Speciality Course — Wedding Photography
Speciality wedding photography training.
Wedding coverage, couple portraits, business, reels, post-production and cinematography.
Useful for those who have knowledge of lighting, composition and camera handling in photography and want to get into the premium field of Wedding photography.
After the successful completion of this course, you ll be confident enough to handle weddings on your own
You will shoot, edit, and deliver professional-grade portraits and reel content
Duration: 5 Weeks
Timings: 5 Weeks | Mon – Thursday 3-4 hrs | Friday – 8 hrs
Course Fee: 40,000
Eligibility: Photographers who have knowledge of lighting and camera can enroll after successful completion of entrance exam
Medium: English / Tamil
About the instructor
Learn from Hari Narayanan.
Your instructor is Hari Narayanan. He has been into wedding photography for the past 20 years . Has spent 20+ years shooting various other genres – Underwater,Advertising, kids, maternity, Newborn, Products,Real estate and other commercial works.He founded the first Specilaity kids, Newborn and maternity studio in Tamilnadu.Specilaises in Underwater maternity photography.
He ran four studios simultaneously — Chennai and Coimbatore — and delivered over 5000 shoots .
He is not teaching from a textbook. He is teaching from the shoots that went wrong, the clients who came back, and the results that built a brand. What takes most photographers 10 years to learn by trial and error, you will learn here in weeks.
20+ years. 5,000+ shoots. Real-world experience.
Learning from real shoots, client experience, mistakes, recovery and brand-building.
Why study here?
Hands-on training with a proven method.
Fully hands on training
This course was built differently — because photography teaching has a problem.
Most courses teach you buttons. This one teaches you to see. Every module begins with a real creative output — the shot, the reel, the edit — and works backwards to explain how you get there. You shoot first, and understand after. That is the method.
Five Principles That Run Through Every Week
• Output First — see the final image or reel before you learn how to make it.
• Shoot First, Learn After — hands-on experience precedes technical explanation.
• 20 Years of Instinct, Shared — every module includes real stories, real mistakes, and real shortcuts from the instructor’s career.
• AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch — AI editing is taught as a creative amplifier, not a replacement for an eye.
• Quick Wins Early — meaningful results arrive in Week 1, not Week 10.
Learning from a wedding photographer with 2 decades of experience who has invented many trends and keeping on innovating has many advantages. You can learn firsthand how to approach an event .So that it fulfill both your needs of content and also the clients specific needs .
Sessions will be mostly interactive and hands on. There ll be more doing and less talking.
Since we cover both technical, artistic and importantly business aspects – you ll be more than ready for the professional workplace
Students should possess a DSLR or Mirrorless camera – Full frame or cropped sensor
Wedding photography modules
Introduction to Wedding Photography
Overview of wedding photography
Brief History from 19 th century to present
Different genres – Traditional, Candid, Fine Art, Documentary, Editorial
Gear & Equipment
Camera bodies, lenses, and which focal lengths to use when
Flash, speedlights, and off-camera lighting gear
Backup equipment and why it’s non-negotiable
Bags, accessories, and on-the-go kit essentials
Understanding Light
Natural light – golden hour, harsh midday, overcast, and indoor window light
Artificial and mixed lighting situations in churches, banquet halls, and outdoor venues
Using flash effectively without killing the mood
Reading and adapting to unpredictable lighting conditions
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Engagement and pre-wedding session planning
Location scouting and set styling
Posing couples naturally and storytelling through images
Editing style consistency between pre-wedding and wedding galleries
Compositions & Technical Mastery
Rule of thirds, framing, leading lines, and symmetry in wedding settings
Shooting in manual mode confidently in changing conditions
Getting sharp images in low light and fast-moving situations
Creative angles and perspectives unique to weddings
Review & Feedback
Review of the week’s concepts
Q&A and open discussion
Assignment – shoot a styled couple session and submit for critique
One day Couple photography workshop with models – Studio and Outdoor
Getting Ready Coverage
Photographing bridal preparation – hair, makeup, dress details
Groom preparation and candid moments
Macro shots – rings, jewellery, shoes, invitation cards
Managing a chaotic getting-ready environment calmly
Ceremonies – Hindu, Christian, Muslim & South Indian Traditions
Understanding different religious ceremonies and their key moments
Positioning yourself without disturbing the ceremony
Capturing emotion – tears, laughs, rituals, and reactions
Working with available light in temples, churches, and mandaps
Portraits – Bride, Groom & Couple
We introduce a robust system for getting most out of the limited time available for Bridal,Groom and couple portraits
Techniques not for getting just a couple of photographs but a good collection and also co ordinating successfully with cinematographers/ videographers simultaneously for a more balanced photo & Video footage Ratio
Directing and posing the bride for flattering, elegant portraits
Groom portraits – confidence, style, and character
Couple portraits – connection, chemistry, and storytelling
Working quickly when time is limited on the wedding day
Family & Group Photographs
Managing large family groups efficiently
Sequencing group shots to save time
Posing multigenerational families naturally
Handling difficult or uncooperative family members gracefully
Candid & Emotional Photography
The art of anticipation – being in the right place at the right time
Capturing raw emotion – tears, laughter, stolen glances
Blending into the background and shooting unobtrusively
Building a story arc through candid documentation
Reception & Evening Coverage
First dance, cake cutting, toasts, and party moments
Shooting in dark reception halls with creative flash techniques
Capturing décor, details, and the overall atmosphere
Managing high-energy, fast-paced reception environments
Review & Feedback
Full-day mock wedding shoot with a couple and family volunteers
On-field practice covering preparation, ceremony, portraits, and reception
Group critique and individual feedback session
One day Bridal and groom photography workshop with models
Culling & Organising Your Gallery
Efficient culling workflows using Lightroom
How to select and deliver the right number of images
File management, backup systems, and folder organisation
Setting turnaround time expectations with clients
Editing & Post Production
Developing a consistent and signature editing style
Colour grading, skin tone correction, and exposure balancing
Editing for different lighting conditions – indoor, outdoor, flash
Creating presets and batch editing for efficiency
AI Editing & Modern Tools
Using AI-powered tools for culling, retouching, and sky replacement
AI skin smoothing, object removal, and background cleanup
Speeding up your post-production workflow without losing quality
Current AI tools every wedding photographer should know
Albums & Deliverables
Designing wedding albums – layout, flow, and storytelling
Album software – Smart Albums, Fundy, or similar tools
Print products, slideshow deliverables, and digital galleries
Upselling albums and prints as part of your packages
Team Management
When and why to bring a second shooter
Briefing your second shooter – coverage zones and shot lists
Coordinating with videographers and other vendors on the day
Building a reliable network of associate photographers
Pre-Wedding Consultation & Client Management
How to conduct a client meeting and understand their vision
Creating shot lists and wedding day timelines
Contracts, pricing, packages, and deliverables
Managing expectations and building client trust
Business, Marketing & Social Media
Pricing your wedding photography packages confidently
Building an online presence – website, Instagram, and Google listings
Using Reels, BTS content, and testimonials to attract clients
Networking with wedding planners, venues, and vendors
Types of wedding photography entities
Which one you can start according to your strengths .
Common business mistakes each type wedding companies do and how to avoid them
Resisting Gear Acquisition Syndrome
The art of Outsourcing
Client Agreements
Copyright
Sales
Marketing
Branding
Positioning
Best business practices
Current Trends ,Q & A / Feedback session & Wrap Up
Current trends in Indian and international wedding photography
Dark moody edits vs. light and airy – finding your style
Mobile Video · Reels · Event · Cinematography · Editing
Hands-On
Video
AI-Powered
Art of cinematography – Conveying mood through camera movements and lighting
This is the most directly applicable module in the course. Everything you’ve learned about light, composition, and storytelling now moves.
Mobile Videography — Mobile videography that doesn’t look mobile — technique over gear Reels for Products, Food & Beauty
Professional-quality reels from a smartphone. Composition, movement, sound — the full mobile workflow.
Reel Breakdown — Deconstructing Viral Content
Three high-performing reels pulled apart frame-by-frame. Understand structure, pacing, hooks, and transitions.How to do scroll-stopping in the first 2 seconds
Basics of Filmmaking & Scene Structure
Opening, closing, and narrative arc. How to structure a visual story that holds attention to the last second.
Camera Movement — Panning, Tilt, Zoom & Tracking
When to move the camera, when to stay still, and how each movement changes the viewer’s emotional experience.
Gimbal Mastery
Setup, balancing, modes, and creative movement panning, tilting, tracking, reveal shots. Handheld vs gimbal — choosing the right tool for the moment.
Film Language & Edit
Basics of filmmaking: how cinematographers think (not just shoot)
Structuring a scene — opening, storytelling arc, closing beat
Frame Rates, Video Resolution & Delivery Specs
24fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps for slow motion — what each does and what platforms require.
Video Editing — Premiere Pro / Final Cut / AI Editing
Complete edit of real footage. Cuts, transitions, colour grade, audio sync, and export for Instagram, YouTube, and client delivery.
Storytelling Transitions & Movement-Based Edits
Whip pans, match cuts, J-cuts, L-cuts, rack focus transitions — the techniques that define high-quality reel editing.
Current Trends ,Q & A / Feedback session & Wrap Up
Current trends in Indian and international wedding photography
Dark moody edits vs. light and airy – finding your style
Project, certificate and outcome
Project Work
2 weeks internship in a wedding photography company
Report should include atleast 2 weddings and 2 couple portraits
Certificate will be provided after successful submission and approval of the project
Ready to apply?
How to apply
Call / Text – 9600446324
or
Visit the academy
for enquiring availability of seats and apply for registration / Entrance exam
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