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Picture-Perfect Lighting Techniques for Wedding Photographers

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Beautiful light is all around us and Jerry Ghionis is a master at finding the best light for making wedding photos look downright magical. Jerry believes that location means nothing without beautiful light, whether it is found out of doors, standing next to a window, or from artificial sources. Join Jerry on an action-packed, non-stop series of wedding shoots that range from indoor window light to candle-lit romantic tables to the nighttime lights of the city, as he shares an endless supply of professional tips and tricks on everything from posing your subjects to getting proper exposure in every form of light you can find.

  1. It's All About the Quality of the Light (10:02) Jerry jumps right into the class by starting on location with a male model (as if shooting a groom on his wedding day) and shares his thoughts on light, posing, and exposure.
  2. Shooting the Groom (06:56) Continuing the shoot, Jerry varies the poses and techniques for shooting a groom getting dressed on his wedding day.
  3. Working with a Couple in Window Light (13:52) After a few more classic groom poses Jerry brings in the bride-to-be for a couples shoot.
  4. Shooting the Bride (04:49) Taking advantage of the awesome window light on hand, Jerry works through a series of poses with the bride.
  5. New Bride and Location (07:28) A change in location and model brings new opportunities for learning how to work with the light.
  6. Seated Poses for the Groom (05:09) Incorporating furniture into the shoot can open up new posing opportunities to work within the available light.
  7. Using Reflective Light (04:57) Using the light reflecting off of a surface provides a soft beautiful light on the face with lovely hair light coming from behind. This lesson is shown in black and white to help focus on the tonality of the reflective light.
  8. Guided by the Light (04:31) Always choose where you shoot based on the light, not the location.
  9. Creating Directional Light in Open Shade (04:55) Creating subtle shadows on the face will add depth, mood, and dimension to the photos. This lesson is shown in black and white to help focus on the quality of the light.
  10. Creating Dynamic Shots in Unique Locations (04:34) When being guided by the light you can create amazing poses and compositions in all sorts of locations as long as the light is there.
  11. Candles and Fairy Lights (08:11) Available daylight is wonderful and versatile, but you can have a lot of fun with other light sources too.
  12. Video Light and On-Camera Speedlight (07:20) Of course the other most common source of light will be your own speedlights or the light from an LED video light.
  13. Lamp Light (07:59) Sometimes a wedding location will present a variety of opportunities for shooting with regular tungsten lamps, and maybe even a few mirrors. Have fun!
  14. Working with a Street Light (04:30) Staying alert to the available light sources around you can lead to incredibly creative opportunities that would have otherwise been missed. Do mind the traffic.
  15. Making Magic (04:45) The light from ordinary store signs and Christmas lights can make for magical night time shots with your couples.
Course Time: 01 Hours 39 Minutes
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  1. D. Henley
    May 19 2013
    Awesome Series. I hope you will get him to do more! He is a natural teacher. Great communicator, explains the why. Love his five step process. This isn't just about lighting, lots of posing. Loved that the lighting was working with what was available.
  2. S. Graham
    May 2 2013
    Awesome! I'm learning so much from Jerry Ghionis and can't wait to get out and try it!
  3. D. Green
    Apr 2 2013
    Fantastic! I learned a lot. This is one of the best courses at Kelby Training!
  4. J. McElroy
    Mar 1 2013
    Excellent course. Tutor has an easygoing but inspirational manner. Really enjoyed watching this one.
  5. C. Wolf
    Feb 23 2013
    What a great course! I have learned a LOT from this course. Thanks!
  6. S. Mir
    Feb 19 2013
    Brilliant! I am in love with his work!
  7. E. Paulus
    Feb 19 2013
    The way Jerry sees light is truly amazing and very inspiring! It really gives me a new look on the fact that there are photographic opportunities everywhere. This course is really an eye opener. Fantastic!
  8. D. Joshi
    Feb 13 2013
    Absolutely brilliant! Jerry is a genius! The way he 'sees' light and communicates his ideas is totally inspiring. Learned a lot but can see myself watching again and again to pick up and experiment with some of the subtle tips in the course. I'm not even a wedding photographer although I have shot the odd wedding or two but this guy really separates the genius from the ordinary (me!)
  9. R. Warren
    Feb 7 2013
    Jerry is a master... I just love the exquisite images he creates
  10. K. Wall
    Jan 28 2013
    Simply put Jerry, your photographs are stunning! Thank you for sharing your time and talent. Very inspiring course!
  11. F. Heusequin
    Jan 26 2013
    This is my first online course, and its wonderfull to learn this way. Thanks Jerry!
  12. M. Rao
    Jan 19 2013
    This is an awesome tutorial! I am so done with tutorials that go after every sliver of shadow and light up the face into a beige monotone canvas (works for fashion; not weddings) . I love dramatic lighting and it was heartening to see a photographer of Jerry's caliber say he loves dramatic light and that every detail in the shadow (unless it is a competition) does not need to be in there. The photos in this tutorial speak volumes for why that is better than over lighting and making the bride look like a geisha. For cryin out loud, the only light source Jerry used was an open window and ambient but I would have no qualms buying every one of the pictures in this tutorial I were the client. Great job!
  13. A. Cargill
    Jan 3 2013
    This is by far the most fantastic course on wedding photography on Kelby Training! It is very informative and Jerry does a great job in delivering important points in a simple to follow manner. Important to note is that now I truly understand WHY I like the portrait images I admired over the years and how to create the conditions for beautiful images. I left the course obsessed with light, feeling more confident and unintimidated by the new information. The only down side is now I feel I have less use for my new light modifiers on location! Thanks Guys!
  14. E. Brown
    Dec 30 2012
    I love the way Jerry Ghionis teaches. His posing and lighting techniques are a joy to watch. I've seen the classes a few times now and have found them very helpful and hope to see more from him in the future.
  15. P. Grambo
    Dec 29 2012
    This class is Very good! I wasn't really that interested to begin with as I don't plan to do a wedding shoot real soon, but this guy is really good with natural light, which is applicable for all sorts of photography. Also his posing tips are very specific, easy to grasp and the resulting images looks stunning. I must say this class was a plesant surprise.
  16. B. Miller
    Dec 14 2012
    My favorite Wedding course .... real examples of using what is available, making the lighting the key element, giving a priority check-list, tips for posing and slenderizing, tips for taking an average shot and making it over-the-top gorgeous. thank you so much for sharing !!!!!
  17. T. Wong
    Nov 28 2012
    Jerry, I really hope to see more lessons from you. This is one of the best courses i ever seen, not just on Kelbytraining.com. Inspiring, easy to understand and great lightwork. Keep it up and tnx!
  18. J. Stratford
    Nov 24 2012
    Simply one of the most useful courses I've ever watched. He's busted a lot of ideas I had about certain light sources! Some amazingly powerful but subtle tips. My only negative comment was the greyscale video in two of the videos Perhaps this was deliberate to illustrate the subtleties in the open shadow light but it was incongruous. Nitpicking I know. 5-star course if ever there was one!
  19. S. Molina
    Nov 22 2012
    Jerry has a new fan, loved the course, the tips, the experiense
  20. B. Oreste
    Nov 17 2012
    Jerry you are truly a visionary! This is by far the best wedding course I've taken live or online! The way you simplify the composition and explain your thought process is perfect, producing incredible shots with minimal equipment is stellar!
  21. G. DeLucia
    Oct 9 2012
    Jerry. Thank you for sharing with us. WE NEED MORE JERRY!!! Please put together more courses. Thanks again.
  22. E. Quaglia
    Oct 6 2012
    More Ghionis please....
  23. .
    Oct 2 2012
    Wow incredible tips for posing and exposing. Thank you VERY much!
  24. D. Sullivan
    Sep 20 2012
    Amazing. I love how Jerry is all about subtleties.
  25. M. Cassidy
    Sep 19 2012
    One of the best available! A must watch.
  26. F. Jean Rivel
    Sep 14 2012
    Thanks Jerry for your demonstration its worth the price. JR Fondjo, Ghana
  27. O. Lucas
    Sep 14 2012
    Loved this course. Mr G works his locations and light as well as anyone I've come across. Picked up some terrific technique and posing tips too. I've watched it 3 times already! Owen Lucas Photography
  28. T. Shanahan
    Sep 9 2012
    Excellent class. Lots of really good tips and technique guidance on how to use lighting, get good camera angles, & communicating posing to your client.
  29. P. Blyth
    Sep 9 2012
    Jerry's use of light is, indeed, "picture perfect". His images made me "Ah!" and "Wow!" more than ever before. Invite hime to do more courses.
  30. K. Knapp
    Aug 26 2012
    Excellent course. Great instructions.
  31. D. McKay
    Aug 15 2012
    Great Video, so many tips I need to watch it many times, Good way to learn interaction from Photographer to models. Very good lighting basics with out lots of lighting set up, Thanks Kelby.
  32. D. Starrett
    Aug 11 2012
    I don't like to shoot weddings and generally avoid anything to do with them. However, this guy is brilliant and many of the items can be utilized in any portrait or location shoot regardless of the subject matter. I hope you have him make more videos, they are one of the best I've watched here on Kelby.
  33. M. Hodges
    Jul 21 2012
    Awesome, awesome course.
  34. S. Regan
    Jul 18 2012
    What a great course, simple, practical, to the point, wonderful results, great presentation etc. etc. Thanks to Kelby Training for this course and all other wonderful ones that you have presented over the years. Regards Sandi Walpa Victoria Australia.
  35. M. Zwick
    Jul 14 2012
    Ich kann es nicht oft genug anschauen. So viele super Tips in so kurzer Zeit! Einfach genial! Du bist der BESTE !!! Grüße aus Ulm Martin Zwick
  36. M. Parrish
    Jul 10 2012
    this was one of the best teacher kelby has ever had. i learned several good tricks.
  37. M. Murphy
    Jul 9 2012
    This was definitely one of my favorites. Jerry was very meticulous with his set up and explanation of every aspect of each shot. I learned a lot about the available light and how to "see" it, as well as how to communicate to the models what it is you need from them. Great one!
  38. T. Belot
    Jul 5 2012
    one of the best courses i have seen online
  39. M. Flemington
    Jun 30 2012
    Agree with everybody here. Simply a great resource to watch and see Gerry pick up ideas from the environment around him. I just subscribed to Kelby Training yesterday and this one course justifies the yearly subscription for me. Fantastic effort from everybody concerned. Thank you.
  40. W. McCormick
    Jun 27 2012
    Fantastic course Jerry. I learned a lot from your wedding photography courses. You make it all look so easy.
  41. M. Kumbura
    Jun 27 2012
    This is my second course and it is fantastic! Love watching these.
  42. S. Sitki
    Jun 26 2012
    That was fantastic! This is the first course I've watched. I just joined tonight. This alone was worth the monthly fee! I can't wait to view more :)
  43. S. Ramasharma
    Jun 24 2012
    Nice work Jerry...amazing tips, totally creative! thanks Scott for roping in this episode.
  44. R. Mehlenbacher
    Jun 24 2012
    Very creative... Loved it!!
  45. K.
    Jun 23 2012
    Great tips by the instructor on posing couples, male models, and brides.
  46. J. Saldana
    Jun 23 2012
    Absolutely awesome. First time I see Jerry Ghionis in action. Great demomstration on lighting. One of the best course, thanks Kelby Training for having jerry. jacob saldana
  47. P. Nimmo
    Jun 22 2012
    Absolutely impressive! A remarkably informative tutorial. Jerry is amazing talented at photography; more importantly, at very effectively conveying the hows and whys of that talent. I learned a ton from this tutorial. Well done Jerry and Kelby Training!
  48. M. Diehl
    Jun 22 2012
    Magnificent! Love it. Great instruction! More! More!
  49. B. McClenahan
    Jun 20 2012
    Incredibly helpful tips
  50. C. Paredes
    Jun 20 2012
    THAT IS WHAT WE NEED, GREAT TIPS AND KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE MONEY AND BUY GEAR. GREAT.
  51. J. Hoffman
    Jun 20 2012
    Jerry Ghionis is simply the greatest; a master wedding photographer and educator! Kelby Training, I Thank you.
  52. M. Arundel
    Jun 19 2012
    Your most informative and inspirational course yet. So much information and detail. I suspect I will be watching both of Jerry's courses again in a few days time. (Also nice to hear a familiar accent ;-} ) Congratulations Jerry and Kelby Training.
  53. S. Martin
    Jun 18 2012
    Great course! Very inspirational! I hope to see more of your classes, I learned a lot.
  54. D. Coker
    Jun 17 2012
    great course this will help me out a lot well done.
  55. A. Robitaille
    Jun 16 2012
    I did not know this photographer until I saw his course. Very good explanations and demonstrations. I learned a lot from his course. Hope to see more from him. Thanks to share your knowledge. A. Robitaille
  56. J. Thompson
    Jun 15 2012
    Excellent class, lots of great tips & advice. As I'll be 2nd shooting my 1st wedding soon I'll be bringing these ideas & advice with me. Shooting short side of the face & lean chest towards camera, simple & brilliant. Nice clear instruction, not too rushed, fab. Feel I have a couple more tools in my bag :)
  57. A. DELISLE
    Jun 14 2012
    Hello, Very interesting course about how to catch natural or artificial lighting with the subject, during the day and at night, and without flash (just one time to make a beautifull effect). The photographer use the light available at the moment and is very inventive. For who wants to make unusual wedding photographies of the couple when you have time with them.
  58. S. Black
    Jun 13 2012
    Absolutely loved the Jerry Ghionis course. He's superb! Loved how he talked about his settings too, it's always interesting.
  59. R. Nuffer
    Jun 13 2012
    Jerry is a master at his craft. Thank you for sharing your talent.
  60. M. Zwick
    Jun 12 2012
    Best class on Kelby Training with a lot of ++++++++++++++ informations. Fantastic !!! Greetings from Germany.
  61. D. Tabango
    Jun 11 2012
    Jerry's both courses were probably my favorite thus far on Kelby training!!!
  62. R. Mortimer
    Jun 10 2012
    Watched it all the way through three times now and just learn more each time. Definitely one of the best courses that I have ever seen - and I've seen a lot!
  63. M. Ekern
    Jun 10 2012
    Jerry is a Jenius. Beautiful and inspiring images. He definitely has an eye for making strong images using simple lighting and poses first and background second.
  64. J. Hall
    Jun 9 2012
    A nice paced course that it applicable to portraiture as well as weddings. Learnt an awfully lot. And very well produced.
  65. R. Burleson
    Jun 8 2012
    This guy is really good with light, I learned quite a bit. Recommend this for everyone.
  66. C. Murphy
    Jun 8 2012
    Awsome video. Loved the detail about the posing techniques, great ideas, Can't wait to try them out. Thank's mate!
  67. M. Cornwell
    Jun 7 2012
    Fantastic!! I'm a big fan of Jerry's work. Thanks Jerry.
  68. B. Prichard
    Jun 7 2012
    WOW! This has been the BEST YET !!! Lots of great illustrations and excellent descriptions of how-to. After viewing this I plan to sign up for more.
  69. S. Chastain
    Jun 7 2012
    Wow...I've been watching K-Training for a long time...this is without a doubt one of the finest you have ever done. Jerry's advise is very usable and reliable...thank you for taking the time to create this.
  70. E. Rafferty
    Jun 7 2012
    Absolutely first-rate course. Jerry shares years worth of learning and skills. The class is full of clever ideas but the key thing I am taking away is Jerry's attention to detail - the shape of a hand or curve of a cheek that makes the difference between a decent picture and a great one. I know I will have to watch this through a few times before the learning has really sunk in. Jerry makes it all look effortless but there is a great deal to reflect on in this class. I think the key skills - posing, reading light, story-telling - transfer to other forms of people pictures and not just wedding photography.
  71. J. Zelazny
    Jun 7 2012
    excellent , five stars, loads of info, love it
  72. T. Blackwell
    Jun 7 2012
    Absolutely insane. Brilliant. This is one of the best. I think, no I'm sure I have gotten more from this class than any other on Kelby training. Excellent class. Thanks, and more from Jerry please.
  73. Z. Kresova
    Jun 6 2012
    Fantastic course! I learned a ton. Thank you Jerry!
  74. K.
    Jun 6 2012
    I watching the first episode, and great tips by the instructors.
  75. D. Gamble
    Jun 6 2012
    I've never heard and understood, and therefore learned, so much in such a short amount of time. The man is a living Legend.
  76. A. BOGDAN
    Jun 6 2012
    May be the best course on Kelby training for creative use of lighting, composition, wedding, posing and so much more. Well done. Inspiring, artistic and fun.
  77. A. BOGDAN
    Jun 6 2012
    May be the best course on Kelby training for creative use of lighting, composition, wedding, posing and so much more. Well done. Inspiring, artistic and fun.
  78. Q. Zhao
    Jun 6 2012
    Just simply amazing! Jerry leads you into a pathway of environmental light hunting. The use of side lighting and blend it with little flash as well as video light is so brilliant. This video needs to be watched a couple of times to digest what he taught in this course!
  79. G. Singh
    Jun 5 2012
    Hands down the best wedding tutorial video I've seen! He really knows what people want to learn and explains it very well. Looking forward to more of his videos!
  80. C. Jenson
    Jun 5 2012
    Wow!! totally the most informative and inspiring tutorial yet. thank-you Gerry for sharing your fabulous talent and Kelby training for bringing us this course.
  81. M. Syrjanen
    Jun 5 2012
    Jerry's just superb! More classes from him, please! :) ---- No, I'd keep it between us
  82. A. Melik-Abramians
    Jun 5 2012
    Absolutely amazing!!! I have followed Jerry Ghionis' work for years, and he is simply an amazing photographer and artist. He is truly inspirational. It's almost uncanny, how he can see a beautiful image in an ordinary scene, where most of us, if presented with the same scene, would simply glance the other way. Also, thanks to Kelby Training for putting together such an incredible tutorial. Absolutely priceless...
  83. B. Compton
    Jun 5 2012
    You can't go wrong with Jerry Ghionis! He never ceases to amaze me. Only wish my ideas would flow like his. Awesome course!
  84. R. Mark
    Jun 5 2012
    Jerry is an inspiration. I watched his first course and loved it. This new one is even better. So much great insight in portraiture photography, answering my many questions.
  85. A. Buenavista
    Jun 5 2012
    Wow! Best class on Kelby Training, bar none. I feel like I just went thru a workshop with Jerry Ghionis!
  86. A. Keane
    Jun 4 2012
    Absolutely brilliant - I cant get enough of Jerry's course.
  87. P. Mills
    Jun 4 2012
    Jerry! You are the man! Thanks for a great demonstration on finding the light.

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