around 10 years as well, mainly landscapes and basic portraits, lookin into weddings asap! Cheers mate hope it went well :)

[@zepp1337]

All good tips but #8 was really helpful. Gonna shoot my first wedding today :D

[@brandikins11]

How did it go?

[@jeffnewman8261]

Great tips. I wouldn't have thought of the ones on the SD cards on my own.

[@roybush1]

Fantastic advice

[@brianasealy6257]

So many great tips as always I quite literally stop what I'm doing to watch your videos because of how much I value your content! Please keep it up :-)

[@jennsnook145]

Ya that my reasoning I take a lot of indoor photos but I've never photographed a wedding and now I have two small intimate outdoor wedding coming up..but I don't charge anything because it's a cousin and I was doing them a favor I do like my pictures but am very new to weddings so I've been doing tons of research thanks for the tips

[@captinktm]

Wow, you were top of the search for a reason. Thanks for sharing.

[@sarahmae8991]

Great tips! Thank you. My daughters friend wants to start a wedding photography business, this info will be helpful for her.

[@payamjirsa]

Glad it's helpful!

[@beths8998]

Thank you so much. I am just starting out in the photography business and this is just wonderful.

[@payamjirsa]

Sure thing!

[@sloop24]

This video was packed with so much good content, I took lots of notes lol

[@YB-ox1mj]

Great tips, I've been shooting for 2½ years now and this tip will help me alot

[@payamjirsa]

Awesome! Keep it up!

[@hadenfirlej97]

that last tip is super smartt

[@foxyfoxfilms]

Very well presented, the points are spot on! Thanks a lot! 🎉

[@oadefisayo]

I appreciate this video! I am shooting my first wedding and it is two weddings!

[@lilybethcandelaria3588]

Thank you so much for these amazong tips. Hugs from Puerto Rico

[@tovarephotography5830]

Great advice Pye! ..I believe the best ever given from a King Pro. Thanks.

[@fubarafuby7389]

THANK YOU ADORAMA

[@surnamegm]

Perfect tips. Thank you very much! 🙂

[@KSCPhotographyServices-dl3ok]

Superb video, great points and well communicated. Thank you

[@BKnox-iu7gv]

Amazing and useful tips! Thank you!

[@harshbhagat4509]

Awesome tips.. and as always great content covered in a simplified manner..

[@emilynix6607]

Fantastic tips. Thank you!!!

[@seanballacchino3117]

Awesome video, man! Thank you!

[@baraa712]

Damn.. those were SOLID tips! Thank you!

[@carloschavez6208]

Great video!! Useful tips!! Thank you for taking the time.

[@NebulaChavez]

Wow this was a great well made video with awesome tips...Thank you for making this video

[@payamjirsa]

Appreciate the comment! =)

[@stephencross6474]

Makes a lot of sense everything

[@seandurkin6996]

Hi Thankyou For your advice, I liked your video Just doing my first wedding this year. From- Sean

[@EdwardBliffin]

ALWAYS beauty advise from you

[@antoinernb9398]

Thanks, was helpful

[@benshepherd1502]

shooting my 1st charged wedding in october, im a student and i am friends with the clients and aware of their financial situations so I charged £200. Quite nervous but im sure itll be good!

[@marcschweiz]

That was very insightful!

[@AnthonyTadle]

Thanks for the tips… definitely learn a lot from this video…

[@nextgenerationtogeneration845]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS

[@KrunchyJD]

Thankyou, have been photographing for a while, first wedding shortly. I have a cannon 5D mark iv hope this is okay...

[@christophergassimwilliams7789]

Thanks I enjoy your teaching

[@countrykilo]

I love everything Pye!!!

[@Photosbyabis]

Great Advice for newbies. 👏👏👏

[@neilpinto2156]

Thanks for all the advice it was grate

[@Tom_Graham]

Great video, Pye.

[@ishmaeltawiah9646]

Good tips

[@ChrisJHintonphotography]

Thank you for this

[@georgeblair5172]

A great educator

[@Naughty-jq2gg]

Thank you so very much🙏💕

[@drrous9917]

Great Content as usual. No fluff. The only sad thing is that we can’t hire Pye for $500 as a second shooter. 😂

[@andrewwillows4333]

Great advice, excellently presented...

[@payamjirsa]

Thank you!

[@LeCitadin1960]

I really love what you do and how you teach your craft. Also like your t-shirt by the way, the complete set of Visual-Flow have become my main presets for Lr.

[@Princeton_James]

Ive never shot 1 wedding but i have business experience in other areas. Considering time, gear that youve purchased, post processing, and hours at the wedding. 400 would be my absolute minimum. Yes it does depend on how many hours.

[@kindface]

Love your tips. They sound like common sense but we know CS is dearly missing these days. More importantly, they are practical insights and once you explained them, it's obvious you know your stuff. I'm a "professional enthusiast" (LOL, ie... enthusiast all my life) and had been to one particular wedding where I got so involved in taking snaps on my iPhone that after the wedding, the "real pros" when put on the hot seat by the client for not delivering enough good shots told them "there was this one particular guest - ME! - wielding his iPhone all over the place" who blocked most of their shots/videos. When this was brought to my attention, I didn't protest at all as the client was pretty cross with the whole thing. But I've been a practising enthusiast - errrr, pro enthusiast - long enough to know that's a lame excuse from anyone purporting to be a pro wedding photographer. If I'd been in the way, why didn't these pros said anything (DIRECT the situation, per your Tip number 10) until they came up short with their client? Is it a prerequisite for "pros" to have zero situational awareness at a wedding gig?

[@eliasndauka277]

Thank you so much, it help me

[@martinsrensen3869]

You are an excelent educator 💪

[@kathleenwarde1819]

Great video..thanks 👍

[@nkugwapeter3928]

this is productive information

[@-liketv]

Thank you for video, tip for you is to reduce bass in your video

[@Adorama]

Hope you learned something despite our little tech issue. Your feedback is very much appreciated! ✨

[@kennypringle4580]

Great advice👍

[@samdub]

Thank you

[@ArthurMobilespa-yx9ps]

thanks for the tips