Foreword

This book you hold in your hands is going to rock your world. It is intended as a creative companion for those who possess a passion for extraordinary wedding photography. Whether you are just delving into this fascinating and emotional aspect of photography, or you have already been bitten by the incurable bug that drives us toward creating richer, more romantic, and artistic masterpieces, this book will open your eyes to so many possibilities and ways of creative expression.

It is my belief that we make great strides in our creativity by beginning with small steps.

When starting my career, I was truly amazed at how hard and challenging wedding photography really was. It was hit or miss. You either capture the moment or miss it entirely. I’ve met many photographers taking on their first weddings who lack the basic fundamental skills to be able to react to the moment, assess their surroundings, and achieve the perfect look for a once-in-a-lifetime moment. This is why I’m passionate about teaching and sharing my knowledge, to help others go from tiny beginner steps to jumping into the fast-paced world of wedding photography, armed with the concepts and skills necessary to express your artistic abilities and capture amazingly beautiful images.

My talented business partner, Cody Clinton, and I each shared a vision of honing our skills and bringing our love of fashion and glamour photography to the international wedding arena. TriCoast Photography is a realization of those dreams. With ever-increasing popularity, our successful business has allowed us the freedom to share our knowledge and accomplishments with others. We are honored to have our work and our fresh and fun techniques showcased in this publication, along with many other talented individuals. Mr. James Karney, your author, has used his amazing insights to bring this book to life and we commend him for his achievements and success.

I sincerely hope that one page at a time, one technique at a time, you will become more and more familiar with your own creative strengths and truly master the art of digital wedding photography.

Now, let’s rock your world!

Mike Fulton
The “Willy Wonka” of Wedding Photography
TriCoast Photography
www.TriCoastPhoto.com