Wedding Photography Crash Course (in Person) Victoria BC Nov 16, 2025
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or brand new to weddings, you’ll pick up real-world tips and tricks to level up fast. This hands-on course covers everything from getting ready to the reception. We’ll dive into how to handle tricky light, tricky people and tricky problems as they pop up…from multi-day events to tiny elopements…. from cold and rainy weather to hot midday sun with no shade. You’ll also learn how to photograph night-time ambient light, plus on-camera and off-camera flash. We’ll talk about working with clients, posing and directing, and making even the most camera-shy feel comfortable. We’ll also touch on workflow, pricing and planning.
This a no-fluff in-person workshop. You’ll gain practical, hands-on training so you’re ready for any situation on the wedding day!
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Location: University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road When: Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 9am-5:30pm Length: 7+ hours of instruction with a 45-minute lunch break Gear: You’ll be asked to bring anything you’d normally take to a wedding … camera bodies, lenses, flashes, etc. Included: Lunch is on your own but there are lots of food choices nearby Details: Classroom location and parking details, what to wear, what to bring bring and simple liability form to sign will go out to participants by email.
– The timing and pacing of the wedding day
– Fast ways to handle unpredictable light: harsh sun, dark rooms, mixed lighting
– Creative in-camera solutions to make ordinary or unattractive spaces look beautiful
– What to do if it rains or there’s bad weather
– How to photograph night and ambient light (including low-light focusing)
– Flash photography
– Posing & directing couples and the wedding party (and making even the most camera-shy person feel comfortable)
– Group portrait posing
– Storytelling techniques
– Adapting quickly when timelines run late or plans change
– Working with second photographers or assistants
– Managing client expectations
– Handling guests and distractions
– Workflow, pricing and planning for wedding days
This is an in-person workshop offered in Victoria, British Columbia.
Prerequisites While this is a course for those who might be new to wedding photography, it is not geared to those who want to learn how to use their camera (or for those brand-new to photography itself). You should be comfortable using your own gear. Get in touch and I can help you decide if this is the right workshop for you!
About me
I’ve been teaching wedding photography for more than 15 years, working with thousands of photographers all across Canada. Along the way, I’ve been ranked in the top five wedding photographers in Canada (three times) and have photographed high-end luxury and destination weddings around the world.
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