Wedding Photography for Everyone: Bridal Portraits

Photographer, author, and teacher Chris Orwig shares his creative insights for creating natural-light bridal portraits.Learn to capture the personality of a bride and the energy and emotion of the moment during a wedding photography session. In this course, photographer, teacher, and author Chris Orwig shares his creative insights for shooting authentic and beautiful bridal portraits. The course begins with details on preparation: talking with the bride about her desires for the portrait, and scouting the location to find the best places to shoot. Next, Chris photographs a bride, illustrating techniques for lighting and employing props to help relax the subject and add fun and energy to the photograph. The course concludes with a review of the photos and some ideas for further inspiration. Topics include: Crafting a vision with the bride Choosing gear Scouting the location Photographing details Working with window light and open shade Refining the subject's poses, posture, and poise Knowing when to make eye contact Reviewing images from the shoot