Wedding Photography Certification

- When a client is searching for the right photographer to shoot their wedding, they will take into consideration the photographer's credentials, experience, awards and certifications. Many people believe that simply having the right camera will make them marketable. Not true. A good education in the craft and industry is a must in order to be successful. CCforP has developed a course track specifically designed for photographers who want to start a successful wedding photography business.

6 - WEEK CLASS REQUIREMENTS

1 - DAY WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS

1.

Introduction to Digital Photography

2.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS3

3.

Intermediate Digital Photography

4.

Intermediate Adobe Photoshop CS3

5.

Portraiture

6.

Studio 101

7.

Lightroom

8.

Outdoor Photography

9.

Wedding Photography

10.

Multi-media

1.

Photo Biz 101

2.

Photo Copyright

3.

Photo Biz Promo

4.

Photo Biz Marketing

5.

Business & Ethics

6.

Workflow

7.

Bridal Portraits

8.

Coaching Models

9.

Natural Lighting

10.

Macro Photography

11.

Location Lighting

12.

Post Production

13.

Build-A-Book

14.

Build-A-Blog

15.

Edit Portfolio

16.

Contract and Negotiations


To obtain a CCforP certification, students must complete the above core classes and workshops. After completing the required curriculum, students will be asked to submit their digital portfolios for review by a panel of CCforP staff. Additionally, students must have assisted or acted as a second shooter at two separate wedding events.Two letters of recommendation by the primary wedding photographers will be required along with the digital portfolio submission. the final portfolio must be displayed online through a BLOG created by the student and the BLOG will be up for review as well.


Portfolio Critique Requirements

A 60 second muli-media piece on a topic of student's choosing

20 Total Portfolio Images

10

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Wedding Photographs

2

Wedding Preparation Pictures

2

Ceremony Pictures

2

Detail Pictures

2

Group Pictures

2

Reception Pictures

2

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Studio Photographs

2

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Bridal Portraits

2

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Photojournalism Photographs

2

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Environmental Portraits

2

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Photographer's Choice



2010 Course Sessions

Jan 5 - Feb 11
March 2 - April 8
April 27 - June 3
June 22 - July 29
August 17 - Sept 23
Oct 18 - Dec 3

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654 King Street, Suite D | Charleston, SC 29403 | 843-720-3105

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