SUMMARY
John Branch IV's guide details crucial skills for aspiring wedding photographers, starting with the exposure triangle and manual mode. He emphasizes mastering autofocus, particularly single-point selection, and understanding the natural flow of a wedding day by starting as a third shooter. Branch also covers portfolio curation, advocating for quality over quantity, and stresses a multi-layered backup system for image files. Additionally, he highlights the importance of flash technique for challenging lighting conditions and warns about common business scams targeting photographers.
TAKEAWAYS
Master exposure, autofocus, and flash techniques for wedding photography.
Understand wedding day flow and gain experience by starting as a third shooter.
Curate a strong portfolio with fewer, high-quality images.
Implement a robust multi-layered backup system and be aware of business scams.