A wedding photographer has apologized for not delivering images to 36 couples while suffering from a crippling drug and alcohol addiction. He is now completing the jobs that he never completed for newlyweds. [Read More]
A wedding photographer is to be sentenced after pleading guilty to felony theft after scamming dozens of couples.
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A wedding photographer has gone viral with her "unpopular opinion" that she would rather be sat at a table with other vendors for dinner -- and not other guests. [Read More]
A wedding photographer must pay $30,000 in civil penalties for advertising her services using images taken by other photographers and failing to disclose that the pictures were not her own. [Read More]
A photographer has revealed how she was booked for a "family session" but arrived at the shoot to discover the job was a "full-blown wedding." [Read More]
A wedding photographer has been praised for her direct, clear, and amusing speech to guests before taking group portraits.
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Wedding photography is a fast-paced high-stakes environment, kind of like football or poker, except without all the hitting or sunglasses and hats. It’s actually really hard to shoot with sunglasses on and tackling would damage our gear so try to avoid that too.
A bride sparked an online debate after she posted a group wedding photo in which a guest posed "front and center" -- while wearing an all-white outfit. [Read More]
It’s fascinating to look back over my 10+ years as a wedding photographer and see the evolution the industry has gone through. That’s not to mention all the drastic changes that happened before my time.
A bride banned her sister's husband from appearing in certain shots in the wedding photos "just in case" they break up.
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When you look at your wedding photos, do they tell a story both individually and collectively? Can you feel like you’re back in that moment? Does the image help you remember not only what it looked like but how it felt? [Read More]
Yesterday, ethicist Kwame Anthony Appiah published his response to a parent of the bride's question: would it be ethical to digitally alter the hair color of a guest at the wedding? Appiah argues yes, but I think that answer misses the mark. [Read More]
2,692. That’s how many full wedding ceremonies wedding photographer Matthew Solis alone has photographed in the past five years, and yes, you read that number right. [Read More]
For some reason wedding photography isn’t a well-respected genre in the photography industry. I have no idea why that is when it’s so physically, creatively, and technically demanding.
A wedding photographer has divided the internet with his "safety shot" which involves removing family members' partners from a group shot in case they break up in the future. [Read More]
A woman has described how she was told she "ruined" her sister-in-law's wedding photos after the photographer would not respect her wishes when it came to taking pictures of her infant son. [Read More]
Ten years ago, if you heard the word elopement, your thoughts might first go to images of a shotgun wedding in Las Vegas (or Gretna Green if you’re from the UK). These elopements would be typically short and sweet, no fuss, and over within an hour. [Read More]
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a wedding photographer who has allegedly failed to show on the big day for several clients. [Read More]
To be a wedding photographer you need to be able to consistently take good wedding photos. You need to be able to nail everything from the first kiss to the newlywed couple's sendoff in a way that delights your clients. [Read More]
Today I’m going to answer the question that’s been burning on your heart. What oh what should I wear when photographing a wedding? It’s a more important question than you might realize but not for the reasons you think. [Read More]
Wedding photos provide memories of your big day for a lifetime, so choosing the right wedding photographer is an important part of wedding planning. [Read More]
Working with your spouse in a photography business can have huge advantages as long as you’re ready and able to overcome the challenges. While there are many benefits of self-employment, one of the main drawbacks is that a photographer has to wear many hats.
Wedding photography is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling genres of photography, one that will challenge your people skills, technical abilities, and physical stamina.
Grand Teton National Park has canceled its plans to require permits from photographers looking to shoot any kind of portrait for clients in the Wyoming park. The changes had been met with criticism from both photographers and First Amendment lawyers. [Read More]
In 2020, wedding photographer Allie Siarto's business saw a steep decline as COVID spread, weddings were downsized or canceled, and demand for her services dried up.
In the past few years, we’ve seen the dawn and domination of mirrorless cameras and exponential improvements in software and computing power. Speaking as someone who started shooting on black and white film, moved to digital on a 6-megapixel camera, and now shoots solely only on mirrorless bodies, I can honestly say that it’s never been easier to produce great quality photography. [Read More]
A wedding photographer has sparked a lively discussion online by sharing three things photographers see at weddings that may indicate that the new marriage will not last. Arkansas-based wedding photographer Shayla Herrington recently shared the indicators in a short 1-minute clip on TikTok.
I am fascinated by the art of wedding photography and have seen it morph from very formal and super staged — as in very often: “OK, grandma stand over there” — to having a photographer take a more casual or natural approach.
The state of Hawaii is cracking down on professional wedding photographers who are breaking state park rules on commercial activity in protected areas and has issued cease and desist notices to two prominent photography companies who photograph on Kauai.
An anonymous photographer has gone viral online after sharing the story of how she deleted her friend’s wedding photos at the wedding after he turned out to be a groomzilla. The account was published by the photographer under the username Icy-Reserve6995 to the popular Reddit subreddit AmItheA**hole, in which people share disputes with the 3.1-million-strong […]
With the increased demand for remote participation of weddings and events, Sony has updated their Visual Story iOS app to offer Sony camera shooters a Live Gallery viewing experience for guests. Since the release of Visual Story in December 2020, wedding and event photographers have been able to connect compatible Sony cameras to the app […]
British electronics retailer Currys has published a comprehensive breakdown of insights it collected on the state of photography in 2020 using various statistical methods and sought input from three experts to forecast the troubled photography industry going forward.
Last year when the iPhone 11 Pro came out with three lenses, we heard a lot of chatter from photographers about how the iPhone photos looked so good that no one would want to hire a pro photographer anymore.
An Ohio wedding photographer found herself in an awkward situation earlier this month when a couple she had been hired to work with demanded to be “relieved” from their contract, accusing her of being “unstable” for posting something in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Internet has been brilliant for building a platform, but it is only one pillar… Did you know that ninety percent of small businesses fail within the first two years? With very few exceptions, having one way of marketing is the quickest way to join the 90%.
Street photography has always been the cool kid of the photographic industry, and wedding photography has ever been the oldfangled unfashionable square. Even landscape photographers in their fishing vests and hiking boots seem to get more street cred than wedding snappers.
You’re pretty new to hiring professional photographers, so perhaps you feel you need to provide them with a wedding photo list in advance of your wedding. Here are 5 important reasons why you probably shouldn’t.
An elderly English couple took to the papers last week to share the unfortunate story of how they were tricked into hiring an amateur photographer for their wedding, alleging that the unnamed photographer was passing off stock photography as their own on their social media pages. The photographer in question is not named in the […]
In a recent video, photographer and YouTuber Jamie Windsor shared some insightful thoughts on wedding photography: why so much of it looks the same (read: boring) and how wedding photographers like himself can help change that with each new couple they shoot.
A Texas-based wedding photographer is making waves online after speaking out against a wedding guest who ruined an important photo by sticking her iPhone into the aisle at the ceremony. Fort Worth-based photographer Hannah Mbalenhle Stanley of Hannah Way Photography was shooting a wedding recently when a guest blocked her view during the bride’s entrance […]
UK-based wedding photographers Frankie Lowe and Laura Dunning of Betrothed & Co recently ran afoul of an Instagram “influencer,” whose PR person seemed flabbergasted that the pair would choose not to work for free, for two years, in exchange for exposure to her client’s 55,000 followers. The story begins with an email from someone named […]
There are few things in life I treasure more than the photographs I have. Some are on the walls, some in albums and many hundred are in shoe boxes in the cupboard and each one has it’s own story. As I get a little older and maybe a little wiser, the value of these photographs […]
In a recent episode of the podcast we host, The Secret Life of Weddings, we chatted about a major hot topic among wedding photographers these days. We got a little heated and felt it was important enough to write out our thoughts as well.
While I was working full-time as a wedding photographer, I was shooting around 30 to 40 weddings a year. I would spend my weekends shooting and during the week I would be editing, responding to emails, writing blog posts, and watching cat videos… errm, I mean doing very important other business related stuff like making […]
So, you are about to embark on your first solo wedding shoot of your career. You’ve got butterflies in your stomach, you’re stressed, and the pressure is most certainly setting in. Don’t panic, read this carefully and you will be well prepared for photographing the most important day of someone’s life. A little background on […]
Have you considered offering destination wedding photography to your clients but questioned the amount of work and risks involved? We will dive deep in this article, covering various topics to help you succeed on your first destination wedding assignment.
My name is Andy Hudson, and I’m the co-founder of Photographers Keeping it Real. We recently asked our Facebook group for one golden rule of business they believed hugely important. As you’d expect, we got some “golden egg” answers and some more on the dog egg side of the spectrum, but the latter ones weren’t […]
I recently shot a wedding with just one lens, a Rokinon 35mm t/1.5 on a Sony a7S II body. This was completely unplanned and wasn’t done to prove any point. I also carried multiple lenses and bodies in my bag that cover all the focal lengths I normally use: 24-70mm f/2.8, 55mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.8, […]
This is the story of how I fell into the ocean while shooting a wedding. I was contracted to shoot a wedding for a couple named Erin and Ben. It was poised to be a beautiful day: we had great weather and everyone involved was super excited as the wedding ceremony was to be out […]
A couple in New Mexico is speaking out to warn others about their experience with a wedding photographer hired to capture their big day. They say their photographer went silent and disappeared with all of their precious memories.
Those in the wedding industry know that the busy season is coming if it's not here already. Wedding photographers are gearing up for a summer of packed weekends, ensuring their kits are fully stocked and ready to go. [Read More]
A wedding photographer specially created this "super contrast" image so that a blind groom could see pictures of his big day. [Read More]
A wedding photographer has gone viral after posting photos of the moment a bride almost passed out and continued shooting her. [Read More]
A wedding photographer allegedly scammed several couples -- turning up late on the big day, leaving the job early, and sometimes ignoring them forever. [Read More]
The 135mm focal length is one of my favorite portrait ranges due to its compressed rendering of people’s faces, as well as lending itself to stunningly dramatic full-body environmental portraits.
The top 50 wedding photographs taken in 2023, according to Junebug Weddings, have been unveiled.
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A wedding photographer not only took pictures but also saved a guest's life when he started choking at a reception this weekend. [Read More]
A photographer is running "Stranger Sessions" which are couples' photo shoots -- except that the said "couple" have never met, seen, or spoken to each other before. [Read More]
A wedding photographer may be fined $80,000 and temporarily barred from doing business for allegedly scamming clients.
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A wedding photographer has gone viral with her hack for ensuring a bride's necklace stays in place on the big day and does not ruin the photos. [Read More]
Wedding photographers have shared the warning signs that they have noticed during their careers that made them believe a couple's marriage will end in divorce. [Read More]
Let’s talk about gear, I know some of you are obsessed with it and the act of photography is just an excuse for acquiring more gear. I can kind of relate because chips are just delivery devices for salsas.
A photographer has filed a personal injury lawsuit after being seriously injured in a devastating helicopter crash to a wedding day photoshoot -- which effectively ended her career. [Read More]
A bride has described her sister-in-law's anger after she got her wedding photographer to edit her niece's "inappropriate" white dress to look light blue in the photos. [Read More]
Using flash in your wedding photography can take your work to the next level. It can look more professional and dynamic. Additionally, there are a variety of scenarios when flash makes certain things possible that wouldn’t be if you’re relying on natural light. [Read More]
Wedding and event photographers can feel out of place if they're not dressed for the occasion. However, typical suits aren't built with photography in mind. Enter Unix Tokyo's Shooting Suit for photographers, available now at major Japanese camera store Bic Camera. [Read More]
A photo of a saucy bird interrupting a wedding ceremony by perching itself on top of the bride's head as the couple were saying their vows has taken home the top prize in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year competition. [Read More]
A wedding photographer from Sydney, Australia has disappeared with his clients' money, despite previously running a seemingly successful photo business. [Read More]
Want to know the key to finding your ideal wedding photography clients? Be true to yourself. I know, it doesn’t seem like it can be that simple but it really is. [Read More]
Creating your first contract as a wedding photographer? My first tip is to hire a law professional to review your contract. While over a decade of experience in the wedding industry allows me to give you some tips based on my experience, a wedding photography contract is a legal document between you and your clients that outlines expectations, responsibilities, and deliverables. [Read More]
German startup Neurapix has created an artificial intelligence-based software that promises to significantly reduce the time photographers spend editing their photos in Lightroom. [Read More]
A South African wedding photographer this week received what he calls the craziest request he has heard in his career. A woman whose wedding he shot four years ago in 2019 is demanding a full refund for the wedding photography because she got divorced and "doesn't need the photos anymore." [Read More]
Wedding photographer Megan Claire recently shared a video where she says she was forced to eat with her bare hands on the floor because a venue failed to provide her an eating location or utensils, sparking debate into whether or not this is even a problem. [Read More]
I thought it would be fun to walk you through the day in the life of a wedding photographer. Every wedding is a little different but weddings are also fairly predictable.
A wedding photographer, who is accused of withholding payments to other photographers and not delivering images to couples, has been charged with theft. [Read More]