This comprehensive free wedding photography course by Taylor Jackson is designed for photographers preparing for their first wedding. The course begins with Taylor sharing how wedding photography transformed his life and offers guidance on selecting the right cameras and lenses for various shooting situations. Topics include buying versus renting gear, using flashes and accessories, and setting up your camera for optimal results. The course also covers developing your personal style, natural lighting tips for portraits, and technical camera settings like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and aperture priority mode. Taylor demonstrates his posing strategies, provides a detailed timeline of preparations before the wedding, and includes a full behind-the-scenes look at an entire wedding day. The course also dives into essential processes such as backup strategies, selecting the best images, and editing using Adobe Lightroom and AI tools like Imagen. Finally, Taylor explains how to upload galleries and provides additional resources through his members site, including presets, LUTs, and advanced wedding photography tutorials. By the end, aspiring wedding photographers will feel confident to plan, shoot, and edit their first weddings professionally while maintaining a smooth workflow from preparation to delivery.
