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Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to Susan Stripling and The Wedding School.  \nThis publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not [engaged in rendering legal. ac](engaged in rendering legal. ac)counting or other professional services. The publisher is not liable for errors and omissions.  \nAdvertising of products does not imply endorsement.  \n[Publication design by Squared Studios Design: www.squared-studios.com](Publication design by Squared Studios Design: www.squared-studios.com)  \nWEDDING SKILLS HANDBOOK  \nTEACHER'S NOTE  \nWhen I first began as a wedding photographer back in 2002, there were not many educational opportunities for me. We had conventions and local camera clubs, but not many books or private workshops. The photography community now has so many extraordinary ways to learn. There are private mentorships, group workshops, online classes, conventions, and books galore. This is a wonderful thing because everyone learns in different ways. I have had the distinct pleasure of teaching photographers with my books, convention seminars, private workshops, and online courses.  \nI am thankful to everyone who has given me a platform to speak, listened to my words, and trusted me as an educator. I am more full of gratitude to you than you will ever know. Above all, I am thankful for my family and friends. In the wise words of Lin-Manuel Miranda,“How lucky we are to be alive right now.”  \nI love you all.  \nROLL CALL  \nPREPPING FOR THE WEDDING DAY  \nPrepping For the Wedding....................................................12  \nTiming the Timeline............................................................17  \nThe First Look: Will They or Won't They..............................19  \nLearning About Religion Before the Wedding Day..............21  \nDo I Need A Second Shooter?..................................22  \nDo I Need An Assistant?..................................................25  \nTHE PREPARATION OF THE BRIDE AND/OR GROOM  \nShooting The Details........................................................28  \nShooting The Dress.........................................................30  \nShooting The Shoes.........................................................30  \nShooting The Rings..........................................................32  \nPhotographing the Invitation Suite.....................................34  \nThe Getting Dressed Process............................................35  \nThe First Look......................................................................39  \nPORTRAITS AND CEREMONY  \nPhotographing the Bride Alone............................................44  \nPosing the Bride....................................................................48  \nPortraits of the Bride and Groom.........................................51  \nChoosing Your Location.......................................................52  \nPosing Your Bride and Groom..............................................55  \nDealing with Difficult Conditions........................................58  \nBridal Party Portraits............................................................60  \nFamily Formal Portraits........................................................61  \nWhen the Family Formal Conditions Are Not Ideal............63  \nWhen To Take the Family Formal Portraits.........................65  \nThe Ceremony..................","cbCaieI6ycZzdJm1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieI6ycZzdJm1","pdf",43401513,88,"English","# Teacher's Note\n# Roll Call\n# Prepping for the Wedding Day\n## Prepping For the Wedding\n## Timing the Timeline\n## The First Look: Will They or Won't They\n## Learning About Religion Before the Wedding Day\n## Do I Need A Second Shooter?\n## Do I Need An Assistant?\n# The Preparation of the Bride and/or Groom\n## Shooting The Details\n## Shooting The Dress\n## Shooting The Shoes\n## Shooting The Rings\n## Photographing the Invitation Suite\n## The Getting Dressed Process\n## The First Look\n# Portraits and Ceremony\n## Photographing the Bride Alone\n## Posing the Bride\n## Portraits of the Bride and Groom\n## Choosing Your Location\n## Posing Your Bride and Groom\n## Dealing with Difficult Conditions\n## Bridal Party Portraits\n## Family Formal Portraits\n## When the Family Formal Conditions Are Not Ideal\n## When To Take the Family Formal Portraits\n## The Ceremony\n# Sales\n## Cocktail Hour\n## Introductions\n## First Dance and Parent Dances\n## Toasts and Blessings\n## The Party\n## What To Do While Guests Are Eating\n## Unexpected Reception Situations\n# Extra Credit","[{\"question\":\"What topics are covered for preparing on the wedding day?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook covers prepping for the wedding, timing the timeline, planning the first look, learning about religion before the wedding day, and deciding whether a second shooter or assistant is needed.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the book guide portrait and ceremony photography?\",\"answer\":\"It includes guidance for photographing the bride alone, posing, bride-and-groom portraits, choosing locations, handling difficult conditions, bridal party portraits, family formal portraits, and ceremony coverage.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the handbook include about reception moments?\",\"answer\":\"It provides coverage planning for cocktail hour, introductions, first dance and parent dances, toasts and blessings, the party, what to do while guests eat, and unexpected reception situations.\"}]","Wedding Skills Handbook | PDF",1790238522,31]