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First wedding? Take the 60-second planner →Weddings
How to shoot your first wedding
Survival guide: gear, timeline, mistakes to skip.
Read guide →Wedding photography timeline
Sample 8hr and 10hr schedules with realistic buffers.
Read guide →Wedding photography checklist
Every shot from getting-ready to sparkler exit.
Read guide →50 must-have wedding photos
The complete list, grouped by moment.
Read guide →Wedding photography poses
30 prompts for couple, bridal party, and family.
Read guide →Wedding lighting
Ceremony, reception, first dance, sparkler exit.
Read guide →Wedding contract template
10 clauses every contract needs, in plain English.
Read guide →Portraits & poses
Portrait shot list
Headshot, personal brand, family — 40–70 images.
Read guide →Engagement photo poses
25 natural prompts that don't feel stiff.
Read guide →Family portrait poses
By family size, plus kids-first tips.
Read guide →Boudoir poses
20 flattering poses that put the subject at ease.
Read guide →Newborn poses
Safe setups for studio and in-home sessions.
Read guide →Maternity poses
Solo, couple, and family bump sessions.
Read guide →Lighting setups
Portrait lighting setups
The 5 classic patterns every photographer should know.
Read guide →Loop lighting
The most flattering pattern — the safe default.
Read guide →Rembrandt lighting
Classic moody one-light setup.
Read guide →Split lighting
90° cinematic key for character portraits.
Read guide →Butterfly lighting
Beauty-industry front-light standard.
Read guide →Clamshell lighting
Two-source beauty for skin-detail work.
Read guide →Shot lists & planning
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