10 Tips For Setting Up A Wedding Photography Business 

Documentary style photographs are timeless, something that clients can look back in 30-50 years time and cherish all the moments captured. Especially in b&w. On-trend such as smoke bombs and poisoned colored trees (greens that turns into brown muted tones) will not be cool anymore when you look back at it years from now. These days, I see weddings photographs that are dark and sombre (funeral-like preset). It might be cool now but it won’t lasts. Keep on doing your stuff, Kevin! It's amazing.

Kevin, I just wanted to say thank you. I have been a documentary wedding photographer for the last seven years and you're certainly one of the best speakers in our industry. All the energy and spirit you're sharing in each and every video is so greatly inspiring. Take care of yourself. Have a wonderful season. And thank you for all that energy ! /Y

Needed that as I’m about to “re-launch” my wedding photography business! 👌🏽💯📸

Great advice for new wedding photographers. Client comes first I agree. I have had thirteen years of just photographing weddings, and have enjoyed it. Did not think I would end up being a wedding photographer when I left school. Weddings are very addictive if you find your own style and stick to it. I have moved over to just weekday weddings now i have a four year old. Pleasure listening to someone who is out there doing it as well.

Kevin. You are a really good photographer. Im a 26 year old Mexican photographer. I have 2 years on the industry and yes, it's hard but it my passion. And watching your videos inspire me like you don't imagine. Your work is so elegant. Thanks for sharing this tips.

Thank you so much for your words and advice... When I first left school, the natural inclination I had to make some form of a living with photography/videography was to shoot weddings, but I quickly 'learned' that I didn't like it. I felt like the amount of work (directing and posing people does not come naturally to me) didn't make up in compensation. But after discovering the world of Documentary/Reportage Weddings, stumbling on your work, I've been completely inspired. I recently shot a friends wedding without any of the 'common' wedding practices but rather, followed your 'moment, light, and composition' rule. To my huge surprise, I loved shooting and editing the whole event! I didn't think there were clients who would pay for documentary photography but now I really want to get into this world... Thank you for inspiring me! (you've also inspired my parents, who are now insistent on hiring you if I ever get married :) I've always had a problem with sharing my work on social media... I think I consumed too much good content during my school years, so I always knew my work wouldn't reach the level I wanted it too. I've been working on posting what I want to shoot but still, I either go through bouts where I post too much (in my eyes) and then I become a phantom and don't post for weeks, even months... But I'm definitely working on building my portfolio and showing what I want to shoot. I wanted to know if you had any thoughts on how to brand oneself in regards to names - I have an infinitely complex last name that very few can pronounce without difficulty. In the USA, that tends to be a bit of a letdown. My first name (Junia) is a lot easier, but I don't know if I should just use that as my domain (its available for the most part) -would have any thoughts on this matter? Would you recommend using one's name as a brand, or do you have any thoughts on using a 'company' name? - I also own a domain called 'warwickwanderer' which was an attempt at becoming a local travel blog but I didnt really use it much... I'm wondering if I should make that into my photography site. sorry for this very long winded comment. thanks for your time :)

I have to say that I really love your style of shooting, the way you capture beautiful moments and the way you edit them.

Thanks again Kevin I was expecting 10 quick tips but got 10 longer but more useful pieces of guidance. Made me reflect on the fact that I love shooting candid photos of people and hate all the staged photos. Love your work - regularly share your videos.

Great vlog

I managed to stumble across your page and you are truly amazing at what you do. Not to mention you use Fuji LOL

Hi Kevin, thank you for putting this out, I shot a friends wedding for the first time last year and although I was petrified of doing it I really enjoyed the experience and it made me realise that I want to do more of them. I have struggled to work out how to go about getting more weddings and your advice is a great help. I really love the way you shoot and find it very inspirational. Please keep up the great videos.

Thank you for another amazing video, I would be interested to learn more about your journey. You decided to become a wedding photographer and how did you achieve it? How did you learn more about photography and editing and finding clients... and perhaps more importantly building your confidence. Love love love your style and character

Who would dislike this video ?? ... It's great and very introspective.

Great advice Kevin. I have lost a little confidence lately, as bookings have been hard to secure. But your words of wisdom give me new confidence to just shoot for my clients and not seek adulation from other photographers.

Great stuff. I'm just getting back into my photography after a confidence knock, I suppose. I was asked by a friend last year if I would photograph someones' birthday bash. I charged £40 (which barely covered my expenses). I bought the SD card which already knocked that 'fee' down to around £30. After she got the shots she just complained about what appeared in the backgrounds, about there not being enough photos etc. Then again I did just give her the SD card right afterwards. I NEVER present shots straight out of camera now. Always edit all shots. That really rocked my confidence and put me off doing it for money for people I don't know. Last weekend I followed an official photographer round as he shot a friend's wedding, doing reportage stuff of my own in black and white on an X100. I edited and sent them by email. The couple are bowled over with the results and have said I should look at doing it professionally. I think doing a few more weddings as second with no pressure might be the best plan first though.

I graduatedfrom college in studio art. I'm looking into wedding photography when I was researching to buy a camera after my minolta film point and shoot wasn't enough, was old. Found the fuji xt1 and found you and I said this is what I want to do.

Thank you for such a lovely video Kevin. Some of these tips were affirming, others were insightful. I particularly enjoyed your comment "being a wedding photographer is about other people." I value that perspective. Thank you.

The thing that I always like from your videos is you are willing to share Kev, I also in daily work now, and I am trying become photo taker and may be photographer. Big Thank's

Brilliant stuff! Thanks so much ! Honest & Straightforward ! See you in Dubai soon mate !

Doing my first wedding in about 3 weeks. I’m under no pressure as they have a photographer already but I love the documentary style and am going to mingle to get shots the photographer won’t. Thought I had better get 2 or 3 practice weddings in before I contemplate charging. If I am not good enough, I won’t do it. If I am, I will not settle for less than wowing the client. Can’t wait to get started 🤪🤪

Great video Kevin! I’m always fascinated and inspired by your photography. I think these tips are great for all genres of photography as well

Kevin, I absolutely love your photography - you are one of my inspirations for wanting to be a wedding photographer. This video was really great - I actually think this is more useful than another video on LR techniques etc. Thank you!

Love to see you releasing more videos. Amazing content and information. Thank you.

Haha! "...you're a little bit grumpy..." made my day! I'm new to your channel and so far I really appreciate your tipps and personal view on wedding photography. Keep up these great videos!

This is really very helpful

Great video. You made me enthusiast ❤

As usual, very clever and inspiring points of view. Thanks a lot !

Kevin, thanks for your pieces of advice, and congrats for the 10th anniversary! By the way, beautiful images of your crying kid :)

Thank you Kevin. This video presentation was actually very encouraging! I appreciate your realistic and "matter of fact" approach to the ins and outs of getting started in wedding photography. I am not looking to be famous, but I do want to get known amongst those, where it counts, to get my business going. You have inspired some good ideas. Thanks again!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us !

Great stuff...I wonder how you find shooting weddings with primes? How much more difficult is it from using zooms? Thanks for all great info.

Thanks Kevin! Some really important tips I needed to be reminded of.

Really informative And worth watching ✌️

Great video Kevin. I have always thought that weddings are the last thing I would want to get into as I have organising groups of people for the traditional group shots but if I could shoot a more documetnary/reportage style i think i would enjoy it. Would you recommend trying to get some freelance work as a second camera with a more experienced photographer before jumping in to it?

Fantastic. Thanks, Kevin. I’ve just come to the end of my contract doing the ‘work I do for employers’ stuff, and now really wanting to set myself up and try managing to make my photography my income. So this advice is timely - and very helpful. Cheers.

very informative, and I'm not a wedding photographer.. tip 3 made a lot of sense and duly implemented on my website, thank you

Loving all the new videos! What do you thinking about doing another business video on how to charge for your services?

Really profound advice. Respect your ethical approach. Wish more businesses would have the same approach. Thanks Kevin. Love your focus.

Hey, love your approach. Following you some time already, still looking for my 100% style. Great video, nice of you sharing all this. Many thanks.

Thanks Kevin for your words! I identify myself with all 10 tips! you east my thought :D looks like I was talking to the mirror!

Great video and thanks for your time

Hy Kevin, that's a very, very interrsesting and a very very helpfull Video! Many golden Tips to make this awesome Job as a Wedding Photographer! I enjoy all of your Videos and i have lerned so many good things! And also i be a biiig biig Fan of your photographic Style, especially on Weddings! Go ahead Kevin, we need you...!! :-)) Ouuu... sorry about my bad english...:-)

Great advice, looking to start up myself and this puts things into so much perspective that I haven't seen after several months of research!! Are you Welsh by any chance? You sound North Welsh. Cheers for the video

Completely agree that it's hard be a success in any business, especially photography and more so wedding photography

Greetings from Israel! Thank you, Kevin. Solid points that can apply to other genres of photography as well. Be well.

Awesome advice. The best one I have seen so far!

well said.

Quality content as always, Kevin!

Top videoThe question of the tip 2 and your attitude made me laugh really a lot :D

Great video Kevin! Thank you for sharing your experience and insights! Creating greetings Alain

Great tips and information here. Thanks for sharing!

Great insights ! Thank you!

Nice, useful information. Thanks!

Awesome, awesome, awesome advices, at least for mea who thinks on starting doing weddings. One question tho: do you give clients the same image in colour and b&w or one or the other? Cheers! Looking forward to your following videos, maybe one on Exposure X3 and workflow?

Im a canon User, after of seing your videos i must confess that i have fall in love with the way you work and your style, the reasons that you gave for use the x system, make thing about switch from canon to fujifilm, it is a good choise? by the way I really love your work.

Nice video Kevin, Usefull as allways!

Thank you Kevin, inspiring video!

Many thanks Kevin for this gem of information! Can I ask what camera you used for making this video? More power Kev!

thank you for the insights, the effort and the sharing. i do enjoy your images. thumbs up.

Don't really know if you will see this but, while doing documentary weddings, do you also have a second shooter with you, sir?

Thanks a lot. I needed to hear it.

Great advice. Thanks

Interesting watch Kevin thank you. I must admit I am one of the hash tag junkies!! 😂 See you at the show!

Five years ago I thought I can do it. After three years, I gave up. Maybe it's good moment for rethining and, with a bit of luck, try once again? Time will tell. Anyway, cool and inspiring movie!

Hi Kevin. Thnx for the tips. I have a question; do you use on a wedding the electronic shutter from time to time, to avoid the shutter sound, or don't you bother about it?

Can I ask, did you have any photography qualifications before starting out ? Thanks for this info. :-)

Lovely video brother

thanks a lot......and nice sound effects...

Really nice ! thank you ! Can i ask which light setup do you use? For church / Party and so on. Thanks, Fred

Thank you Kevin!!!

Hi Kevin. Where do you start if you're an absolute rookie? People saw my really nice concert shots one time and wanted me to photograph their kids. It was a bit of a disaster as they were very young and didn't want to sit. They were happy with the results but I had to do quite a bit of post process to make them better. I suppose practice is needed before you get out there, but how did you get that? Cheers. Kev B HULL

Could you also clear 1 more doubt for me. I ll be buying the fuji x100f but i dont know if i should buy the WCL as well or not??

Hi kevin. I have been doing photography since 2 years but i dont really understand the meaning of style in photography. Can you explain a lil bit. I dont know what my style is yet but i luv to capture people in their natural behavior

Thank you for this video it is really helpful, have a good day

A little bit grumpy ... Too funny

I raised my hand haha

Hands up i'm still in collage and i want to be a wedding photographer

long video but informative

I really like your videos, but pretty please stop having this unnerving piano in the background.

𝙰𝚖𝚊𝚣𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚘, 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞!