Sam Docker Education – Complete Wedding Photographer Course
Shooting Setup & Techniques
The foundations of being a wedding photographer; this section is everything to do with the art of creating an image, whether that be framing, composition, light or the kit I use, it’s all in here!
Branding & Marketing
So, you want to take your business to the next level? Well this is the tiller that will help you steer that ship, how’s that for an analogy? Increasing your prices, making a sexy website and nailing your SEO – it all starts with your business goals.
Business & Automation
I love admin!!! Said no one, ever. Thankfully, I don’t do too much of it by hand! We don’t get paid to do admin, so in business and automation, we go through all the tools and techniques I use and recommend to make your business more efficient.
Shoot the Dancefloor
My favourite part of the wedding day… now that I’m confident in what I’m doing!! It doesn’t need to be complicated, trust me!! How to shoot the dancefloor and manage low light situations.
Workflow, Editing & Delivery
Everything that happens after I’ve taken the last frame of a wedding day – keeping images safe, backing up, workflow, editing and delivery.
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Inside this course…
01. Shooting, Setup & Techniques
Introduction to Shooting
So, you know how to use a camera? But does that make you a professional photographer? Let’s strip things right back and talk about the absolute basics.
Inspiration & the Creative Process
Let’s have a look into how creativity works in this industry, and what we can do to recognise those influences and how they can inspire our work.
Kit & Setup
You know what this is about, surely?! Ok, it’s the kit I use, and how I use it. The techniques and setups that I regularly use at each and every wedding to make the very most of every scene!
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✅ 9 videos currently available
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✅ Lifetime access
✅ Currently over 100 minutes accessible content
The foundations of being a wedding photographer; this section is everything to do with the art of creating an image, whether that be framing, composition, light or the kit I use, it’s all in here!
02. Branding & Marketing
Branding & Marketing Introduction
If you’re here, it’s because you want more, you want to take your business to the next level, but before we do that, you need to write down some goals, we need something to aim for.
What is branding?
Once you understand what a brand is, you can start to recognise what your brand values are and what they need to be. Hint; it’s more than just a website!
Aspirational Branding
One of the key drivers for me increasing the average spend year on year, going from £400 per wedding to over £5000 in 8 years!
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✅ 15 videos currently available
✅ Plus future content
✅ Lifetime access
✅ Currently over 100 minutes of accessible content
So, do you want to take your business to the next level? Well, this is the tiller that will help you steer that ship, how’s that for an analogy?
03. Business & Automation
Introduction to Business & Automation
Time is ££ – so be efficient with your time. We don’t get paid to do admin/marketing!! If you’re inefficient as a business, you can’t be consistent, you can’t grow.
Studio Ninja
Automates and tracks emails, invoices, syncs calendar, links to accounting software – saves time and looks professional!!
Client Meetings
Client zoom calls… some do’s and dont’s to ensure they convert into a booking!!
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✅ 5 videos currently available
✅ Plus future content
✅ Lifetime access
✅ Currently over 30 minutes accessible content
I love admin!!! Said no one, ever. Thankfully, I don’t do too much of it by hand! All the tools and techniques I use to make business easier.
04. Shoot the Dancefloor
Shoot the Dancefloor – Why & How
One of my favourite parts of the day, and one of your favourite parts of my in-person workshops!!
The 3 Setups
We’ve talked about the why, now the HOW. My three set ups!!
Room Assessment
Take a moment, assess the room, adjust your settings and go for it!!
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✅ 4 videos currently available
✅ Plus future content
✅ Lifetime access
✅ Currently 30 minutes accessible content
My favourite part of the wedding day… now that I’m confident in what I’m doing!! It doesn’t need to be complicated, trust me!! How to shoot the dancefloor and manage low light situations.
05. Workflow, Editing & Delivery
Workflow & Editing Overview
Your workflow and editing system… you don’t know you need it, until you REALLY need it!! There’s a story in there somewhere!!
Backup to Delivery
From start to finish, here is how I keep my images safe and secure, even if the worst happens (touch wood!!)
Backup to Delivery Demo
I’ve talked you through it, now here it is in real-time.
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✅ 5 videos currently available
✅ Plus future content
✅ Lifetime access
✅ Currently over 45 minutes of accessible content
Everything that happens after I’ve taken the last frame of a wedding day – keeping images safe, backing up, workflow, editing, and delivery.
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