Embark on an in-depth exploration of wedding photography with Wedding Storyteller, Volume 2: Wedding Case Studies and Workflow by photographer and bestselling author Roberto Valenzuela. Building on the Wedding Storyteller Skill Components system introduced in Volume 1, this book extensively uses wedding case studies to provide a detailed understanding of the entire system. Drawing from Roberto's highly successful career, the book presents multiple case studies from real-world weddings, covering the entire wedding timeline, from the couple getting ready to the last moments of the reception.
In this volume, Roberto goes into deep technical detail, illustrating how to apply the Wedding Storyteller Skill Components system to excel at photographing weddings for your clients. With nearly 700 photographs and illustrations, the book covers various aspects, including:
- The five key elements of assessing the getting-ready rooms
- The four types of wedding party group photos
- Roberto’s system for ceremony coverage, TARPP (The Action/Reaction Position Plan), detailing the 10 crucial positions for the photographer to create the best and most cinematic story of the ceremony
- The “situational approach” to bride and groom portraits
- The three main locations for family portraits, and how to photograph “elevated” family portraits in each of them
- And much more
The book also includes Roberto’s invaluable advice on equipment preparation, wedding psychology, lens selection and usage, and the importance of including imperfect but “fun” photos in your wedding photography (your clients will love it!). In Wedding Storyteller, Volume 1, you learned the Wedding Storyteller Skill Components system, providing the foundation for your wedding photography. Now, in Volume
