StretchLearn Course

Photograph Weddings Like a Pro

From ceremony to edited gallery — master every stage of wedding and event coverage.

Beginner9 hrSelf PacedRegistered

Course Overview

What this course is designed to develop

This course guides beginners through the full workflow of wedding and event photography: pre-event planning, in-the-moment shooting techniques, on-the-go lighting solutions, and post-production delivery. You will build practical skills covering gear selection, exposure in mixed lighting, posing, timeline management, and delivering a polished final gallery. Each module uses real-world scenarios so you leave confident enough to take on your first paid booking.

Learning Outcomes

What the learner should be able to understand, build, or execute.

Configure camera settings and gear bags for ceremony, reception, and portrait coverage

Expose correctly in mixed ambient and artificial lighting without flash banding

Direct couples and groups into natural, flattering poses on short notice

Build and follow a shot list and timeline that survives real-world delays

Edit a full event gallery efficiently using Lightroom presets and batch workflows

Deliver final images to clients in the correct formats with a professional handoff

Curriculum Preview

Inside the curriculum: a structured path from fundamentals to execution.

Preview the course structure, see how the modules build on one another, and understand the path this program is designed to take you through.

Module 1

Module 1: Gear, Settings, and Pre-Event Planning

Build a reliable kit and arrive prepared — covering camera bodies, lenses, backup gear, and the pre-event walkthrough that prevents on-the-day surprises.

3 lessons

Choosing Your Wedding Photography KitContent · 45 min

Preview Enabled

Camera Settings for Every Stage of the DayContent · 45 min

LMS Access

The Pre-Event Venue Walk and Shot ListContent · 45 min

LMS Access

Module 2

Module 2: Lighting and Exposure in the Field

Handle every lighting scenario a wedding throws at you — harsh noon sun, backlit churches, dark reception halls, and mixed-source nighttime events.

3 lessons

Working With Natural Light at Outdoor CeremoniesContent · 45 min

LMS Access

Flash Photography Without the Harsh LookContent · 45 min

LMS Access

Shooting in Dark Venues and Mixed LightingContent · 45 min

LMS Access

Module 3

Module 3: Posing, Direction, and Timeline Management

Guide people who have never modeled into natural, flattering photographs while keeping the day on schedule.

3 lessons

Directing Couples: Posing Without PosingContent · 45 min

LMS Access

Group Posing and Family FormalsContent · 45 min

LMS Access

Timeline Management and Staying on ScheduleContent · 45 min

LMS Access

Module 4

Module 4: Post-Production, Editing, and Client Delivery

Build a Lightroom workflow that processes a full wedding gallery in 8–12 hours while maintaining consistent, marketable results.

3 lessons

Culling a Full Wedding Gallery EfficientlyContent · 45 min

LMS Access

Lightroom Editing Workflow and Preset StrategyContent · 45 min

LMS Access

Client Gallery Delivery and Professional HandoffContent · 45 min

LMS Access

Built for Application

A complete learning path, not a one-off inspiration hit.

This program is designed around progression: focused lessons, structured modules, applied resources, assessments, and a course rhythm that turns information into usable capability.

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