Wedding and Portrait Photography Course (5 Day)

Wedding and Portrait Photography Course

Wedding and Portrait Photography Training - 5 day course

Learn how to...

• Shoot a complete Mock Wedding (Bride-Prep to First Dance) Home and at Church
• Setup a photography studio (Lighting, Posing etc)
• Shoot a Bride and Groom in the studio (Pre-Wedding Studio Shoot)
• Photograph kids, adults and Pets at the studio
• Improve your own photography skills
• Business Know-How
• Earn a serious income
• Max 10 Students
• Learn how to get letters after your name
£895


THIS COURSE HAS CHANGED

We no longer offer a 5 day wedding & Portrait Course. This course is now split into 2 separate categories. We have decided to offer an extended Wedding course and the Portrait Course will now be offered independently. All of this page content PLUS MORE will still be available.

We have decided to do this so we can extend the Wedding training offered, and it's to help students to absorb the mass amount of information in an easier to digest format

PORTRAIT (2 day - NOW HELD AT WEEKENDS)

WEDDING (3 or 4 Day)


4-Day Wedding Course

2020

Mon 4th May - Thus 7th May

SOLD OUT

£695

2019

Jul 29th - 31st

SOLD OUT

£695

Oct 7th - 9th

SOLD OUT

£695


Wedding and Portrait Photography Course (5 Day)

Mission Statement:

Wedding and Portrait Photography Course - Wedding Photography Training - In brief our aim is simple; we will teach you everything you need to know to help get you up and running as a professional photographer. We will teach you every aspect of shooting a wedding from start (Bride-Prep) to finish (First dance). This includes posing the Bride, Groom, Best Man, Bridesmaids and Groups etc. We will teach you how to get the best out of everyone on the day but most importantly how to take modern pictures that sell!

We will teach you how to setup a studio and take stunning photographs of kids, adults and the family etc.

"Wow what an amazing experience,  I communicated with Paula via the website and email and I almost immediately feel relaxed, Paula was able to recommend accommodation near to the studio's.  So arrived on the Sunday night, In the morning I was a little nervous as I did not know what to expect. Within moments Gary and Paula made me feel welcome despite being an hour early. The course was relaxed but professional. Gary was such a great guy he made the learning interesting and exciting. If you want to take that step on to becoming a professional photographer then Look no further. This is a true 5 Star experience right here.  Plenty of refreshments and an amazing venue. Hazlewood Castle and the model were brilliant and professional.   

Thank you Johnny & Chloe as well as the others"
Paul Streeter.

"WOW!!! What a fantastic course. I have just completed the 5 day wedding course with Gary and Paula at Shoot Smart. The amount of information shared with us was amazing. This really is the only course you will need to improve your wedding photography skills. The course is worth every penny, you will not be disappointed.
Gary’s easy manner, and the amusing way he delivers the course material is very inspiring. Paula’s input as the second shooter and assistant is also invaluable. Also Paula’s lunches are a real treat. What a fantastic team.
 

Thank you both for a wonderful week"
Keith Deamer.

"Attended the 5 day wedding and portrait course last week - amazing!!
I've been using a DSLR for many years however, learnt some really cool stuff & much needed back to basics!
Gary's style of training is fantastic! Makes it fun & easy to understand & Paula was great too! Oh, & not to forget the lovely & plentiful lunches! 🙂

Getting ready to book my next course"
Jags.

"I've just finished the wedding/portrait course with Gary and Paula at Shootsmart, and have been delighted with the results.

We were presented with a huge amount of information in a short time, but the way in which Gary delivers it makes it easy to understand and - more importantly - put into practice.  

Everyone on the course benefited from Gary and Paula's extensive knowledge, patience and tireless enthusiasm for photography.  A great venue, relaxed atmosphere, warm hospitality, plus some professional-looking shots by the end of the week - perfect.  

Will definitely be back for more"
John Newbury.

"I did both the Love Your SLR (15th March) and the 5 Day Wedding/Portrait Course (2nd - 5th March) and both were excellent. I bought my camera sometime last year and pretty much never used it as I didn't really know what I was doing. I'd read a couple of books in the past but nothing beats hand on experience and Gary give you that experience in droves.

From photographing items such as shoes, flowers, wedding dresses etc, to people in poses in a mock wedding at Ripley Castle (North Yorkshire), to people in a studio, to off camera flash location shoots around Elland, to using and understanding light meters, The list goes on and on.

I had a fantastic time at shootsmart and I would like to thank Gary and his wife Paula who kept us well fed and everything running to schedule, And Kelly who is their assistant/stand in model.

I can't recommend them highly enough."
William Callister

"I have just completed the 5 day wedding & portrait course run by Gary Gough and his wife Paula. I have been looking for a course such as this since being made redundant last year and to kick start my new career in wedding & portrait photography. I came across ShootSmart Photography Training, and after reading all the reviews decided to book the full 5 days (3 days wedding plus 2 days portrait). From walking in the studio on Monday morning to leaving on Friday evening, I enjoyed every bit and more. I have been a serious amateur for a few years and needed to fill in any gaps that I had in my technical ability, this course ticked all the boxes for me. You can read all the books and watch all the video's, but nothing beats hands on experience taught by a true professional photographer. Gary's method of teaching is relaxed, imparting years of experience in an easy to understand way. I now have a full understanding of studio flash ratio's and how to use my light meter the correct way. Gary's wife Paula kept things ticking along all week, and also kept the course members fed and watered.....A true family run course, which I would highly recommend to for anyone looking to improve their photography skills. If your looking for a photography course, look no further than ShootSmart Photography, you will not be disappointed."

Colin Sutcliffe

"I attended the 5 day wedding/portrait course in September and it was excellent. Gary is very good at getting his knowledge across, that along with his patience and sense of humor and linked with Paula's organisation skills and warmth, it made for a brilliant week which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I have learnt so many new skills including flash, posing, ambient lighting, timing, business management etc and also how to smile a bit more!
One tip I could give to anyone thinking about or attending one of ShootSmart's courses is to make as many notes as you can along the way as the knowledge I gained was immense.
Many many thanks to Gary and Paula, I couldn't recommend these guys more!"

Ian Heald

"5 Day wedding & studio course WHAT YOU WAITING FOR ??? BOOK THE COURSE NOW Seriously what are you waiting for? I wish I booked the course last year. Since I've got back from the course I've done nothing but plan for the launch of my own photography business. One day I might be able to make the switch to full time pro.Gary and his team are great, very welcoming, great lunches provided and plenty of drinks available. The Studio is excellent. I could go on, The Photoshop actions sessions were amazing. If you are thinking about turning a hobby into a business give this course ago"
Michael Scott


The following video is a 3 minute snapshot and insight into our "HANDS ON" Wedding Photography Training.
This particular Day was at Hazlewood Castle. This day forms part of the 3/5 Day course.

A massive thanks to Lee Call of Lee Call Photography for the above video production - Cheers Lee

"Practical 'hands on' shooting - not sitting in a classroom learning theory"

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Wedding and Portrait Photography Workshop (5 Day)

Wedding and Portrait Photography Workshop

General Course Outline

This 5-day course is aimed at the enthusiastic photographer looking to improve their skills or change of careers. If you want to earn a serious income from your own home or small inexpensive Studio, then here is a 100% guaranteed way for you to learn how in the quickest time possible. We focus on practical 'hands-on' shooting with a strong emphasis on camera handling, not sitting in a classroom learning theory.

There's intuitive instruction on every aspect of photographing a complete wedding from the Pre-Wedding shoot and Bridal prep through to the first dance. Everything you need to know about running studio sessions and how to take stunning portraits. We cover the business aspects in great detail too!

DESCRIPTION:
ShootSmart Wedding and Portrait photography course is intended to impart a high level of proficiency to the enthusiastic amateur and semi-professional photographer looking to start a career as a Professional Photographer or wishing to shoot weddings and Portraits for fun.

5 day Wedding/Portrait Photography Workshop

Wedding
Shooting a wedding is a huge responsibility. You are in charge of capturing a historic day in people’s lives. You need to be a proficient camera user, technically sound, and be creative and able to handle the pressure of the day professionally.

Wedding photography demands people skills, being able to work under pressure, handling any scenario, or any weather condition and being versatile, flexible, adaptable, personable, engaging and well-organized. It’s about summing up a scenario quickly for the best backdrop, working the light and implementing the nuances of lens perspective, depth of field and exposure options.

ShootSmart wedding photography course teaches you the skill-set to shoot at a professional level, to capture the flavour, the mood and the magic of the day. Ideally, you will have done our “Love your SLR” course or be at a similar level of competency. The course is a real hands-on, and we cover every aspect of a typical wedding day, from the pre-wedding shoot and Bride prep right through to the first dance. The group will be limited to a maximum of 10 for a highly personalised training experience using models and set props to re-create real-life wedding scenarios.

"Just returned from 5 Day Wedding and Portrait Workshop, run by Gary and Paula Gough, at Shootsmart. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the information was presented in a light hearted manner, with plenty of jokes and stories from Gary and Paula, which helped get the information across.One day was a mock wedding, held at the lovely Hazlewood Castle, with two lovely models, and plenty of posing and setup advice, and I've come away with some fantastic pictures, which if they hadn't come off my card I would never have believed they were mine.Other days were spent in the studio, outside with off camera flash and some amazing Photoshop sessions.I've come away with a lot more knowledge, and look forward to attending other courses. Definitely recommend the courses if you want to do more than point and shoot with your camera"
Peter Simpson

PT I - Beautiful Wedding Photography


Portraiture
The mark of a good portrait photographer is the ability to consistently produce high-quality images - getting control of light is a combination of experience, expertise, and instinct and that is what this course is all about. Learn how to shoot babies, children, families, groups and friends. Learn to develop your style - whether this is creative and experimental, fun or formal.
You will learn all you need to know about studio lighting from scratch and learn typical 1, 2 and 4 light set-ups. Learn low and high-key lighting techniques.

Photographing people in all walks of life is hugely popular yet it is usually done poorly. We train you to recognize the quality and direction of the light, to implement creative composition, to understand poses, backdrops, lens perspective, but most of all what sells! - Gary Gough

No previous experience necessary

Banner-FREE-Business-Support

FREE CONTRACTS/FORMS

  • Wedding (Bride & Groom) Contract
  • Wedding Photography Booking Confirmation
  • Image Licence
  • Complaints Procedure
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Customer Care Statement
  • Print Release Form
  • Model Release Form
  • Parental Consent for Child Photography Form

Course Objectives:

Wedding
• Photograph a complete mock wedding with a Bride & Groom

Learn how to...
• shoot weddings (Pre-Wedding + Bride Prep to Fist Dance)
• pose the Bride
• pose the Groom
• pose the Bride & Groom
• pose the Groups
• shoot the bridal Prep – Bride & the Dress
• take artistic shots: shoes, dress and jewellery etc.
• take cameo shots: flowers, cars, the rings, table settings, the cake etc.
• To photograph the reception & speeches
• First Dance (Capture the atmosphere correctly)

Learn...
• Post-wedding workflow and production
• Tricks of the trade that make your images really “STAND OUT”
• How to prepare the images for Print
• How to create albums that sell

Studio
• Photograph Children and the Family

• Introduction to Studio Lighting
• Read a Light Meter
• Typical 1, 2 and 4 light setups (Low and High Key)
• Single, couple and group posing
• Accessories, props, reflectors
• Advanced tips on setting up portrait shots
• Body positioning / eyes / noses / hands etc
• How to create a mini portrait studio in your own home really cheaply

Improve your skills

Learn how to...
• shoot in "Manual" and take full control.
• use your camera features to get the best results.
• be creative and use of depth of field
• compose photos
• How to use your flash
• How to use your flash Off Camera creatively
• choose the best camera/lens combinations for portraiture work
• Unbiased advice on what camera gear is best suited for your you


Get letters after your name
Is it important? Should I bother? Does it matter?
The answer to all of these questions is simply YES!
Letters after your name will give the confidence to your customers that you know exactly what you're doing. It means that you have been recognised for your skills by other professionals.
You will learn how to produce the work necessary for this. You can see a panel of work which has been produced for this purpose.
More importantly you don't need to attend boring University for 3 years to get them either!

1 Year FREE SUPPORT AND MENTORING!
Starting your own business won’t always be a smooth process, especially in the current climate. This is why we offer 12 months free business support and mentoring.
What’s the catch? There isn’t one.
The success of start-up businesses is crucial – we want you to succeed. It’s as simple as that.

5 day Wedding/Portrait Photography Workshop


Requirements:

• Any DSLR (Pro Camera available to hire £10 per day)
•Memory Card(s): (at least 8GB of memory cards for each full days shooting)
• Spare batteries.

5 Day Wedding / Portrait Course Dates

2017
Mar 13th - 17th>>SOLD OUT<<
Apr 24th - 28th>>SOLD OUT<<
Jun 12th - 16th>>SOLD OUT<<
The following are all 100% genuine testimonials left for us by our Customers

""I recently completed the 5 day wedding course run by Gary and Paula, the experience from start to finish was superb, and very professionally run. The tution given was done in such a way that everyone in the group was relaxed and this enabled everyone to learn with ease. The course content was structured in a way that both experianced and beginners could learn together without any problems. The wedding venue of Hazelwood castle was the icing on the cake. I can recommend this course to anyone out there wanting to get into the photography business, as it not only covers the photography aspect but the business and processing sides. As a direct result of the course i have 4 wedding bookings already over the next 6 months. THANKS Gary, Paula and the rest of team"
Steve evans

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"Just completed the 5 day course and loved every minute of it, this couple ooze inspiration, so being a complete beginner on the technical side of photography I came away with a wealth of knowledge and buzzing with inspiration, Gary and Paula couldn't have crammed anymore information into five days and couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating, I am now hoping to book the five day landscape course, I honestly can't believe how far I have come and delighted I stumbled across this training course to explore my passion for photography"
Amanda Moore

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"Just returned from 5 Day Wedding and Portrait Workshop, run by Gary and Paula Gough, at Shootsmart. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the information was presented in a light hearted manner, with plenty of jokes and stories from Gary and Paula, which helped get the information across.One day was a mock wedding, held at the lovely Hazelwood Castle, with two lovely models, and plenty of posing and setup advice, and I've come away with some fantastic pictures, which if they hadn't come off my card I would never have believed they were mine.Other days were spent in the studio, outside with off camera flash and some amazing Photoshop sessions.I've come away with a lot more knowledge, and look forward to attending other courses. Definitely recommend the courses if you want to do more than point and shoot with your camera"
Peter Simpson

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"5 Day wedding & studio course WHAT YOU WAITING FOR ??? BOOK THE COURSE NOW Seriously what are you waiting for? I wish i booked the course last year. Since I've got back from the course I’ve done nothing but plan for the launch of my own photography business. One day i might be able to make the switch to full time pro.Gary and his team are great, very welcoming, great lunches provided and plenty of drinks available. The Studio is excellent. I could go on, The photoshop actions sessions were amazing.if you are thinking about turning a hobby into a business give this course ago"
Michael Scott

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I have done several courses with Paula and Gary ,all were conducted in a friendly light-hearted environment in which Gary got all the points across to enable me to understand the course and techniques  required ......fantastic studio and the out of studio venues will blow your mind ..... For me the best there is
Ian bower

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I did both the Love Your SLR (15th March) and the 5 Day Wedding/Portrait Course (2nd - 5th March) and both were excellent. I bought my camera sometime last year and pretty much never used it as I didn't really know what I was doing. I'd read a couple of books in the past but nothing beats hand on experience and Gary give you that experience in droves.From photographing items such as shoes, flowers, wedding dresses etc, to people in poses in a mock wedding at Ripley Castle (North Yorkshire), to people in a studio, to off camera flash location shoots around Elland, to using and understanding light meters, The list goes on and on.I had a fantastic time at shootsmart and I would like to thank Gary and his wife Paula who kept us well fed and everything running to schedule, And Kelly who is their assistant/stand in model.I can't recommend them highly enough.
William Callister

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4-Day Wedding Course

2020

Mon 4th May - Thus 7th May

SOLD OUT

£695

2019

Jul 29th - 31st

SOLD OUT

£695

Oct 7th - 9th

SOLD OUT

£695

 

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