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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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Join SanDisk Extreme Team Ambassador Cliff Mautner as he discusses his approach to photographing the entire wedding day event. Cliff will discuss the wedding prep stages, and the stories and techniques behind each photo.
0:00 - Intro
3:10 - About Cliff Mautner
5:12 - Gear
8:02 - Capturing the Details / Lighting
14:32 - Individual Portraits
20:30 - The First Look
22:48 - Outdoor Harsh Light & Mixing light
33:35 - Skin Tones
36:22 - Environmental Portraits
39:26 - Lenses & Lights
46:12 - Family Portraits
51:36 - Ceremonies &
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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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Canon Explorer of Light and portrait master Susan Stripling shares her wedding photography tips. You’ll learn about working with clients, remaining calm during the wedding, using AI to streamline post-processing, and more.
0:00 - About Stripling
4:13 - The Importance of Wedding Photography
5:51 - Working with Clients (Preparation)
15:33 - What's in My Bag
20:40 - Preparation
25:57 - On the Wedding Day
34:51 - Editing Workflow
40:27 - Random Tips
44:20 - Q&A
What other wedding photography tips would you add? Let us know down below.
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Kesha Lambert believes that weddings are a blend of chaos and predictability. Learning to capture images that tell a couple's story is a vital skill as a wedding photographer. Lambert not only goes step by step through the entire wedding day, but she also shares how she plans and prepares beforehand.
0:00 - About Lambert
1:22 - What's in Lambert’s Camera Bag?
2:35 - Learning about the Client
8:43 - Timeline
10:29 - Environment/Location
14:58 - Light
17:50 - Getting Ready
21:19 - First Look, First Touch, Bride Reveals
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Transform your wedding photography into captivating cinematic art. Andre Brown discusses techniques for transforming ordinary wedding moments into extraordinary narratives.
0:00 - Introduction
1:45 - About Andre: Setup
3:43 - What is Cinematic?
10:27 - Details
18:04 - Prep
20:52 - Establishing Shot
23:38 - Sequencing
33:03 - Portraits and couple portraits
55:21 - Groups
1:01:41 - Getting it Right in-Camera
1:04:41 - Image Breakdown
1:10:23 - Q&A
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Wedding images should be classic, deeply romantic, elegant, and timeless. In this video, professional wedding photographer Michelle Harris demonstrates how to create magazine-worthy images for your clients. She also shares her expert tips on posing your subjects and choosing the right gear.
0:00 - Introduction
1:11 - About Harris
2:40 - Magazine-Worthy Elements: Wedding Attire Matters
6:42 - Camera Bag Essentials
10:45 - Preparation is Key
17:51 - Necessary Details: Control the Environment
23:56 - Thoughts
24:28 - Style
27:36 - Adapting to
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Sigma Ambassador Michelle Harris is an expert in posing couples for wedding and engagement photos. Join her as she discusses the importance of engagement photo shoots, her tips for a successful shoot, and her couple-posing flow.
0:00 - Introduction
1:03 - About Harris/In This Presentation
3:07 - Engagement Sessions
14:27 - Posing Variations (L.A.S.H.)
16:38 - 48-in-8 Flow
25:04 - A Brief Q&A
28:16 - Photoshoot Demo
39:00 - Q&A
Do you have tips to share for getting those perfect wedding and engagement shots? Let us know in the