Wedding Photography Class

Dates and Days	Course Format	More Information
2013 • March 2 - 3	Weekend Class (9 AM- 5 PM Sat and Sun) $250 plus GST – Hot lunch included	Sold Out! Click here to add your name to wait list
2013 • September 28-29	Weekend Class (9 AM- 5 PM Sat and Sun) $250 plus GST – Hot lunch included	Click here to register

Wedding Photography — I found Chris Stambaugh to be an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and outgoing teacher who is full of information he is more than willing to share. ===> Don R.

If you are just contemplating photographing your first wedding or if you are a seasoned pro, there is plenty in this class that will help you to photograph with the skill and confidence you need. Instructor Chris Stambaugh MPA condenses his 22 years of experience in one intensive weekend of fun and photography. Chris will walk you through a wedding from begining to end. Starting with techniques to better communicate with your bride and groom and proper planning to eliminate surprises and maximize the potential for great photographs. You move on to learning detailed techniques for each segment of the wedding day including the pre ceremony getting ready pictures, the church ceremony, the portrait session and the reception. Learn when to use a photojournalistic approach and when to take charge and direct your photo session.

During the Wedding Photography Class, posing and lighting techniques are demonstrated with a live model. You will learn and practice photographing with natural light and flash photography. Proper posing of a Bride, Groom, couple and groups are demonstrated in this class.

We finish with a segment for those who wish to enter into wedding photography as a business. Different options for presenting your photographs to the client are discussed as well as various pricing concepts to ensure that you are profitable.

About Your Instructor for our Wedding Photography Class

Chris Stambaugh has been a professional photographer for over two decades. He has been commissioned to create photographs across the country and has photographed many of Alberta’s prominent figures. Chris has won numerous awards for his work and has been a five time finalist for Alberta Portrait Photographer of the Year and a finalist for Canadian Portrait Photographer of the Year. He is the past president of the Professional Photographers of Canada and has been given the title “Master of Photographic Arts” and “Honorary Lifetime Member” by this association. Recently, Chris as become a prominent photographic educator and has lectured to professional photographers across Canada. In addition to the workshops with the Burwell School of Photography, Chris offers classes with Edmonton’s Metro Community College and NAIT Continuing Education.

Wedding Photography — Chris is so enthusiastic and inspiring! His qualities, teaching skills, and experience in the field, really helped me to be more confident and interested in Wedding Photography! Thanks for this opportunity!

What You Will Learn During our Wedding Photography Class

Introduction to wedding photography
Equipment consideration for wedding photography
Planning ahead for the big day
Portraiture versus photojournalism
The wedding day
Planning for the portrait sessions
Selecting locations for the portrait sessions
Understanding light
Flow posing
Traditional and modern posing
Photographic composition
Prices and marketing

What to Expect

12 hours of classroom instruction
Lunch on both days consisting of a choice of main course, 2 salads, soup, side dishes and dessert
Certificate of completion
Small group size, limited to 14 participants

Prerequisites for the Wedding Photography Class

Digital Camera Fundamentals Class or equivalent experience
(Recommended) Photography Fundamentals Class or equivalent experience

Equipment Required:

Bring your whole kit: camera, lenses, flash, and tripod

Cost

$250 Canadian Dollars (plus tax).

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More Information

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For additional information, please contact us at:
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Phone 780-669-1261 or toll-free at 1-877-778-1745

Dates and Days	Course Format	More Information
2013 • March 2 - 3	Weekend Class (9 AM- 5 PM Sat and Sun) $250 plus GST – Hot lunch included	Sold Out! Click here to add your name to wait list
2013 • September 28-29	Weekend Class (9 AM- 5 PM Sat and Sun) $250 plus GST – Hot lunch included	Click here to register