The Big Shot
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The Big Shot

Getting the big shot looks easier than it is. Over the years, it has become a signature shot for my studio. Clients and photographers alike recognize our style. Clients pay a premium for that perfect signature shot of their day. Let’s explore what goes in to creating that epic shot for your clients.

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Wedding Video for Photographers: 5 Tips for Getting Started
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Wedding Video for Photographers

When I started my wedding photography business seven years ago, I never imagined I would become a videographer as well. The Canon 5D Mark II had recently been announced, and the DSLR video revolution was born. It was a game changer.

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Curating the Editorial Wedding
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Curating the Editorial Wedding

Editorial wedding photography unifies elements of posed fine art with the details of a documentary. Its roots are in fashion photography, with expressive compositions being mixed with dramatic lighting and shooting angles.

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3 Steps for Coaching Emotion with Wedding Clients
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3 Steps for Coaching Emotion with Wedding Clients

Putting emotion into your images can set your work apart. There is something magical about an image that tells a story. Whether that story is about passion or laughter, people are drawn to these images. It’s so simple, yet very few photographers can tap into this with clients.

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5 Common Wedding Mistakes
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5 Common Wedding Mistakes

This month, we look at how to keep your gear lightweight, items to pack for care kits for your bride and you, one of the most important mistakes that wedding photographers make, and how to showcase images and create suggestions of products at the sales session.

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Adapting to Changes in the Wedding Photography Industry
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Adapting to Changes in the Wedding Photography Industry

Change happens. Some of us love it and others hate it. Change can impact your business for the better or worse. Change can be something as small as new colors that are trending at weddings or something large, like the rapid transition from film to digital that occurred in the early 2000s.

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In today’s competitive landscape, quality online photography training and education is priceless to your growth. Unfortunately, most publications contain a ton of fluff. No real meat to their content. Not at Behind the Shutter. We are committed to the photography community and improving professional photography by providing current, insightful, and in-depth educational content.

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