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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
In Memoriam
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Part One Becoming a Wedding Storyteller
Chapter 1 A Very Difficult and Risky Decision
Decision Time
Chapter 2 Overview of the Wedding Storyteller Skill Components
Photo-Maker and Photo-Taker
Explanation of the Three-Part Skill Components Program
Foundation Components
Storyteller Approach Components
Expert Components
Foundation Components
Location Techniques
People Techniques
Storyteller Approach Components
Approach Techniques
Expert Components
Expert Techniques
Part Two Foundation Components: Location Techniques
Chapter 3 Circumstantial Light
Circumstantial Light Indoors
Working Around the Light
Proximity to the Light Source
Strategic People Placement with Circumstantial Light Indoors
Reducing Wrinkles with Circumstantial Light
Circumstantial Light Outdoors
Comparing a Photo with Proper Outdoor Circumstantial Light with a Photo that Completely Ignores It
Chapter 4 Showing or Removing Context and Clutter
Properly Dealing with Clutter
When, How, and How Much Context to Show in a Scene
Removing Context with Light
Compressing the Scene to Remove Context
Chapter 5 Depth and Walls
The Pros and Cons of Using Depth
The Pros and Cons of Using Walls
Simplicity
Walls as Light Modifiers
Monochromatic Color Palette
Contrast Through Colors or Size
Graphic Elements Through Either Decor or Shadows
Chapter 6 Compositional Elements
Key Compositional Elements
Framing with Objects
Framing Through Structures
Double Frames
Pointing
Reflections
Repetition
Chapter 7 Luminosity Levels and Contrasts
Distracting Luminosity Levels
High-Contrast Luminosity Levels
Even Luminosity Levels
Reference Point Luminosity Levels
Part Three Foundation Components: People Techniques
Chapter 8 Breaking Down Defensive Barriers
Joining the Festivities
Meeting the Wedding Party for the First Time
Protecting the Space
Making Jokes to Break Down Defensive Barriers
Managing Barriers with Several Cultures and Generations
Chapter 9 Expert Confidence and Trust
Everyone Is a Professional
Your Attitude Is as Important as Your Photographs
Have a Plan
Familiarize Yourself with the Timeline
Be Decisive
Chapter 10 Being Flexible, Likable, and Professional
Egos and Hired Help
Handling People Who Tell You How to Do Your Job
Photo Ideas
Location Disputes
Bride Getting Dressed and Privacy
Difficult People and Avoiding Drama at All Costs
Uncooperative Groom or Wedding Party
Chapter 11 The Situational Approach to Posing
Lighting Considerations
Location Context Considerations
Mood and Expression Considerations
The Situational Approach to Posing
Examples of Failed Situational Poses
Examples of Successful Situational Poses
Chapter 12 The Mechanics of Group Posing
Wedding Party
Failed Wedding Party Group Posing
Successful Wedding Party Group Posing
Family Groups
Failed Family Group Posing
Successful Family Group Posing
Guests
Part Four Storyteller Approach Components
Chapter 13 The Storyteller’s Approach
Photojournalism
Interactive Photojournalism
Team Interactive Photojournalism Examples
Stylized Aware Posing
Stylized Unaware Posing
Story Development
Wedding Storyteller’s Style Development
How to Use These Approaches to Develop Your Unique Style
Part Five Expert Components
Chapter 14 Storytelling Expert Techniques: Emotionally Valuable People (EVP)
EVP Framing
EVP Reflections
EVP Opportunities and Balance
Chapter 15 Technical Expert Techniques: Lens Choice and Helper Light
Isolation and Priorities Through Lens Choices
Lens Choice Based on Major Wedding Segments
Lenses for the Bride or Groom Getting Ready and for Portraits
Lenses for the Ceremony
Indoor Ceremonies
Outdoor Ceremonies
Lenses for Family and Wedding Party Portraits
Lenses for the Reception
Helper Light: A Wedding Run-and-Gun Approach
Reactive Vs. Active Helper Light
Reactive Helper Light
Active Helper Light
Chapter 16 Posing and Expression Expert Techniques
Creating and Capturing Movement to Achieve a Sense of Spontaneity
Method 1: Notice and Change the Pose to Remove the Mirroring
Method 2: Add and Capture Movement to Remove the Static Feeling of Mirroring
Capturing Peak Action and Achieving Naturally Engaged Expressions
Contagious Energy
Create Anticipation
Create Concentration or Focus
Recognize a Highly Emotional State
Increasing Affection Through Touch and Energy
Chapter 17 Composition Expert Techniques
Unique Perspective and Higher Skilled Composition
Creative Cropping
Story Framing and Meaningful Object Placement
Multiple Stories Captured Within a Single Photograph
Part Six Execution of the Wedding Storyteller Skill Components
Chapter 18 Putting It All Together to Become a Master Storyteller
Foundation Components
Storyteller Approach Components
Expert Components
Applying the Wedding Storyteller Skill Components to Your Own Weddings
Badly Executed Photojournalism
Overly Staged Posed Portraits
Skill Components Training Exercises
Example 1A: Bride Standing in Front of a Window,Straight Out of Camera—A Failed Approach
Example 1B: Bride Standing in Front of a Window, Straight Out of Camera—A Successful Application of the Wedding Storyteller Skill Components
Example 2A: Young Ring Bearer Walking Down the Aisle During the Ceremony—A Failed Approach
Example 2B: Young Ring Bearer Walking Down the Aisle During the Ceremony—A Successful Application of the Wedding Storyteller Skill Components
Example 3A: Groomsmen Group Photo with Son—A Failed Approach
Example 3B: Groomsmen Group Photo with Son—A Successful Application of the Wedding Storyteller Skill Components
Example 4A: First Dance—A Failed Approach
Example 4B: First Dance—A Successful Application of the Wedding Storyteller Skill Components
On Your Own Exercise Photos
Conclusion
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