Wedding Photography Course

■ To learn the exacting craft of wedding photography

■ The perfect photography course for any person to learn for fun and profit

■  learn about people skills, being able to work under pressure, to handle any scenario, any weather

■ To be versatile, flexible, adaptable, personable, engaging & well organised

■ Suitable for  the full demographic spectrum of photographers - starting out, single, a married couple, an early retiree

■ You want a full wedding photography career or just a part time job

■ You have been asked to be the wedding photographer for friend or family and need some training
 
■ A full day of practical shooting sessions - not sitting in a classroom

■ Discovering some of the best Sydney wedding photography locations 

■ Small groups, detailed notes for a highly personalised learning experience

■ Detailed notes and portfolio critique of your 20 best images shot

FIND OUT IF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IS FOR YOU

■ COURSE STYLE - this intensive 2 day course is structured to give the aspiring photographer a real life taste for the pressures you will encounter as a wedding photographer. We cover the essential of shooting a wedding and back it up with detailed course notes

See the FAQ section for further details on the information you will receive in your course notes:

There is also the option to bundle or package it with our world wide selling 'Online' Wedding Photography Course.

■ CAMERA GEAR - a quick guide to gear  |  full frame dslr cameras  |  cropped sensor dslr  |  prime & zoom lenses  |  quality compacts  |  mirrorless cameras  |   smartphones  |  drones  |  speedlite flash units  |  supplementary lighting  |  off camera lighting  |  tripods  |  filters  |  batteries, memory cards & backup  |  cleaning your gear  |  camera bags  |  accessories  

■ CAMERA HANDLING - shooting modes  |  raw vs jpeg  |  metering modes  |  colour space  |  focusing modes  |  white balance  |  iso  |  picture style & control  |  exposure modes  |  adding light into shadows  |  using flash 

■ LIGHTING - types  |  natural light  |  artificial light  |  white balance  |  time the light   |  silhouettes  |  twilight  |  night  |  venues at night  |  light trails 

■ COMPOSITION - leading & converging lines  |  the rule of thirds  |  framing an image  |  reflections  |  look for unusual angles  |  odd & even numbers  |  colour  |  star bursts  |  motion  |  aspect ratio  |  focusing on detail  |  viewpoint   |  selective focus  |  vertical vs horizontal 

■ PEOPLE - quick guide  |  candid  |  fashion & formal  |  single portrait  |  couples  |  groups  |  babies & children  |  families  |  pre wedding studio  |  portable studio  |  photo booth  |  frozen moments  |  interact with your subject  |  street  |  classic poses  |  unusual viewpoints  |  showing motion  |  humour & passion  |  framing  |  colour coordination  |  lens perspective & tilting  |  backgrounds  |  showing character   |  common mistakes 

APPLICATIONS

■ PREPARATION - overview  |  before the big day  |  suggested locations  |  time of year  |  time of day  |  weather conditions  |  location recce  |  etiquette  |  be adaptable  |  back up & storage  |  smartphone back up  |  workflow during the wedding  |  theft & insurance  |  your safety & well being  |  social media  |  blogging  |  pre wedding check list  |  shot check lists  

■ DETAILS - it’s all in the detail  |  the ring  |  the dress  |  reflections  |  shoes  |  shooting churches & venues  |  food & drink - light, colour, selective focus, viewpoint  |  wedding cake & desserts  |  flowers  |  cars  |  carriages  

■ WEDDING STYLES - formal  |  casual anywhere  |  casual beach  |  country  |  safari  |  themed  |  golf club  |  retro  |  photo journalistic  |  black & white  

■ BACKUP, EDITING, SHOWCASING & UPLOAD - auto smartphone backup  |  home & office back up  |  basics of editing  |  editing in Lightroom  |  transferring files - hardware  |  uploading files - wireless  |  showcasing your images  |  social media  |  photo books & digital frames  |  traditional albums & print display  

■ BUSINESS MODELS - shoot & burn  |  all inclusive - full service  |  part time  |  in person sales  |  sample wedding packages  |  wedding package pricing  |  added value products & services  |  a few marketing ideas  |  landing your clients  |  defining your target market  |  define your brand  

■ FUTURE DIRECTIONS - amateur or pro  |  personality type  |  match your interests  |  practical tips for success  |  wedding photo gear in the future  |  computational photography  |  the end of the beginning  |  resurgence of film & retro  |  convergence of imaging devices 

■ This course is suitable for intermediate to serious amateurs and pro photographers alike. If you are a beginner it is a pre-requisite you have to have done our 2 day Beginners course . If you are unsure about your competency in photography we have a simple photography competency test we will send you. 

■  It's essential to have some background photography knowledge, the course is easy to understand, step by step procedures to teach you every facet of camera handling skills and compositional, lighting and a myriad of other techniques to become a competent wedding photographer

■ What is important is to have good camera gear. Whilst a cheap $500 DLSR is capable of taking good photographs, you need camera gear that reflects your commitment and professionalism to your craft and a bag of quality camera gear does just that. If you are looking to break into the wedding photography business and have not yet purchased any camera gear 0 we will send you a suggested camera gear list to reflect your commitment and budget. We also rent quality camera gear. 

■ Any full or cropped frame DSLR camera or mirrorless camera is ideal. Full frame cameras with their bigger sensors will give better results in certain situations. For this course one DLSR or mirrorless camera is sufficient. For shooting weddings you also need a back up camera in case of equipment failure

■ We also suggest you have a quality compact such as a Sony RX100, Lumix LX100, Yashica, Fuji or equivalent. These are particularly good as back up cameras

■ The two main lenses in a wedding photographers camera bag would be a 24-70mm and a 70-200mm (preferably on its own dedicated full frame camera body), a wide angle such as a 16-35mm, a telephoto lens eg 70-300mm or a mid range lens (eg 24-105mm or a 24-120mm). A few prime lenses such as a 50mm f1.8 and a portrait 85mm f1.8 is an inexpensive addition to your kit 

■ At least one external on-camera flash unit is essential to do this course. To shoot weddings you will need another one as a back up 

■ We highly recommend you have a quality smartphone with at least one optical zoom lens. Great for air dropping samples of the shoot to anyone at the wedding (or wedding planner) or capable of taking a great portrait shot or a selfie in its own right. Also instant posting on social media sites

■ A sturdy tripod, U/V, polarising filters and a 5-in-1 reflector (a 42" one is a good size)

Time	10am to 6pm
Location	236 Glenmore Rd. Paddington NSW 2021
Meeting Point	236 Glenmore Rd. Paddington. Park in White City Tennis club nearby ( 30 Alma St. Paddington)

Why do this Wedding Photography Course?
■ You are a competent, experienced generalist photographer but want to gain training as a wedding photographer

■ You are already in the wedding industry ( wedding venue, wedding planner, caterer, musician, celebrant etc) and have existing contacts in this industry. You want to offer wedding photography as an additional service or switch over as a full time wedding photographer

■This is the perfect photography course for any person to learn for fun and profit

■ Suitable for everyone: we offer a clear path for the entry-level to advanced, allowing you to gain the specialist skills in order to become a capable, even expert, wedding photographer. Start a small or freelance photography business, work part time or turn your hobby and passion into a professional craft

■ It's convenient and cost effective: you do not have to travel and can do the course from home and around your local neighbourhood.

■ You have been asked to be the wedding photographer for friend or family and need some training

■ You get a Certificate of Completion in Wedding Photography - great for your confidence and to prove you have completed this professional course

■ Fun: our course is delivered and taught in a light hearted and easy going format, free of technical jargon with assignments delivered with a touch of humour in a non intimidating, relaxed manner

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Do I have the experience & temprement to shoot weddings?
■ This course will give you an invaluable insight into whether you have the skill level and temperament to step up into wedding photography

■ This course is suitable for intermediate to serious amateurs and pro photographers alike

■ If you are a beginner it is a pre-requisite you have to have done our 2 day Beginners Photography course or similar

■ If you are unsure about your skill level in photography we have a simple photography test we will send you

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How many people will be on my course?
■ A maximum of 5 persons for a highly personalised learning experience. This ensures plenty of one on one attention

■ However we do cater for larger groups bringing in other tutors and splitting the groups into teams. Talk to us about your special requirements such as a 'team building' Wedding Photography course for your camera club, wedding venue staff etc.

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What happens if its raining or there is a storm?
■ We do not give refunds for inclement weather. We treat bad weather as emulating real life conditions when shooting a wedding. You cannot call the bridal party the day before and tell them you do not feel like shooting their wedding because its raining

■ Bring a raincoat and/or umbrella as some of the best photos are taken in the rain

■ The only exception we would make ( it rarely happens) if there was a severe storm or cyclone or a pandemic . We would defer the course to another date

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Is the course guaranteed to run on the scheduled date & time?
■ Our policy is that we guarantee the course will run with a minimum of 3 persons. As in any advertised product or service - events ( such as Covid 19) can occur out of our control. We reserve the right to cancel or defer any course in extenuating circumstances and will give you a refund or credit to do the course on another date. We only run this course twice a year so if you book early you can be pretty sure its going to run. If the course is a few weeks out we suggest you call / email us to
ascertain the course status before booking.

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Can I rent a camera system ? Buy SD cards?
■ Yes - we have cropped DLSR Canon and Nikon Cameras for rent. The fee is $90 for the two days. Your camera will have a standard 18-55mm lens ( or equivalent) a 70-300mm & a prime 50mm f1.8 lens and a Speedlite flash

■Tripods, reflectors, any filters etc are supplied free of charge

■ Quality 32GB SD cards are available for purchase for $24 per card ( or bring your own SD card)

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What are some of the indoor & outdoor locations we photograph at?
■ We shoot indoors at a Paddington Terrace and in Sydney's Rocks district including Observatory Hill, Walsh Bay, In and around Sydney Harbour bridge , Sydney's Opera House and around Cadman Cove. Sometimes we go into the Botanic gardens and shoot at the Art Gallery of NSW & Wooloomooloo. The places we shoot in vary according to the weather and with each group

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Can you give me a brief insight into the content of my course notes?
■ CAMERA GEAR - a quick guide to gear  |  full frame dslr cameras  |  cropped sensor dslr  |  prime & zoom lenses  |  quality compacts  |  mirrorless cameras  |   smartphones  |  drones  |  speedlite flash units  |  supplementary lighting  |  off camera lighting  |  tripods  |  filters  |  batteries, memory cards & backup  |  cleaning your gear  |  camera bags  |  accessories  

■ CAMERA HANDLING - shooting modes  |  raw vs jpeg  |  metering modes  |  colour space  |  focusing modes  |  white balance  |  iso  |  picture style & control  |  exposure modes  |  adding light into shadows  |  high dynamic range (hdr)  |  using flash 

■ LIGHTING - types  |  natural light  |  artificial light  |  white balance  |  time the light   |  silhouettes  |  twilight  |  night  |  venues at night  |  light trails 

■ COMPOSITION - leading & converging lines  |  the rule of thirds  |  framing an image  |  reflections  |  look for unusual angles  |  odd & even numbers  |  colour  |  star bursts  |  motion  |  aspect ratio  |  focusing on detail  |  viewpoint   |  selective focus  |  vertical vs horizontal 

■ PEOPLE - quick guide  |  candid  |  fashion & formal  |  single portrait  |  couples  |  groups  |  babies & children  |  families  |  pre wedding studio  |  portable studio  |  photo booth  |  frozen moments  |  interact with your subject  |  street  |  classic poses  |  unusual viewpoints  |  showing motion  |  humour & passion  |  framing  |  colour coordination  |  lens perspective & tilting  |  backgrounds  |  showing character   |  common mistakes 

APPLICATIONS

■ PREPARATION - overview  |  before the big day  |  suggested locations  |  time of year  |  time of day  |  weather conditions  |  location recce  |  etiquette  |  be adaptable  |  back up & storage  |  smartphone back up  |  workflow during the wedding  |  theft & insurance  |  your safety & well being  |  social media  |  blogging  |  pre wedding check list  |  shot check lists  

■ DETAILS - it’s all in the detail  |  the ring  |  the dress  |  reflections  |  shoes  |  shooting churches & venues  |  food & drink - light, colour, selective focus, viewpoint  |  wedding cake & desserts  |  flowers  |  cars  |  carriages  

■ WEDDING STYLES - formal  |  casual anywhere  |  casual beach  |  country  |  safari  |  themed  |  golf club  |  retro  |  photo journalistic  |  black & white  

■ BACKUP, EDITING, SHOWCASING & UPLOAD - auto smartphone backup  |  home & office back up  |  basics of editing  |  editing in lightroom  |  transferring files - hardware  |  uploading files - wireless  |  showcasing your images  |  social media  |  selling online  |  photo books & digital frames  |  traditional albums & print display  |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ ISSUES & COMMON ERRORS - common mistakes  |  photos are not sharp  |  rotational perspective  |  barrel distortion  |  dirty sensor, filter or lens  |  wrong lens  |  unwanted reflections  |  slanted horizons  |  excess clutter & unbalanced  |  digital noise  |  over tilting  |  incorrect colour balance  |  lurid colour & hdr  |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ BUSINESS MODELS - shoot & burn  |  all inclusive - full service  |  part time  |  in person sales  |  sample wedding packages  |  wedding package pricing  |  added value products & services  |  a few marketing ideas  |  landing your clients  |  defining your target market  |  define your brand  

■ FUTURE DIRECTIONS - amateur or pro  |  personality type  |  match your interests  |  practical tips for success  |  wedding photo gear in the future  |  computational photography  |  the end of the beginning  |  resurgence of film & retro  |  convergence of imaging devices  |  conclusion  |  tips & tricks  |  a personal journey

■ ASSIGNMENTS - light  |  composition  |  perspective  |  depth of field  |  viewpoint  |  reflections  |  portraits  |  couples  |  groups  |  food & drink  |  architecture  |  shooting detail  |  smartphones  |  star bursts  |  motion

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Andrew gave our staff training in how to get better social media shots on our smartphones in on location at our farms in Murrurundi NSW and Canungra QLD. The training was very concise and professional and he even gave us free lessons on flying his drone. We are certainly happy to recommend Focus 10 for photography for any training.

--Adelaide Moses / Marketing and Communications Manager

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The course was great. Have done a few shoots since the course with some good results ( I Think. LOL). I’m ready to hit the ground running now. Thanks so much for all your help. The course was well worth it that’s for sure.

--Andrew Patrick

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Great to meet you. Christie and I love your work. We think that the 4 attached, at this phase of our project would fit well and we would be keen to see if any of these would be able to be blown up to a large wall art format.

--Kate Hopwood | Head of Design

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I have known Andrew for 25 years now and he is always willing the go that extra mile and is a talented photographer. We share a common love for India and travel in general. Over the years Andrew has been the judge for the Australian newspapers regular travel competitions and we love his enthusiasm and commitment.

--Susan Kurosawa / Travel editor

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I was Andrew's wedding assistant for quite a few years and he was always generous with his time and expertise. So thank you! It seems a lifetime ago we shot that wedding at Gunners Barracks in this nasty Covid 19 era.

-- Caragh Lyons | Solutions Architect

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Thanks for the great job you did for our IBM Golf Day last week
I would like to confirm that the price of $1390.00 you quoted is ex GST. Please send another invoice to me and I will get in our accounts

-- Sally McCurtayne / Personal Assistant

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Thank you for one of the best weekends I can remember on your fabulous Margaret River tour. Lots of laughs, learnt a huge amount about photography, a great group, loved the variety of subjects & our Surfers Point sunset champers & oysters shoot was sublime. I will be doing your Goldfield tour next.

--Jen Risoli

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Focus 10 recently ran a incentive, team building program for us called 'A day in the life at ING'. Their organisation and expertise was impeccable handling over 240 of our staff over 3 days. We think highly of Focus 10 and have a relationship spanning 15 years.

--Tony Hattley / regional manager

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