The book delves into facets that others don't. It has a sample contract which is very thorough. The verbage in the book about clients is very strong, almost bullyish. I wouldn't simply make a copy and show it to a client. The section that gives a list of expected photographs is very useful. Many of the poses and techniques kindle imagination and are very helpful as a quick refresher course.

The book seems geared toward an experienced photographer interested in handling weddings. The equipment checklist in the back of the book sounds more like an everything plus the kitchen sink list, and many beginning photographers will not have anywhere near that much equipment.

All in all, I'd recommend this book in a heartbeat. Its drawbacks are insignificant in comparison to the benefits.

38 of 38 found the following review helpful:


Very helpful for the beginning wedding photographer!  Jul 31, 2001 By Amber Long "Movie, book, and game guru"
I am about to photograph my first wedding and this book has helped me prepare for it. The book goes through the basics of setting up your business (booking, pricing, etc.) and then takes a detailed look at what is expected of today's wedding photographer. There are lots of interesting photos in the book and most of them have an explanation on how you can create the same look. There are also checklists of photos you should always take and equipment that you will want to take to the wedding. Overall, I found this book very helpful in starting my photography business and would recommend it to any beginning wedding photographer.

18 of 18 found the following review helpful:


Great Book for the Aspiring Wedding Photographer  Aug 09, 1999 By John Wilson
Photographer/writer George Schuab did very well writing this book for the aspiring wedding photographer. Complete with wedding contract sample, wedding photography checklist and almost every other page gets right down to the nuts and bolts of PROPERLY photographing key events during the Wedding Day. Using natural and artificial light, posing, creative filters, choosing a professional lab, assembling brand name wedding albums, being sensitive to the needs of the bride, posing groups and even being properly attired for the occassion. This book is a definite must have in the library of all professional wedding photographers.

15 of 15 found the following review helpful:


Definitive Wedding Photography Book  Nov 16, 1999
This book includes all the major topics, and does it well. The book addresses how to set up a business, how to get clients, how to work with them, how to choose gear and how to take the pictures. And, it has some very nice photography.

The author writes well, and the book is well illustrated. He describes how to do some different shots, each time presenting in about two pages a diagram of how the lighting was arranged, the resulting photograph and a well-written description of how to do the shot. The book is well printed.

The author describes the gear choices available in a clear, yet open-minded way. He provides a valuable summary gear checklist, consistent with his well-organized, list-based approach.

The author shows how the work is done, keeping the context of the social event and the relationships depicted in mind. This book is an outstanding achievement that I would advise anyone who is in the field or has an interest to read.

Peter

9 of 11 found the following review helpful:


Great reference book!  Aug 11, 2003 By Barbara Bell
Why reinvent the wheel when Schaub and Sklute have set the groundwork for you? Reviewed are what brides want to see in purchasing their wedding shots. Handy reference tool to freshen up on what works and what doesn't.

See all 23 customer reviews on Amazon.com