For Photographers
fellow professionals and advanced enthusiasts who would like to take their photography
to the next level. We believe that every bride and groom deserve a great wedding
photographer and the more highly trained wedding photographers working in the industry
the better off we all are as wedding photographers. Seminars and private consultations are
available throughout the year. Seminars cover everything from Planning to final image
output.
Our seminars cover a vast array of wedding photography knowledge and skills.
A brief history of wedding photography. Gain an understanding of the history of wedding
photography and the field that you are about to embark on.
Planning with your clients. learn how to create an effective timeline with your clients
leaving room for contingency.
Basic digital slr photography. Review the basics of digital photography and photography
in general.
Digital workflow. learn to develop a consistent work flow from image capture to file output
keeping your images safe for final product delivery and archiving.
Lens selection. learn how to select the best lenses for any given situation.
lens filters. learn about the different types of lens filters and how they affect the image.
Shooting in ambient and natural light. learn how to find an use natural light to your
advantage.
shooting with on camera and off camera portable flashes. learn to shoot on location with
small on camera and off camera flash units.
Shooting with studio strobes. learn how to sync and setup large studio strobe lighting.
learn to pay attention to watts and amps to prevent overloads on breakers.
The digital dark room. learn how to process your images from sharpening correction to
contrast and exposure.
Basic wedding etiquette. Gain an understanding on the accepted behaviors while in
attendance at various types of weddings.
Beyond the digital darkroom.learn advanced image processing techniques to get the
creative signature looks that Shaun David Photography has become known for. Plus learn
how to use those skills to create your own unique signature looks.
People management. How to best manage small or large groups of people and make the photo
sessions move much smoother and more efficiently.
Album design. learn how to tell visual story in the form of an album.
Photographer safety. Learn how to work safely for you your clients and their guests.
Digital product delivery. Learn how to properly organize and author disks for your
clients.
Digital archiving. Learn how to properly and safely archive your work so it can last a
lifetime
Crisis management. Learn how to calmly handle the unexpected. We all want weddings
to be flawless events but that is not always the case. Sometimes cakes colapse, verbal and
physical altercations can happen, guests may become intoxicated. you learn how to cope
with all of these events and do your job.
The wedding day. learn about the events of the wedding day and how to strategize
capturing the greatest photos during each specific event. We will also cover the various
types of wedding Ceremonies and the key details to pay attention to.
Seminar pricing begins at $1995 per person and all participants must bring their own
Digital SLR camera, 3 prime lenes and one zoom – we recommend a 24mm, 50mm and
85mm prime plus a 70-200mm that opens to at least F2.8, 64 gbs of memory cards, lap
top running windows 7, and raw processing software.