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David Beckstead - 2008 Lecture

Enhancing Your Perception Abilities at Wedding Shoots - Full Day Seminar
 

21 January 2008 - Novotel London West - Hammersmith


With all the activities of a wedding day, it is so easy to get caught up shooting situations you always shoot: focusing a narrow vision on what the bride is doing, becoming caught up in getting the safe-shot, and backing-up your safe-shot with more safe-shots because you have not yet developed confidence to branch out and try new imagery.
There are some cool ways I have taught myself to "see" at weddings.
There are techniques, mindsets and awareness levels I have trained myself to activate very quickly to create awesome compositions.
The process of training my eyes and mind to "see the light" took time to develop.
I have a unique style of shooting that truly is “Different”!
After I get the Safe-shot, I play! I shoot for me! These ‘Playtime’ shots are what define me and my style and brand.

How did this all start? Where did I learn these things? Let’s talk about it!

Ultimately the bride will pay you more, if your compositions are exciting and you shoot from the heart. They will see and feel your passion for this business and beg you to be creative, shoot in your style, create originality and experiment at their wedding day. This is no lie! Every one of my brides wants me to be me. It is up to me to be perceptive and see what others do not. It is up to you to do the same!

I will cover:
The evolution of Style
Deep Composition (Lovely Lines, Radical Depth, Visual Chaos, Complementary Negative Space)
Goals and Model shoots
Techniques, Mindsets and Awareness Levels
Safe-Shots verses Playtime (50-50)
Free-Shooting Style
“Shoot for You” Controversial?
Being different
The admiration of Risk - The progression of Change
Breaking the Rules
Developing Passion!


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