How to Photograph a Wedding Ceremony (FULL Breakdown)

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
  • In this episode of Wedding Day 101 we're breaking down how to approach the ceremony! If you're a brand new photographer, this episode is exactly what you need before photographing your first wedding!
    Make sure to check out the rest of the Wedding Day 101 series playlist: • Wedding Day 101
    COURSES + PRODUCTS: geni.us/kj-store
    KJ EDUCATION COMMUNITY: geni.us/join-kj-community
    KJ ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP | geni.us/yt-all-access
    KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | geni.us/kj-freebies
    Check out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses!
    FREE Lighting Class | geni.us/kj-class-lighting
    FREE Editing Class | geni.us/kj-class-editing
    FREE Posing Class | geni.us/kj-class-posing
    WEBSITE | geni.us/katelyn-james
    BLOG | geni.us/katelyn-james-blog
    INSTAGRAM | geni.us/katelyn-james-insta
    When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links!
    00:00 Intro
    00:37 Processional Breakdown
    04:25 Main Ceremony Breakdown
    16:06 Recessional Breakdown

КОМЕНТАРІ • 274

  • @jesslynmccartney2527
    @jesslynmccartney2527 Рік тому +67

    I’m obsessed with how this was set up like a sports play - this is the most athletic I’ve ever felt 😹 I love your approach!

    • @jesslynmccartney2527
      @jesslynmccartney2527 Рік тому +2

      Also when you said “raise your prices” I laughed out loud, yes ma’am!!! ❤️

    • @KatelynJames
      @KatelynJames  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @izzbizz3378
    @izzbizz3378 2 роки тому +182

    I’m shootings my first official wedding in….4 hours 😂 so this was very helpful! Quick sub ✅

    • @KatelynJames
      @KatelynJames  2 роки тому +7

      Love it! Let us know how it went!

    • @Play4YourLi4e
      @Play4YourLi4e Рік тому +2

      Same hahaha

    • @izzbizz3378
      @izzbizz3378 Рік тому +35

      @@KatelynJames it was amazing! A lot of hard work being a solo shooter but believe me, your video helped me with my placement during key moments and the way you had it drawn out made it very easy to digest. Thank you again!😊

    • @initiumphotography
      @initiumphotography Рік тому

      Been there 😅

    • @Rakesh11503
      @Rakesh11503 Рік тому +1

      When shooting in harsh light, what metering mode are you using?

  • @IMGDirect
    @IMGDirect 2 роки тому +11

    Nobody is doing what you’re doing on UA-cam. One of the best photography channels on UA-cam hands down.

  • @juditvitan7327
    @juditvitan7327 2 роки тому +39

    As a photographer myself, I LOVE learning from other photographers and continue expanding & growing to become a better photographer no matter how much I already know. There is always more to know & learn that helps us tweak some areas to be the best of the best. Being creative too comes at its finest - once you get the hang of it which is a great skill to have.
    I appreciate you sharing this insightful information. THANK YOU

    • @KatelynJames
      @KatelynJames  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much!! That means a lot!!

  • @VXEO
    @VXEO Рік тому +8

    You have literally just saved my life!! I have a wedding shoot this morning and I’ve been going out of my mind thinking I should stand right at the front… your layout is perfect and makes sense. Thank you so so much!! 😅

  • @user-yz1gd2ne8b
    @user-yz1gd2ne8b День тому +1

    im shooting my first wedding in a days time ...im freaking out but this has helped me so bad ....thankyou

  • @jules9669
    @jules9669 9 місяців тому +5

    I can't thank you enough! I have autism and this is my first wedding ceremony I'm shooting for my photography business tomorrow. Thank you for helping give me confidence about where I need to be and when!!❤

  • @k1nser
    @k1nser Рік тому +18

    I'm shooting my first wedding tomorrow and was searching for last minute tips because of nerves. I've already prepped for it- extra batteries, second camera, etc. but I was still iffy on where to be during different parts of the ceremony. Your explanation of these diagrams helped me so much!

    • @KatelynJames
      @KatelynJames  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @juangiraud6013
      @juangiraud6013 Рік тому +2

      The more you do - the more you learn. Including where to stand because each of your weddings comes with their own story lines. What ever we plan to execute never takes place so you learn to go with the flow and be at 38 places at one time. Wedding days are my longest days. So even when hired to do 8hrs of coverage - for me it's a 12-15hr day concentrated on the wedding day. No one ever beats me to the church nor the reception.
      - Giraud

  • @taylorhusband9052
    @taylorhusband9052 9 місяців тому +2

    Shooting my first wedding this Saturday and I am an anxious mess. You are helping me SO much. THANK YOU!!!

  • @jessicamedaris2593
    @jessicamedaris2593 2 роки тому +16

    Super helpful. I’m photographing my first solo wedding this weekend and KJ All Access has been such a lifesaver!

    • @KatelynJames
      @KatelynJames  2 роки тому

      Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

  • @samjulianprods
    @samjulianprods Рік тому

    This is amazing work!

  • @tallflamingo1373
    @tallflamingo1373 Рік тому

    Wonderful video! Thank you so much!!

  • @philiportega4292
    @philiportega4292 Рік тому

    love the video so on point Thank you

  • @marcewing3514
    @marcewing3514 Рік тому

    Brilliant!! Very concise and helpful! Thank you!

  • @wscphotographyc.e.o.7677
    @wscphotographyc.e.o.7677 10 місяців тому

    This was AMAZING

  • @melanieboonstra5766
    @melanieboonstra5766 Рік тому

    This is soooo helpful! I am so thankful for this video

  • @letitiabruintjies3397
    @letitiabruintjies3397 Рік тому

    thank you for sharing your experience

  • @valdemarcaballero5298
    @valdemarcaballero5298 2 роки тому

    EXCELLENT, GREAT VIDEO!!! thanks for sharing!!!

  • @yannguerin3164
    @yannguerin3164 Рік тому

    That was amazing! Thank you

  • @unforgettablelensphotography
    @unforgettablelensphotography 8 днів тому

    Thank you.

  • @JCImagesBehindtheShot
    @JCImagesBehindtheShot 7 місяців тому

    Super helpful!! Thanks!!!

  • @kierstingunnels7281
    @kierstingunnels7281 Рік тому

    Thank you !

  • @Illusionary_INTJ
    @Illusionary_INTJ 3 місяці тому

    Very helpful!

  • @skydivejw
    @skydivejw Місяць тому

    Katelyn, this is so helpful. Thank you!!!

  • @mesther3191
    @mesther3191 Рік тому

    such a good teacher...i just subscribed

  • @ADG843VA
    @ADG843VA 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video and the freebies! Blessings to you

  • @bigrob1409
    @bigrob1409 Рік тому +6

    This is one of the most helpful and insightful videos I’ve ever seen, getting prepped for my first wedding shoot in a month!

  • @amberkaylonski923
    @amberkaylonski923 Рік тому +2

    This was so amazingly helpful! I’ve been a wedding photographer for four years now and it’s great to have this even now! Thank you for making and sharing!! xx

  • @ladd1000
    @ladd1000 Рік тому

    This is great information 👏

  • @KeaniSoa
    @KeaniSoa Рік тому

    This is really a great video! Learned a lot!! Also on the expectations as a second shooter. Thank you Katelyn!

  • @oflightbeguile
    @oflightbeguile 2 місяці тому

    thank you so much! this was so helpful and I feel way for confident!

  • @ChristianTejada
    @ChristianTejada Рік тому

    Thank you!!! Super useful - will be shooting a wedding this weekend!

  • @lindseygates3712
    @lindseygates3712 Рік тому

    love this

  • @norgerichard
    @norgerichard Рік тому

    This is very help full 👍

  • @meritisak2576
    @meritisak2576 Рік тому

    Thank you MRS Katelyn for all these efforts ,God bless you and your family.

  • @TheRealAdele
    @TheRealAdele Рік тому +7

    You are a gem!!! I'm still a new-ish wedding photographer and I'm so happy to have found your channel. You've taught me almost everything I know since I jumped so quickly into the industry. Such a lifesaver, thanks Katelyn!

  • @yourmomentsAnders
    @yourmomentsAnders Рік тому

    Shooting my first whole wedding tomorrow. This was Sooo helpful. Keep your fingers crossed that everything goes well.

  • @AStageForTheKingdom
    @AStageForTheKingdom Рік тому +1

    This is so helpful! Thank you! Photographing weddings reminds me so much of theatre. It's a bit stressful and chaotic, with high-stakes, highly problematic if you fail, and you only get one chance to get it right (per performance). It's important to know your role, to have your choreography down, to know exactly what to say and do for each part of the event so you can be cool and confident and hopefully not make any major mistakes. It's also important to be ready to improvise and to stay calm and roll with the punches.

  • @Giibbz
    @Giibbz 10 місяців тому

    First wedding on Saturday, this definitely helped to give me a few ideas of what I need to do! Thank you for the great video!

  • @jewel9246
    @jewel9246 Місяць тому

    This was incredibly helpful, thank you! I'm doing my first wedding a week and a half!

  • @meganseitz1003
    @meganseitz1003 2 роки тому +1

    So helpful Katelyn!! Thank you so much!

  • @melodyphillips2388
    @melodyphillips2388 Рік тому +4

    I shot a wedding today, and used notes to make sure I got everything as laid out in this video! I bet I muttered my way thru where to go and when a dozen times, and even walked thru it in the sanctuary before too many guests had arrived! It all went very smoothly, getting the shots for this ceremony. Thanks for what I consider assistance!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @sierrarichter6797
    @sierrarichter6797 11 місяців тому

    not me last minute studying for a wedding tomorrow! first one solo! thanks for this. i will take many of your tips!

  • @angiemyhre.photography
    @angiemyhre.photography 5 місяців тому

    This is probably the most helpful video you’d done 🎉👏👏

  • @montisphotography
    @montisphotography Рік тому

    You earned my subscription today. Thanks!

  • @andrewra8563
    @andrewra8563 2 роки тому +1

    Katelyn, you're amazing! thank you for all these videos!

  • @JETFoto806
    @JETFoto806 Рік тому

    Glad I found this. Shooting my first wedding next weekend solo. It's a small backyard wedding but this is all great info to have.

  • @garasefora8043
    @garasefora8043 Місяць тому

    Most helpful video I have seen about photography. It’s like simple coaching. Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @jennasedgwick682
    @jennasedgwick682 2 роки тому +13

    Loved watching this! Thank you for breaking it down for solo photographers as well!

  • @rms4621
    @rms4621 Рік тому +1

    Wow thanks for this! You are an awesome teacher thanks for sharing.

  • @Thekaitlynmcdole
    @Thekaitlynmcdole 4 місяці тому

    Shooting my first wedding tomorrow and I needed this!

  • @daviyuki4121
    @daviyuki4121 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the Tips! Tomorrow I’m going to shoot a wedding for the first time, the video really helped me 🙌

  • @1215mymy
    @1215mymy Рік тому

    💕Thank you!

  • @coryducey2650
    @coryducey2650 Рік тому

    I recall my wedding and everything you mentioned was done minus the 2nd shooter.
    I was asked to do a friend's wedding. 3xcited

  • @rhondarose959
    @rhondarose959 Рік тому

    My husband and I are shooting our 1st wedding next Saturday and this diagram and tutorial on where to stand,what lens to use was so very helpful...thank you so much for this❤

  • @m1ch4Lko
    @m1ch4Lko 2 роки тому +1

    This is priceless! Thank you.

  • @DanielMaquiling
    @DanielMaquiling Рік тому

    this is a good no nonsense video, earned a sub, first wedding shoot in 2 days

  • @MaccaulyHanson-fc1qh
    @MaccaulyHanson-fc1qh Рік тому

    Loved this video very helpful as I’m looking to it photography. What camera do you use?

  • @ashleykayy08
    @ashleykayy08 Рік тому +1

    T minus 13 days until I shoot my first wedding... Even though it's for friends, I've been SO NERVOUS! Your videos have been a BIG help in calming my nerves! thank you so much!!

  • @annlosinski
    @annlosinski 2 роки тому +3

    Love this and it definitely gives me some things to think about when I'm shooting. I generally do a lot of Catholic weddings and end up with a long lens most of the time because I'm terrified of getting too close to shoot with a 35 or 50 😬

  • @organichealings
    @organichealings 8 місяців тому

    Katelyn, thank you. Your explanation and voice gave me confidence. Other videos got me anxious. I appreciate your beginner and single shooter tips. God bless you.

  • @lisakenney6094
    @lisakenney6094 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much. This is the most helpful video.

  • @mikewoodside2223
    @mikewoodside2223 7 місяців тому +1

    I literally shot my very first wedding today and I’m so bummed I didn’t see this until now. 😫 luckily it was my friends wedding and I didn’t do too bad but still I wish I saw this. Definitely gonna be watching the videos of how you photograph weddings.

  • @davidalan7
    @davidalan7 Рік тому

    very good!

  • @shanewilson7994
    @shanewilson7994 7 місяців тому

    I'm shooting my first wedding Friday, solo shooter and I'm super nervous, but I appreciate this video and its helped me a ton on my placement ideas and to figure out what I'm packing to take with me lens wise since I've started to amass a collection.

  • @esteracz4763
    @esteracz4763 10 місяців тому

    Wow. I am editing photos right now and wanted to learn a bit more.. and I think your video is the best ever!! It’s just so great prepared. Thanks and greetings from Poland 😊❤

  • @jusbeme4me
    @jusbeme4me Рік тому

    Love watching the video. Great information and what is the widest and fastest Lense to use as you mentioned, when the bride and groom are coming down the aisle?

  • @treasuremediazw
    @treasuremediazw 2 роки тому +2

    This is great - thanks for your time and effort sharing your experiences so we can get a head start!

  • @Nelsonng6688
    @Nelsonng6688 2 роки тому +1

    Great job! I'm learning a lot from your video!
    Thanks👍😊

    • @KatelynJames
      @KatelynJames  2 роки тому

      Awesome Nelson!! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @MichelleRenee-ui5th
    @MichelleRenee-ui5th 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this!! I was just asked to do my first professional shoot at a wedding. Talk about feeling pressure! 😱 BUT I am really excited! This video helped so much!

  • @saminabarqoi582
    @saminabarqoi582 2 роки тому +5

    This was amazing! I'm curious to know about your preferred aperture/apertures throughout the ceremony though :)

  • @lampv
    @lampv Рік тому +1

    This was great.

  • @thewildthornberrie3536
    @thewildthornberrie3536 2 роки тому +1

    Can’t wait to watch this !

  • @modernmusicstudio303
    @modernmusicstudio303 Рік тому +1

    The diagrams are super helpful! Excellent video!

  • @notallaboutmeministry3285
    @notallaboutmeministry3285 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @DallasandSarah
    @DallasandSarah 8 місяців тому +1

    This is incredibly helpful. I do my first real wedding tomorrow

  • @mdcoker
    @mdcoker Рік тому

    Thank you, this is very practical and educative. Do you have a video explaining camera settings and how to take shots of guests during reception

  • @josediazh3890
    @josediazh3890 9 місяців тому

    Muchas gracias

  • @melissaysitall7703
    @melissaysitall7703 2 роки тому +4

    This was amazing 🤩 I’ve never been main photographer so this was amazing!! Thank you & can’t wait to check out the free trials!

    • @KatelynJames
      @KatelynJames  2 роки тому

      Love it! Let us know if you have any questions!!

  • @hyunju225
    @hyunju225 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! It was very helpful :)

  • @ftinungki
    @ftinungki 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!!! Shooting my first wedding next month and really needed this!!

  • @Fremen02
    @Fremen02 9 місяців тому

    Nice video.
    Was thinking about how on sony that new Tamron 35-150 really helps with avoiding all those lens changes during the ceremony. :). Maybe they'll make it for rf mount in the future.

  • @BruiserFL
    @BruiserFL 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video, thanks.
    I've learned so much from your online courses and I highly recommend them.

    • @KatelynJames
      @KatelynJames  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much!! That means a lot!!

  • @cocokorbel
    @cocokorbel Рік тому

    I’m obsessed with the 25-105 mm it has all the variables you’re talking about I go through the same thing without this lens it solves so many problems 😅

  • @ravenwardlow2646
    @ravenwardlow2646 2 роки тому +1

    I love your videos Katelyn!!!

  • @Julie-lw3it
    @Julie-lw3it 2 роки тому +4

    You’re just the best! I was recently trying to explain a lot of the key points you made to my second shooter and now I can just shoot this video her way ;) excited for the rest of this series!

  • @jimwlouavl
    @jimwlouavl 2 роки тому +5

    You really made this interesting and persuasive about the value of experience. I’m not a wedding photographer but was just curious, and I’ve come away impressed!

  • @GroupFitWiltshire
    @GroupFitWiltshire Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. If you can’t walk around do you still walk through/past everyone

  • @martinpickard5818
    @martinpickard5818 Рік тому

    So glad that Tamron made the 35-150 f2 - f2.8 for Sony….makes life so much easier.Thank you for you channel.

  • @elizabethavila2966
    @elizabethavila2966 9 місяців тому

    So glad I found your video! I had the brilliant idea to shoot my own wedding which is in 2 months. 😅 Now to find a trusted 2nd shooter to help me out 😃

  • @willordpeetey9936
    @willordpeetey9936 Рік тому +1

    This is very educative✊

  • @thepeytonshow4403
    @thepeytonshow4403 11 місяців тому +3

    My first wedding is in a few days and this was so informative and clutch ! Thanks so much for this ! your channel is God sent for me right now.

  • @jasmck3261
    @jasmck3261 11 місяців тому

    Yesterday I was asked to shoot at a wedding. It will be my first time... 😳
    But thankfully I've stumbled on your video which I will no doubt watch a few times before. Thanks so much for helping us who have no clue ! 😂
    I only have apsc so I will take that into consideration regarding the lens choices you make in this tutorial. Thanks again. 😊👍

  • @justinemarie6109
    @justinemarie6109 2 роки тому +6

    Watched this whole video even though I’ve been shooting for 11 years🤣 I’ll watch anything Katelyn puts out #alwaysgold

  • @davidmunoz-sm9hf
    @davidmunoz-sm9hf Рік тому +1

    Awesome, great diagrams!!, Wow great explanations and Iam just amazed on your direction!!!, one of a kind (Full Breakdown)!!

  • @lavondad5598
    @lavondad5598 2 роки тому +1

    Katelyn this was so helpful! The chart qnd visuals. I just started 2nd shooting and will be doing SMALL intimate lead weddings.

  • @rodolfoarmendarizhernandez8325
    @rodolfoarmendarizhernandez8325 2 роки тому +1

    This is awesome!

  • @gabolujan3109
    @gabolujan3109 2 роки тому +1

    I have just finished a wedding have another in a few weeks and another. This really focuses my mind to what I can work on.

  • @danleamons
    @danleamons Рік тому +1

    I’m doing my 3rd wedding Saturday. I absolutely love your diagrams and discussion of lens choices, as well as what to do when there’s no second shooter.

  • @deannadidthat4530
    @deannadidthat4530 2 роки тому +1

    Love this!

    • @KatelynJames
      @KatelynJames  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed it!!