Our 2 day Wedding Photography course has been designed for the keen amateur to the improving professional who is looking to develop their photography skills into a profitable business.
City&Guilds Assured Certificate in Wedding Photography
As a City&Guilds Training Centre we are subject to an annual audit and Quality Assurance inspection by City&Guilds. The audit is of the training centre facilities , staff and the delivery and outcomes of our courses and includes inspection of students work, our assessment of their work and interviews with ex students. This means you can be assured that all our courses continue to meet the highest quality standards.
The 2 day Wedding Photography course covers the whole aspect of wedding photography, from obtaining bookings through to producing the final album. In addition to the theory there will also be shoots with Bride and Groom models on location at a local beauty spot, at home and in a church. We will also cover technical difficulties you may encounter while photographing the intimate portraits of the bride and groom as well as how to set-up and pose the group photographs.
The main objectives of the course are:
- To Gain a City & Guilds Accredited Certificate in Wedding Photography
- Planning and project managing
- Camera and exposures setting
- Using ambient and flash lighting
- Organising and customer care
- Ethics and values
- Quality and customer care
- Safe working practices
- To give you the experience and confidence to become a successful professional Wedding Photographer
- To gain practical experience in directing and undertaking a wedding shoot
- For you to create a strong portfolio that you can use for advertising and to show to potential clients. Terms of Business
- A non-returnable deposit of £100 is required when booking with the balance to be paid on the first day of the seminar. Failure to give four weeks’ notice of cancellation of seminar will require full payment still to be paid
- Courses booked less than four weeks before the course start date- Full payment required when booking, no cancellations or refunds will be given
- Bookings from outside the UK- Full payment required when booking, no cancellations or refunds will be given
- Payment is required in full when booking private seminars
- All major credit cards are accepted
- All resettlement students booking through ELCAS and The CTP will adhere to ELCAS and The CTP’s own terms of business.
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Our 2 day Wedding Photography course has been designed for the keen amateur to the improving professional who is looking to develop their photography skills into a profitable business.
The 2 day Wedding Photography course covers the whole aspect of wedding photography, from obtaining bookings through to producing the final album. In addition to the theory there will also be shoots with Bride and Groom models on location at a local beauty spot, at home and in a church. We will also cover technical difficulties you may encounter while photographing the intimate portraits of the bride and groom as well as how to set-up and pose the group photographs.
City & Guilds Assured Certificate in Wedding Photography
To apply or book on to any of the courses please email us at info@firstpointphotography.co.uk or call us on 01202 419808.
All our courses are aimed at the complete amateur to the improving professional. No formal entry qualifications are required to attend this course, only an interest for photography, willingness to learn and lots of enthusiasm.
Once booked onto a course we will send you some pre-course notes to help bring you up to speed. On the First day of your course you will be given your course packs that contain all the course notes.
For the course you will need a digital SLR with a small zoom lens, a flash unit for your camera, AA batteries and a laptop, any equipment you do not have will be lent to you free of charge, however you will be required to supply your own AA batteries.
Does the cost for the photography course include everything I need? Or are there any extra fees?
The cost of the photography course covers all that you will need. The only extra cost will be for accommodation if required.
Do I need to have some experience in photography before I can come on a course?
You do not need to have any commercial experience; however it would benefit you if you have a good basic understanding of your camera and exposures when taking photographs.
What do I need to bring with me to the course?
Your camera equipment including; camera, small zoom lens, flash unit and memory cards, laptop and card reader (all are available during the courses to borrow if required).
Is there any back-up to help me after the course?
Once you have attended the course we offer continuous support with no restriction on time scale. You are always welcome to email, call or visit us.
What is the dress code?
There is no formal dress code. We advise you to bring something warm and weatherproof for when we will be shooting on location.
What use of the images taken on the course will I have?
All images taken on the course can be used for promotional purposes i.e. websites, brochures, portfolio’s.
What is the maximum number of students on each course?
All courses are limited to six students.
Terms of Business
- A non-returnable deposit of £100 is required when booking with the balance to be paid on the first day of the seminar. Failure to give four weeks’ notice of cancellation of seminar will require full payment still to be paid
- Courses booked less than four weeks before the course start date- Full payment required when booking, no cancellations or refunds will be given
- Bookings from outside the UK- Full payment required when booking, no cancellations or refunds will be given
- Payment is required in full when booking private seminars
- All major credit cards are accepted
- All resettlement students booking through ELCAS and The CTP will adhere to ELCAS and The CTP’s own terms of business.
2 Day Wedding Course:
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