- ISBN13: 9780240808901
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Have you ever wondered why some wedding photographers succeed, when many others fail? Why some prosper, while others struggle to make a profit? Or how some can retire young, while others can never afford to stop? In this book, Damien Lovegrove shares with you the secrets of fusing art with commerce and gives you the vital tools needed for great achievement.
This stunning guide by two exceptional wedding photographers at the top of their game is packed with ov… More >>
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#1 by Andrew T. Harpe on March 24, 2010 - 3:21 am
This book is great!! Everything a photographer needs, to learn more about his/her photography business. The examples are also fantastic (they even give all the details about the picture) which I love!!
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by N. Schale on March 24, 2010 - 4:44 am
Over the past few months I have dedicated a portion of my efforts to Photography, customers seeking a range from baby portraits to weddings. I am a firm believer in the development of your trade, and to walk the walk I grabbed a few books on Photography.
The Complete Guide to Professional Wedding Photography is a stunning book. It is a wide format and hardcover, which makes it stand out from my recent books. Choosing these features screams `I care about quality!’ And all it takes is to thumb through a few of the pictures to realize not only does Damien Lovegrove care about quality, he executes.
Stunning photographs populate every page and all are accompanied by some information. Some examples are f-stop, exposure and ISO; then a couple of lines telling you about the photo.
I found myself wanting more, just as the saying goes, `Give someone and inch.’ On the photographs about halfway through I started wondering what specific lens was used, what were the settings on the flash. This is not a technical manual however. Another situation I was left wanting more was a point where Lovegrove mentioned a specific style he uses *I believe it was for the first dance* but did not show an example or describe it.
The book is a fairly quick read, mainly due to the abundance of photographs. I do challenge readers to take their time flipping through. Study and see what makes a photograph a piece of art. Lovegrove will be there along the way pointing details and strategies out for you.
Towards the end, the book discusses branding and gives examples on what I consider a mammoth scale that I really would imagine only the top 1% of photographers gets to. It’s nice to see this in the book but wonder if that was executed in an efficient matter. The section (earlier) that discusses goals was a real gem! This example, which was similar, can be applied to everyone.
Over all I’d give this a 4.5 out of 5! So since Amazon doesn’t let a technical monkey like me put in percentages, I will round up. Great book Damien Lovegrove. Photographers; Go out and get it today!
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Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Luis A. Ruiz Ramos on March 24, 2010 - 6:55 am
Ok first of all english is not my first language, sorry if theres grammer errors…
Great book…
very visual…
it did help me to get more inspired, it open my mind for been more creative, organize….
2 bad point were that the author was more focus in his point of view of why he do things, and why he works the way he does…. so that this keep you with some doubts of how many ways of creating an organize wedding companie are?? and how many pro’s agree of his opinions… opinions are opinions but there will always be good and bad desisions of starting a wedding…
2nd point is that the author is from england or europe and he focus on prices with different money npt dollars…. plus am from Puerto Rico…. his prices are way up (starting at 3,000 dollars if im not mistaken) the normal salary in PR is not evan close to what he talks so, it kept me with doubts and for that reason i will give this book 4 stars….
but its a 100% visual and inspiren for the one who always have problems with comeing up with good ideas…
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Tim Collins on March 24, 2010 - 9:27 am
When I heard and read that Damien Lovegrove was to release a book I smiled and thought YES.A portfolio and notes of advice all rolled into one from one of the UK’s most sought after Photographer and Speaker is certainly worth a second look. Knowing Damien and his work like I do, it was no surprise that I would be ordering one as soon as the chance presented itself. Having being on one of Damien’s Location Lighting Courses, I was in receipt of a set of notes at the end of the course which are kept on a safe location in my bookshelf. These aforementioned notes are still an important reference document. Shelved alogside this is my new investment (Damien’ Book, The Complete Guide to Professional Wedding Photography) It is up ther with Bambi Cantrell and Julie Oswin.
The book itself is well presented and feels good tothe touch, like a wedding album which is to be cherished. It is full of well lit and well composed images with metadata attached so that you the reader can get an insight into the creation and the story of the image. The text is carefully worded and easy to read and anyone who knows Damien’s voice you could be forgiven for thinking he was reading it to you.
I refer to it for both ideas and reference so that I am not outdone by the challenges that the present day photographer has to face.
Get your copy, it is well worth twice what you would pay, you will be sure to get several ideas from it, if you only get one it will still be worth it.
I hope you will enjoy the book as my as I have done,
Tim Collins.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Enche Tjin on March 24, 2010 - 11:29 am
Damien is a BBC lighting director and cameraman turn into wedding photographer. With her wife, Julie, he move to wedding photography business and is one of highly respected wedding photographer in the United Kingdom.
He also wrote several articles for wedding magazines and a book. This book is a basic guide for photographers who want to be successful in the wedding photography business. It discuss about style, trend, business and marketing and splashed with hundreds of wedding photos with some tips and camera/lens setting.
The guide is pretty complete. First, it discuss about overall wedding photography business, and then he will share about his typical day in shooting wedding. The walkthrough and photos are very clear and detailed that you will feel like you’re working along side with him and his wife.
I found this book to be very informative for serious amateur. This book is not for beginner that want to learn how to use camera or discuss about equipments for the job. Most of the tips is about style, presentation, business, and time management.
For international wedding photographer, this book might be helpful to learn about western wedding style or custom.
If you are considering wedding photography business, or looking for inspiration to build a photography style, this book is excellent.
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Rating: 5 / 5