Review
"Damien Lovegrove is clearly among a very few photographers who have a deep grasp of business concepts. Damien generously shares his proven business and photographic system with us - invaluable to both the aspiring and experienced professional photographer in the digital era. A must read." -Michael J. Marmur, MBA. President, Special Event Photography, Canada. "This isn't just another professional guide, it's a blueprint for success. Becoming a wedding photographer is the easy part. What's difficult is joining the elite, the top wedding photographers who earn big money. Even then it's not enough to be a good photographer. You've got to be good at everything else, too. That's where this book comes in." -Christopher Wordsworth, professional photographer, author and journalist. "With the motto "learn, master, create," they put their best foot forward with The Complete Guide to Professional Weeding Photography, bby renowned wedding photographer Damien Lovegrove." -PDN Photo District News (Dec. 2007)
Product Description
Have you ever wondered why some wedding photographers succeed, when many others fail? Why some prosper, while others struggle to make a profit? Or how some can retire young, while others can never afford to stop? In this book, Damien Lovegrove shares with you the secrets of fusing art with commerce and gives you the vital tools needed for great achievement. This stunning guide by two exceptional wedding photographers at the top of their game is packed with over four hundred pictures all with their own tales to inspire and inform. It provides a simple yet profoundly powerful recipe for success, both for photographers just starting out and seasoned wedding pros alike. Discover how to master every aspect of photographing a wedding; develop your style, and learn new shooting techniques; understand how to read and use light quickly and effectively; get to grips with selling, marketing, postproduction and product design; improve your customer experience and increase your product value; manage your time and become a more effective photographer; learn financial mastery and how to avoid financial misery; and, fast track your career and unleash your potential. 'This isn't just another professional guide, it's a blueprint for success. Becoming a wedding photographer is the easy part. What's difficult is joining the elite, the top wedding photographers who earn big money. Even then it's not enough to be a good photographer. You've got to be good at everything else, too. That's where this book comes in' - Christopher Wordsworth, professional photographer, author and journalist. 'Damien Lovegrove is among a very few photographers who have a deep grasp of business concepts. He generously shares his proven business and photographic system with us - invaluable to both the aspiring and experienced professional photographer in the digital era. A must read' - Michael J. Marmur, MBA, President - Special Event Photography, Canada. Damien Lovegrove has created a highly respected, world class photography business. He learned his trade as a cameraman and lighting director at the BBC. In 1998 Damien teamed up with his wife Julie to launch Lovegrove Weddings. They took the industry by storm winning a string of major awards and have since photographed over 300 top weddings for clients around the world. Their extensive knowledge gained from these lucrative commissions is condensed into this valuable resource. This book reveals all the secrets and systems required by wedding photographers to make a good profit; shows how these wedding photographers have chosen a few rules to consistently use; and explains how everything follows from consistent choices and decisions. This is an invaluable reference for all aspiring wedding photographers. It also features 300 color and black and white images.
From the Publisher
* Damien Lovegrove reveals all the secrets and systems
required by wedding photographers to make a good profit
* He shows how these wedding photographers have chosen a few rules to
consistently use, and explaines how everything follows from consitent
choices and decisions. An invaluable reference for all aspiring wedding
photographers
* 300 color and black and white images detailing the technical information
of the shot.
required by wedding photographers to make a good profit
* He shows how these wedding photographers have chosen a few rules to
consistently use, and explaines how everything follows from consitent
choices and decisions. An invaluable reference for all aspiring wedding
photographers
* 300 color and black and white images detailing the technical information
of the shot.
From the Author
One sub editor said to me "You are giving away so much
valuable information, are you sure that this is wise?" My response was "I
will get one chance in life to write a book like this. It has to exceed
every readers expectation and it deserves to include everything of value I
have learned about this industry". I've left nothing out and in the right
hands this book has profound value. A good idea should be an action not a
thought so go ahead, tap into this extensive resource and reap the rewards
you deserve.
valuable information, are you sure that this is wise?" My response was "I
will get one chance in life to write a book like this. It has to exceed
every readers expectation and it deserves to include everything of value I
have learned about this industry". I've left nothing out and in the right
hands this book has profound value. A good idea should be an action not a
thought so go ahead, tap into this extensive resource and reap the rewards
you deserve.
The sub title says it all: "How to create a more fulfilling and profitable
business".
Damien Lovegrove.
From the Back Cover
"Damien Lovegrove is clearly among a very few photographers who
have a deep grasp of business concepts. Damien generously shares his proven
business and photographic system with us - invaluable to both the aspiring
and experienced professional photographer in the digital era. A must
read."
-Michael J. Marmur, MBA. President, Special Event Photography, Canada.
have a deep grasp of business concepts. Damien generously shares his proven
business and photographic system with us - invaluable to both the aspiring
and experienced professional photographer in the digital era. A must
read."
-Michael J. Marmur, MBA. President, Special Event Photography, Canada.
"This isnt just another professional guide, its a blueprint for success
Becoming a wedding photographer is the easy part. Whats difficult is
joining the elite, the top wedding photographers who earn big money. Even
then its not enough to be a good photographer. Youve got to be good at
everything else, too. Thats where this book comes in."
-Christopher Wordsworth, professional photographer, author and journalist.
About the Author
Damien Lovegrove has created a highly respected, world class
photography business. He learned his trade as a cameraman and lighting
director at the BBC. In 1998 Damien teamed up with his wife Julie to launch
Lovegrove Weddings. They took the industry by storm winning a string of
major awards and have since photographed over 300 top weddings for clients
around the world. Their extensive knowledge gained from these lucrative
commissions is condensed into this valuable resource.
photography business. He learned his trade as a cameraman and lighting
director at the BBC. In 1998 Damien teamed up with his wife Julie to launch
Lovegrove Weddings. They took the industry by storm winning a string of
major awards and have since photographed over 300 top weddings for clients
around the world. Their extensive knowledge gained from these lucrative
commissions is condensed into this valuable resource.
