The PhotoShopCafe Capturing the Wedding Day is the most complete training on how to photograph that magical day. It includes how Ken Sklute works with the bridal party in the many aspects of the wedding day. This fully updated video will show you how he works maximizing his surroundings to get his award-winning images. Watch and use his techniques to make sure that both the bride and groom are looking wonderful in every single image. Lastly, Ken gives vital information on lighting, posing, and the use of a photo assistant to capture key photographs.

Tutorial Created By Ken Sklute    Total Runtime: 1 Hour, 26 Minutes    The Process of Photographing a Wedding    Maximize Surroundings to Get Best Images    Provides Vital Info on Lighting

Ken Sklute is an award-winning photographer, a Canon Explorer of Light, and an international lecturer. He has won many awards for his work, including Photographer of the Year 25 times. He won Wedding Photographer of the Year and Photojournalist of the Year from the Professional Photographers of California. He has received 13 Kodak Gallery awards and 14 Fuji Masterpiece Awards. He holds Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from PPA.

Get a variety of images before the wedding

Working with window light

Make time for family groups and good posing

Two photographers get the best moments in the ceremony

Working with the light you have

Creative environmental shots

Large light source after the ceremony for bride and groom

The reception and keeping a distance

Using a second flash at the reception

Working smart to get great expressions

Ken's favorite lenses and equipment

Creating images for the album

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Q: 2. How much weight can this hold? I have a Canon 5D Mark II. Let's say I have a 28-135mm lens and an external flash on it. Will the strap support the weight?

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