Wedding Photography: Tips, Tricks & Ideas for Amazing Photos

Taught by Bernie Raffe AMPA on Udemy

  • Category: Photography
  • Level: Intermediate
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  • Price: $39.99
  • Duration: 2 h 4 min (42 lectures)
  • Language: English

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About this course

A Udemy course by Bernie Raffe AMPA, a UK portrait and former wedding photographer, sharing the tips, posing and planning ideas he used for wedding photos. It suits photographers asked to shoot a friend's wedding, those with a few weddings behind them who want more confidence and their own style, and experienced wedding photographers looking for creative ideas. It is not for complete beginners: you need a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a reasonable understanding of it. The course has 6 sections and 42 lectures (2 hours 4 minutes), was last updated in May 2016 and is taught in English.

Rather than live shoots, it is built around a large number of the instructor's own wedding images, shown with their camera settings while he explains how he got each shot. The day is covered in chronological order.

The bride getting ready section covers the dress and shoes, make-up close-ups, the dress being done up, small details, reportage shots through a doorway, parents seeing the bride for the first time, window-light portraits and the bride on the stairs. The ceremony section covers arrivals, ring photos before the ceremony, the processional and recessional, the groom's first sight of the bride, ceremony moments such as the exchange of rings and the kiss, and the signing of the register.

After the ceremony come the church doorway, hugs and kisses, a method for confetti shots, formal bride photos, relaxed groom and best man photos and the couple with their car or carriage. The reception section covers family groups, groomsmen and bridesmaids, the couple on their own, the cake, speeches and lighting the first dance with flash without overlighting it. Each section has a PDF of image thumbnails to keep as reminders.

Pricing: Paid Udemy course: list price US$39.99 at research time (Udemy discounts it often). Lifetime access and a certificate of completion are included.

Who this course is for

Photographers asked to photograph a friend's or relative's wedding.

Photographers with a few weddings behind them who want to build confidence and style.

Experienced wedding photographers looking for creative ideas.

Who it is not for

Complete beginners (the course says so).

Anyone looking for post-processing or the business side of wedding photography, which are not covered.

What you will learn

  • The structure of a wedding day, from getting ready to the first dance.
  • Natural-looking posed and staged shots.
  • Anticipating authentic moments during the ceremony.
  • Ring, confetti, car and cake shot ideas.
  • Formal groups, bridal party and couple portraits.
  • Photographing speeches and lighting the first dance.

Strengths

  • Follows the whole day in order.
  • Real wedding images shown with their camera settings.
  • PDF thumbnail sheets to use as reminders.
  • Downloadable lectures.

Limitations

  • Last updated in 2016.
  • No live shoots; mostly narrated image examples.
  • No post-processing or business content.

Comparison with other courses

Photography - Individual & Family Posing - Live Sessions (Bernie Raffe AMPA, Udemy): strengthens the posing skills needed for couples and family groups.

Photography - The Ultimate Guide to Using Off-Camera Flash (Bernie Raffe AMPA, Udemy): more control over flash for dark venues and dramatic couple portraits.

Course FAQ

Do I need experience?

You need a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a reasonable understanding of it; it is not for complete beginners.

How long is it?

2 h 4 min across 42 lectures in 6 sections.

Does it cover editing or running a business?

No, neither post-processing nor the business side is covered.

Updated on October 29, 2026 by CoursesAdvisors Editorial Team - How we review courses

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