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David ZiserInternationally Renowned Wedding Photographer
David Ziser, an internationally-renowned wedding photographer, has shared his knowledge with tens of thousand's of photographers in five languages and in 14 countries worldwide. Studio Photography acclaimed "Award winning photographer, David Ziser, is showing the world how to take wedding pictures." The Dallas Morning News extolled Ziser as "wedding photographer extraordinaire." David is one of 97 worldwide who hold the highest honor of "Fellow" bestowed by the American Society of Photographers.
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				Composition Made Easy
				By David Ziser on January, 2012

				Filed under Beginner, Composition and Exposure, Lighting, Photography, Portraits and People 
			

				 
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Introduction (01:52)
Look for Shapes (08:26)
Explore the Location (07:12)
Leading Lines and Shapes (08:01)
Playing in an Urban Landscape (14:51)
Curves and Textures (06:40)
Repeating Elements (12:33)
Reiterate Toward a Photograph (07:55)
Use Light to Improve Composition (10:33)
Symmetrical Composition (10:30)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 28 Minutes
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Course SummaryJoin David Ziser as he teaches you how to use an arsenal of on-location composition techniques. Go behind the scenes as David shoots a parking garage, private mansion, and corporate buildings and cityscapes. You’ll learn how to recognize and shoot a wide variety of visual elements to create spectacular, one-of-a-kind compositions. David also shares his personal tips and tricks for camera settings, lenses, and lighting gear that are guaranteed to boost your creative photography.

				Wedding Photography: Photographing Couples
				By David Ziser on December, 2011

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The Clothing Conference (12:23)
Make the Locations Interesting (11:36)
Composition is Still Key (11:37)
A Walk in the Park (13:01)
Tell the Couple's Story (08:52)
Attention to Detail (14:16)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 11 Minutes
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Course SummaryInternationally renowned wedding photographer, David Ziser is back with all new creative techniques for finding the right clothing, locations, and poses to create stunning photos that capture the magic and romance. As David works, he talks through his process and his gear choices while sharing priceless tips on everything from camera settings to the most flattering poses. You’re guaranteed to come away from this class with a brand new arsenal of professional secrets that will immediately improve how, when, and where you shoot your next wedding.

				Live Wedding Shoot, Start to Finish
				By David Ziser on June, 2010

				Filed under Lighting, Master Your Camera, Photography, Portraits and People, Wedding, Wildlife and Outdoor 
			

				 
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Introduction and Equipment (06:37)
Getting Started at the Bride's House (09:56)
Scenic Overlook (05:06)
Outside the Church Before the Ceremony (11:12)
Inside the Church (08:25)
The Reception (14:52)
Reviewing the Key Points (27:43)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 23 Minutes
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Course SummaryWedding Photographer David Ziser invited the Kelby Training cameras to follow for an entire wedding shoot. His day begins with some shots of the bride getting ready, then outside for group shots, then on to the ceremony and reception. David lets viewers see his equipment choices, shot selections, lighting techniques, camera positioning, and finally, he talks about the process of choosing which images to work with in post-processing.

				Wedding Photography: Rapid-Fire Tips and Tricks
				By David Ziser on November, 2009

				Filed under Composition and Exposure, Lighting, Photography, Portraits and People, Wedding, Wildlife and Outdoor 
			

				 
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Shooting in Natural Surroundings (03:12)
Avoiding the Dappled Lighting (01:43)
Building the Photograph (03:43)
Longer Focal Length (02:32)
Head and Shoulders Shot (07:38)
Pampas Grass Background (06:21)
Bright, Direct Sunlight (02:58)
Checking for Blinkies (04:06)
Brick Background (09:40)
Working with Available Light (04:04)
Leading Lines (04:29)
Finding a Location (04:18)
Classic Profile Views (03:41)
Directional Light (02:43)
Posing for the Final Shots (08:24)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 09 Minutes
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Course SummaryDavid Ziser is back with a brand new, rapid-fire learning session comprised of the many wedding photography tips and tricks he's discovered in his 25-year career. In the end, you'll come away with an arsenal of solid techniques that you can put to work right away for better photos and higher profits.

				Wedding Portraits – Getting the Perfect Shot at Tricky Locations
				By David Ziser on March, 2009

				Filed under Composition and Exposure, Lighting, Photography, Portraits and People, Wedding 
			

				 
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Welcome (11:46)
Background Clouds Behind the Groom (02:05)
Camera and Flash Adjustments (04:00)
High Key Bridal Shot (05:53)
Direction of Light (05:26)
Under a Canopy (06:21)
Stone Steps (06:11)
New Park Location (12:45)
Twirls and Swirls (00:49)
Natural Light (08:33)
Bride and Groom on the Bridge (03:27)
Sacred Heart Church (06:36)
Bride Near the Back Pews (07:07)
Groom at Second Location (04:26)
Repeat of the Pews (04:56)
Low Angles (06:13)
Stained Glass Window (01:57)
Rays and Pillars (02:55)
Repeating Arches (02:18)
Bride at the Front of the Church (04:26)
Spiral Staircase (03:44)
Above the Head (02:06)
Outside the Front of the Church (09:25)
Sunset at the Beach (08:53)
Backlighting as the Sun Fades (05:51)

			Course Time: 02 Hours 18 Minutes
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Course SummaryWedding photographer David Ziser takes viewers along with him to three location shoots as he sets up wedding portraits at a park, church, and a beach

				Wedding Portraits – Classical Lighting and Posing Techniques
				By David Ziser on December, 2008

				Filed under Composition and Exposure, Lighting, Photography, Portraits and People, Wedding 
			

				 
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Introduction (03:09)
Two-Thirds View (06:20)
Two-Thirds to Profile (02:59)
Profile View (05:11)
Posing the Body (03:28)
Butterfly Lighting Pattern (02:16)
Loop Lighting Pattern (02:17)
Rembrandt Lighting Pattern (01:59)
Split Lighting Pattern (00:44)
Rim Lighting Pattern (02:05)
Review of the Lighting Patterns (02:00)
Broad Lighting (01:40)
Putting It Together (04:38)
Window Lighting (03:15)
Loop Lighting with Profile View (01:55)
Shooting the Groom (02:11)
Vantage Point (01:01)
Posing the Bride and Groom (04:30)
Home Location (10:52)
The Groom (05:52)
Explore the Pose (03:33)
Using the Surroundings (05:21)
Lines, Lines, Lines (05:30)
Hollywood Lighting Technique (04:11)
Light Settings (03:01)
Three-Quarter Portrait (03:19)
Moving Back Outside (02:39)
Archways (04:56)
Flash Outside (02:10)
Summary (03:46)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 46 Minutes
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Course SummaryIn this video series, wedding photographer David Ziser goes over the standard poses and lighting setups for wedding portrait photography.

				Wedding Photography: Stunning Off- Camera Flash Photography Techniques
				By David Ziser on June, 2008

				Filed under Composition and Exposure, Lighting, Photography, Portraits and People, Wedding 
			

				 
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Introduction and Solving Problems (05:16)
In Front of the Altar (04:41)
Setting Up Your Off-Camera Flash (08:06)
Highlights Next to Shadows (05:17)
Correcting Exposure (02:42)
Changing Composition (06:28)
Adjust the Pose (04:16)
Spice It Up (01:24)
Stained Glass Background (07:13)
Survey the Surroundings (02:56)
Bouncing the Light (03:06)
Beautiful Bridal Images (07:07)
Looking For a Background (02:40)
The Floof and Run (03:25)
Cheating the Shutter (03:53)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 08 Minutes
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Course SummaryProfessional wedding photographer David Ziser takes us through his processes during a bridal shoot while utilizing an off-camera flash

				Wedding Photography – 15 Ways to Improve Your Photography Using On-Camera Flash
				By David Ziser on March, 2008

				Filed under Composition and Exposure, Lighting, Photography, Portraits and People, Wedding 
			

				 
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Introduction (04:05)
The Worst Ways To Use A Flash (09:37)
Exploring Light Sources (12:37)
Color Balance (05:10)
Beautiful Light Techniques (04:04)
Posing The Bride (12:56)
Exposure and Composition Techniques (11:58)
Ambient Light (06:23)
Composition and Lighting Techniques (13:36)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 20 Minutes
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Course SummaryDavid will show you how to get the best out of your on camera flash and he doesn't mean using it the good old fashion way.
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Live Wedding Shoot, Start to Finish

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Wedding Portraits – Getting the Perfect Shot at Tricky Locations

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Wedding Portraits – Classical Lighting and Posing Techniques

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Wedding Photography: Stunning Off- Camera Flash Photography Techniques

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Wedding Photography – 15 Ways to Improve Your Photography Using On-Camera Flash

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