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POV: You're Lotta at WPPI 2026. Take a look at the highlights from this Las Vegas photography conference, with studio and outdoor portrait photoshoots, lighting demos, photo walks, and appearances by photography legends, such as Annie Leibovitz.
0:00 - Annie Leibovitz
1:41 - What's on the Agenda
2:01 - Checking Out the Show Floor
3:27 - Sony Creative Space
4:00 - Sunrise Photo Walk Takeaways
5:26 - Gear Cleaning
5:54 - Why We Love the Show Floor
6:21 - Outdoor Portrait Demo
6:59 - More WPPI Fun
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Even for the minimalist wedding photographer, investing in these pieces of camera gear can improve your workflow and images. Lotta shares her must-have accessories that will make your job photographing weddings easier.
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - On-Camera Flash & Bouncing Light
1:06 - Off-Camera Flash
1:17 - Camera Straps & Harnesses
1:56 - Camera Bags
2:46 - Filters
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2026 brings a wave of new trends for wedding photography. Is natural light out, and flash photography in? Are we trading digital for film? Lotta, one of our resident wedding photographers, shares her predictions.
0:00 - New Year, New Trends
0:38 - Artificial Lighting
1:43 - Medium Format Film Photography
2:28 - Wedding Photo Galleries
3:12 - What Is Your Final Product?
4:07 - Is Bokeh Out?
5:27 - Short Form Video (Content Creation/Wedding Videos for Social)
6:03 - What’s Carried Over from 2025?
7:06 - Comment Your Thoughts!
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Lotta asks the professional portrait and wedding photographers at WPPI Expo 2025 for their hot takes, as well as the lessons they've learned at the conference!
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Hot Takes
3:17 - New Lessons Learned
6:07 - Lotta's Hot Takes
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Curious on how to run a wedding or portrait photography business? FUJIFILM-X photographer John Branch IV shares the tips he’s learned while running his own successful business, including how to book wedding photography clients, deliver a photo gallery, how to market your business, how much to charge, and more.
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Social Media, Website & Other Media
2:24 - Pricing
8:42 - Client Communication & Contracts
12:17 - Photo Delivery
13:59 - The Recipe for Success
14:36 - Gear
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When the party’s over, a wedding photographer’s work definitely isn’t! FUJIFILM X-photographer John Branch IV shares his step by step process on importing, culling, editing, and exporting wedding photos in Lightroom Classic.
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Importing
4:42 - Do You Give The Couple Your RAW Files?
6:16 - Backing Up
8:47 - Culling
12:52 - Generative AI
15:21 - Presets
16:53 - Black & White Photos
18:00 - Cropping
20:33 - Subject Mask
23:20 - Skin Smoothing
26:06 - Exporting for Delivery
29:04 - What's Next?
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It’s the question every photographer has asked: Do I get prime lenses or zoom lenses? Wedding and FUJIFILM X photographer John Branch IV takes a deep dive into this age-old question. There are pros and cons to each type of lens, so John will discuss what to consider before you buy!
0:00 - In Today's Video
0:28 - Zoom Lenses
3:50 - Prime Lenses
6:18 - How John Chooses His Lenses
7:19 - How Many Camera Bodies?
8:37 - What's Next?
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Join wedding and FUJIFILM X-photographer John Branch IV as he takes you behind the scenes on photographing a wedding day. You’ll learn his approach for capturing the bride and groom getting ready, the first look, couple portraits, and the ceremony. John will cover his composition techniques, lens choice, and lighting.
0:00 - In This Video
0:41 - The Dress Shot
4:11 - The Detail Flat Lay
8:08 - The Cake Shot
10:00 - Table Shots
13:32 - Getting Ready Shots
14:53 - The First Look Shot
15:37 - Bride Portraits
16:41 - Couple & Groom Portraits
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FUJIFILM X-photographer John Branch IV answers the questions “what's in my camera bag?” and “how do I prepare before photographing weddings?” Planning, location scouting, consulting with clients, and having the best equipment are key if you want to have a successful wedding photography shoot.
0:00 - In This Video
0:24 - Getting. Meeting with, & Booking Clients
2:14 - Venue Scouting
3:16 - X Series Gear List
6:54 - Tip 1 - Switching Lenses
7:50 - GFX Series Gear List
10:12 - Tip 2 - Using Both Systems
10:34 - Lighting
13:37 - Accessories
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Join wedding and FUJIFILM X-photographer John Branch IV for a wedding photography series! In this video, he shares how he became a wedding photographer, why he loves this genre of photography, and why FUJIFILM is his go-to for wedding photography gear.
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Beginnings in Wedding Photography
2:51 - The Best Part About Wedding Photography
4:17 - Before You Buy Gear...
7:54 - Getting Ready Section
9:33 - In This Series
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So, you got hired for your first wedding. Don't freak out, Lotta's got your covered! Learn how to plan beforehand and what you can expect so you have peace of mind when heading into the big event!
0:00 - In This Video
0:25 - Preparation
2:24 - What's in My Bag
3:58 - On the Wedding Day
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We’re on-location with Sony Alpha Ambassador and wedding photographer Kesha Lambert as she shares her best practices for planning, posing, and directing your subjects, as well as her gear choices.
0:00 - In This Video
0:43 - Preparing (The Couple & Location)
3:52 - Lenses
8:05 - Directing Your Subjects
10:13 - Have Your Work & Services Stand Out
11:32 - Cameras
12:28 - More from Kesha
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Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis and wedding videographer Sharrone Calafiore are on set to demonstrate how Nikon's Z8 Mirrorless Camera is perfect for capturing weddings.
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Ghionis’s and Calafiore’s Experience
3:56 - Final Thoughts
Does the Nikon Z8 spark your interest? What about it appeals to you? Speak to us in the Comments section, below.
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Are you photographing your first wedding? Hayden M. Greene shares an in-depth guide on photographing a full wedding, sharing his tips for shooting your first wedding. From meeting the bride and groom to the reception, learn what it takes to photograph an entire wedding.
Are you looking to be a wedding photographer? Ask us your questions below!
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Canon Explorer of Light and wedding photographer Susan Stripling shares her tips on how to work a wedding photo shoot using the sun as your main light source.
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