Introduction
Welcome
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A roadmap overview to the course
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1. Preplanning for the Shoot
The art and craft of bridal portraiture
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Crafting a vision
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Evaluating the gear: Is it good enough?
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Choosing your essential gear
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Considering other gear
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Working with an assistant
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2. Working with the Location
Introducing location
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The art of previsualization
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Scouting the location
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3. The Early Stages of the Shoot
Getting ready and capturing candid moments
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Photographing the details
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Setting the tone with a conversational approach
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4. Crafting the Bridal Portrait
Using natural locations
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Working with window light
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Working with open shade
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Sitting versus standing
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Working with poses, posture, and poise
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The importance of authentic eye contact
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Using the bouquet in the shoot
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Working with multidirectional natural light
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5. Going Beyond the Basic Bridal Portrait
Capturing images that are quirky and fun
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Introducing props
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Working with props
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Taking images with a vintage truck
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Working with the makeup artist
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Looking at the dress and veil options
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Working with a backlit scene
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6. Creating a Rhythm and Flow for the Shoot
Understanding the rhythm of the shoot
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Wrapping up the shoot
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7. Reflections and Lessons Learned
The quality and feeling of natural light
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Working with the bride
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Reviewing mistakes and lessons learned
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Reviewing tips for working with natural light
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8. Reviewing the Photographs
Reviewing what worked and what didn't
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Reviewing images from the beginning of the shoot
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Reviewing images from the middle of the shoot
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Reviewing the end of the shoot
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Reviewing the film images
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Comparing before and after
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Making selects: A few words of advice
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9. Final Summary and Resources
Reviewing final tips for bridal portraits
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Exploring the next steps
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