Bøger af Brett Florens

Packed with outstanding images from real weddings, this book is full of advice from one of today’s top photographers in the wedding and portrait industry. Brett Florens is a South African photographer who selected 75 of his favorite bridal portraits to explore in detail, giving the reader an inside look at both the creative development of each concept before the shoot and the technical execution of the photographer’s—and bride’s—vision. Featuring brides with a variety of looks, from classic to fashion forward, and images shot both indoors and outside, the book provides instruction on a wide range of techniques. Florens is a master of lighting, so lighting diagrams are provided for each image, making it easy for readers to adapt the setups to their own subjects and shooting style. Posing techniques are also covered in detail, with tips for both refining the appearance of the bride and for communicating something about her personality through the pose selected. Florens is also well known for his fashion-inspired poses, and the aesthetic concepts that make them work effectively are explored. With tips for remaining true to personal style while working to satisfy the tastes and demands of a variety of brides, it will be a valuable addition to the library of any professional photographer or advanced student of photography.

Every wedding is a journey; it starts off slowly many months before the big day and starts to accelerate as the auspicious occasion draws closer, with frenetic activity, unforeseen problems, and heightened emotions causing bumps and swerves along the road. When the day dawns, the hill to climb in the hours ahead can seem arduous, or for the ber-prepared and relaxed, it could simply be plain sailing. And once the formalities are over and the party gets started, its usually a speedy downhill ride from there! Photographers tasked with the job of recording the events of the day need to make this journey as pleasant as possible for the clients. Of course, this is no small task. In this book, Brett Florens takes readers step by step through one entire wedding, offering tips to smooth the rocky road for their clients. He provides a play-by-play look at all of the photographic tasks of the day, from the pre-shoot production procedures (engaging with the client about the look and feel of the shoot, developing a mood board [a collection of images, colors, etc. that will inspire the images]), to the engagement shoot, through to the post-wedding shoot and the compilation of the wedding album. He explains, in simple language, how he executed each aspect of the shoot and created the storytelling wedding album. He also discusses his equipment selection and the reasons why he opts to use the tools he selects. Because marketing is essential when trying to attract a specific client, he outlines surefire techniques for identifying, attracting, and securing your target market, allowing you carte blanche to create images and storybooks that reflect your vision and unique interpretation of the event.

In the past decade or so, there has been a remarkable increase in the amount of destination wedding photography work available. Clients getting married abroad are able to search online for their dream destination and find service providers that really resonate with them—whether these are photographers, florists, or DJs. There are still vendors who are not willing to travel, however more and more realize what a golden opportunity this is and are making “destination weddings” a specialty. Brett Florens has traveled the world shooting weddings for high-end clients. In this book, he shows you how to meet the challenges of every phase of the wedding day when shooting in exotic locations, customs, and circumstances you may be encountering for the very first time. From from the first consultation to the final album design, Florens walks you through one complete wedding—shot in exotic Dubai. Each step of the way, he reveals how to work smarter and get the shots you want!

Wedding photographers are under tremendous pressure to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments-from the bride's preparations, to the ceremony, to the reception and the exit. They are forced to shoot in low light in every wedding-whether in poorly lit ceremony and reception venues or, later in the day, when the peak lighting has faded. This presents myriad problems and obstacles to achieving beautiful, artfully executed images of the events of the wedding day.In this book, popular photoeducator Brett Florens and contributors provide digital photo techniques and lighting solutions-from reflectors, to LED lights, to flash-that will help you ensure that no important image is lost to poor light or exposure concerns. From choosing and using the best camera settings to scouting locations with interesting, workable light, to creating gorgeous artistic effects, this book provides the skills you need to get THE shot at every stage of the wedding and in any locale.

With fashion-inspired images and discussions on the techniques used to create them, this sensational handbook guides both serious amateurs and professional photographers through the rigors of running a successful wedding-photography business. Couples today allocate larger portions of their wedding budgets toward saving the memories of their day on film, and breaking into this business as a photographer can seem like a daunting task, but this manual helps photographers navigate the entire process. From acquiring the fundamental tools of the trade and scouting out shots to album design and postproduction tasks such as image editing, enlargement, mounting, and closing the sale, this guide offers the inspiration needed to grow profits, earn recognition, and continue to develop as an artist.