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He is the former editor of Petersen’s PhotoGraphic magazine and currently the editor of both AfterCapture and Rangefinder magazines. He has authored over thirty books on photography and hundreds of articles on photography and photographic technique. He is a graduate of American University and Brooks Institute of Photography, from which he holds a BFA and Honorary Masters of Science and Masters of Fine Art degrees. He is currently a member of the Brooks Board of Governors. Early in his career, he covered Capital Hill during the Watergate Hearings and worked for three seasons as a stringer for the L.A. Dodgers. He is married and lives in West Covina, CA.  \nCopyright © 2009 by Bill Hurter.  \nAll rights reserved.  \nFront cover photograph by Cherie Steinberg Coté .  \nBack cover photograph by JB and DeEtte Sallee.  \nPublished by:  \nAmherst Media, Inc.  \nP.O. Box 586  \nBuffalo, N.Y. 14226  \nFax: 716-874-4508  \n[www.AmherstMedia.com](www.AmherstMedia.com)  \nPublisher: Craig Alesse  \nSenior Editor/Production Manager: Michelle Perkins Assistant Editor: Barbara A. Lynch-Johnt  \nEditorial Assistance from: John S. Loder, Charles Schweizer  \nISBN-13: 978-1-58428-251-8  \nLibrary of Congress Control Number: 2008942236 Printed in Korea.  \n10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded or otherwise, without prior written consent from the publisher.  \nNotice of Disclaimer: The information contained in this book is based on the author’s experience and opinions. The author and publisher will not be held liable for the use or misuse of the information in this book.  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction .............................6  \nWedding Photography: Then and Now ...........7  \nThe Goal? Enduring Value ...................10  \nDon Blair ..............................10  \nDavid Williams ..........................10  \nTim Kelly ..............................11  \nMartin Schembri ........................11  \nA Final Note ..............................12  \n1. A Foundation for Success ..............13  \nMake Friends .............................13  \nFacial Analysis .............................14  \nGet to Know the Event ......................15  \nDo an Engagement Portrait ..................17  \nMake a Bridal Portrait, Too ...................19  \nHave Master Schedule .......................19  \nLearn Everybody’s Names ....................20  \nWork with an Assistant ......................21  \nDress for Success ...........................21  \n2. 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