Recommendations for books on wedding photography?

[bramley]

Can anyone recommend any good books on the subject of wedding photography please?

Ta muchly.

[Simpo Two]

Sorry no, never read any and hope I never do!

[bramley]

Why is that? Can't see any harm in a good one that gives tips and inspiration.

[Simpo Two]

Don't worry, it's just me being independent. I try not to trot out the same hackneyed shots that most wedding togs seem to. 'Group 1, Group 2, hold hands and turn to face camera...'. I prefer spontaneity and humanity with composition and technical correctness beneath - 360-degree awareness and quiet speed. I like to find the shots rather than line people up and get them to act. I'd rather learn and make my own mistakes than copy someone else. It's just the way I am.

But I agree inspiration can be good too

Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 15th July 11:26

[GnuBee]

For a slightly different take on the formal slant of Wedding Photography (and portraiture in general) you could do worse than looking at:

Annabel Williams Book of Wedding and Portrait Photography. ISBN 2-88046-779-9

The Art of Wedding Photography. ISBN 0-8174-3325-2 was also not bad

Not really my cup of tea but found both books useful background reading and Annabel Williams in particular has a nice style.

[Andy M]

http://www.thebschool.com/

[bramley]

GnuBee - I think I flicked through the Annabel Williams one a while ago - I'll have another look at it.

Andy M - interesting link, I've signed up.

Will look at amazon reviews for books later too.