Wedding photographers have the opportunity to grow their skills through networking virtually and communicating with some of the best photographers in the world. When you are just starting out, it can be difficult to find opportunities to break into wedding photography. However, wedding photographers now have the opportunity to do this by joining industry-specific associations that offer support for freelancers or small photography businesses. Associations offer the opportunity for photographers to engage in professional education and training, and create a unified voice and community for wedding photographers to come together.

See associations for Wedding Photographers:

• https://pocketsuite.io/the-international-society-of-professional-wedding-photographers-ispwp/
• https://pocketsuite.io/wedding-photojournalist-association/

• Family Photographer Certification Programs and Training
• Family Photographer Associations
• Family Photographer Networking Groups

Lifestyle Family & Newborn Photographers

Photographers hiring Photographers (second shooters etc)

Newborn & Family Photographers In Philippines

PHOTOGRAPHER

Lemon and Lace Studios Photographer’s Education

PHOTOGRAPHER

Family photograph

Wedding Suppliers Freelance Photographer Videographer of the PHILIPPINES

AMP Maternity, Newborn and Family Photography

Documentary Family Photographers: Community & Education

Facebook Photographers

PHOTOGRAPHERS ,HMUA AND MODELS OF BATANGAS

Bonken Photography | Illinois Family Photographer

Fearless Business for Family Photographers

Family Oriented Photographers

IPS for Newborn, Child + Family Photographers | IPS MENTORING CLOSES SOON

Family Photography – Photoshop & Lightroom Techniques

Freelance Photographer Videographer Philippines

Newborn & Kids Photography Props & More

Chasing Dreams Photographer Support

Awakening | Inspiration and Support for Professional Photographers

World Photographer’s Group

Philippine Photographers Association

UNSCRIPTED for photographers

Professional Photographers

Documentary Photographers

Photography Editing and Retouching

Newborn Photographers In Philippines (Mentored By: Cubrix Photography)

MODELS PHOTOGRAPHERS 4 HIRE (MP4H)

Philippine Photographers & Models

Photographers Around The World

Family Photos

St. Louis Area Photographers

Lady Photographers Club Worldwide

Old photographs & Archaeology official group

Newborn Photography Philippines – BABYTOGRAPHER

The New Zealand Portrait Photographers

Photography Studio Design & Inspiration

Xiaomi Photography Global – OFFICIAL

Nikon Photographer Philippines

Models Photographers Fun Shoot

Photographers PH

Car Photographers & Videographers

Circle’s of Photographer’s Videographer’s and Video Editor’s

Portraits Photography

Sony A6000+ Photographers

Photography Tricks Group

#CLUB.photographer

Need a photographer UK

PhotographerModelsMUA.Ph

Xdeal ‘n Collab Photoshoots (Models, Photographers, Hmua)

Photographers at Milford Family Farm VIP

Gunpla Photography

Photographers helping photographers (Php)

Photography Houston

orukoluq photography funs, friend,love and family

Quezonizta Shooters (Quezon Province Photographers Org)

RA Community (Photographers/Models/HMUA/MUA)

Kent Weddings

TINOC Photographer’s group

The Photographers

Photography Of The World��

S.K PHOTOGRAPHY ACADEMY

Birders and Photographers of State Bank Family

Wedding photography is one of the most highly regarded subcategories of photography as a profession. Photographs from a wedding can outlive many other photographs, as they are a piece of family history and can live on for generations to come. Wedding photography not only covers the events of a wedding itself, but also family connections, emotions and all the special moments that would be missed without a photographer present.

There is a great deal of work behind the scenes of a wedding photographer. This type of work not only takes hours to capture on the wedding day, but also hours of editing and photography selection.

The wedding photography business is extremely competitive, however, there are plenty of resources available that will help you give your career a boost.

Requirements for Wedding Photographers

Investigate the legal requirements for starting your wedding photography business, such as licensing and insurance, to ensure you and your business are covered. This is going to depend on your own personal circumstances. The resources linked below will help.

Growing your career as a Wedding Photographer

The wedding photography business can be extremely competitive. To make yourself stand out from the crowd, it may be beneficial to grow your talents and produce work in a range of different styles to showcase your flexibility. Another great way to grow as an artist is to get involved in networking communities and associations. Industry-specific communities such as these offer insight into trade secrets, as well as provide opportunities to grow a business. These types of groups exist to allow industry-specific professionals to build one another up in a competitive world, creating a sense of community. Similarly, there are many training opportunities, ranging from university courses to online videos, all depending on your own personal needs and desired skills.

Resources to help in starting or expanding your Wedding Photographer career:

• Wedding Photographer Associations
• Wedding Photographer School and Certification
• Wedding Photographer Social Groups

Similar to associations, there are many wedding photography groups are available to provide industry-relevant support to photographers. These groups allow photographers to share experiences and insights with like-minded colleagues in what often becomes an all-inclusive community. These groups often meet either online or in real life, and sometimes both, depending on location and the type of group. Websites such as Meetup allow you to search for meetups in your local area, allowing photographers to come together in one place. There are also numerous groups on social media such as Facebook and Instagram that you can search and join for a similar experience. Social media is also full of invaluable opportunities to get your name into the cyber-verse to further your skills and grow your business. In the art world, visual images are what you need most to sell yourself, so use free media to your advantage.

Check out these Facebook Groups for Wedding Photographers:

Wedding photography by Wedding Heaven Chittagong

Wedding Photography Videography Philippines

Pre wedding & wedding photography

Wedding Photography

Wedding Special

VIVAH PHOTOS | Indian Wedding Photography

Studio CaptureX Wedding Photography – Sri Lanka

Dubai Wedding and Event Photography

Wedding Photography Sri Lanka

Wedding Photography Delhi

Odisha Wedding Photographers

Steel And Flint Society: Wedding Photography Education-Esteban Gil

Melbourne Wedding Photographers & Videographers

Candid Wedding Photography & Cinematography.

WI Wedding Photographers

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography : Learning and Sharing

Photography

Candid Wedding Photographers Delhi

Photography

MIWI Wedding & Portrait Photography Society 人像攝影學會

Affordable Wedding Package

Bride and Breakfast Wedding Community

Photography Beginners Group

Wedding Event Group

Amateur & Professional Photography

Wedding Planning for couples on a Low budget australia

Photography Tricks Group

Kiwi DIY Weddings

The Cheap Wedding Stuff Community

Essex Weddings

Georgia Wedding Resources

Sydney Brides – Wedding Buy Swap Sell & DIY

Discount Wedding Ohio- Everything Wedding

Florida Wedding and Event Services/Vendors

APF Magazine Street Photography group

Photography tips and tricks for beginners

Wedding – Upstate SC

Northeast Ohio Wedding Page

Central Florida Wedding Services

Iowa Wedding Photographers, Planners, Musicians, Florists, Caterers & DJs

WNY Wedding Advice and Inspiration

Photography and Friends

North Carolina Wedding

Photography Club of India

Wedding Suppliers in North East England

Weddings in west midlands

All Things Wedding – Arizona

Telford/ Shrewsbury/Bridgnorth. All Shropshire Wedding Suppliers for Brides

Utah Weddings

Fine ‘Art’ Photography

South Wales Weddings

Michigan Wedding Vendors

UN-Photography

Brisbane & Gold Coast Wedding Brides

All Things Wedding! Oregon’s local Wedding Vendors, buy, sell, trade!

PHOTOGRAPHY A HOBBY

New Hampshire Bridal & Wedding

Utah Wedding Services

Wedding Decorations

Oregon Wedding Collaborative

Toronto & GTA Wedding Source

Houston Wedding Referrals

Everything Wedding Warrington & Cheshire

World Photographer’s Group

DFW Weddings: Vendors & Brides

Wisconsin Wedding Vendors

Essex Wedding Network

Wedding suppliers somerset

Treasure Valley Wedding Exchange

„PHOTOGRAPHY“-Gruppe

wedding makeup artists and photographers in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia

Blushing Brides (Scotland) No1 Wedding Forum.

New Jersey Weddings!

Cornwall & Devon Wedding – For Sale, Free, Hire, Services, Wanted or Swap

Photography Location Ideas in DFW

Wedding Talk – Malta

Tamil Photography

Adelaide Weddings Chit Chat

Photographers club of Bangalore

Everything Weddings Perth

Nottingham weddings on a budget

Master the Business of Photography with SLR Lounge

Brides To Be In Houston, TX

Mobile Photography – മൊബൈൽ ഫോട്ടോഗ്രഫി

Wedding Discussion Group – New Zealand

Oklahoma Wedding & Party ideas/buy/sell/trade

Fire and Ice Photography Society

Kerala Wildlife Photographers

Indian Wildlife Photography

Photography Club of Assam

Birds & Wildlife Photography Club….

To begin your wedding photography career, there are online tutorials that you can access for free or at minimal cost. These range from YouTube clips, to free basic photography courses. If this is your chosen path, remember that practice makes perfect. For those just starting out, it’s best to practice your skills, so ask your friends and family if you can shoot pictures for them. Ask them to dress up and conduct a faux wedding or engagement. Not only will this give you plenty of real-life experience, it will also help you build up your portfolio and help you discover your style as an artist.

Professional Wedding Photography Training

If you are more interested in applying to gain professional photography certifications this can depend on where you live. Depending on your circumstances, you could enroll in a university course, college or even workshops offered by industry professionals. Courses such as these will give you hands-on experience, with feedback from a professional to ensure you are on the right track. When you are starting out as a wedding photographer, reach out to fellow photographers and see if you can join them on their shoots, learn the ropes and even offer your services as a second shooter. Start out on small shoots, and work your way up to weddings.

Pet photography captures the love, life and temperament of domestic animals of all shapes and sizes. Pet photography is all about showing that the animal is a part of the family by capturing the bond between pet and owner. 

There is a great deal of work behind the scenes of a pet photographer and the work can take hours to capture. Unlike humans, pets cannot be posed, so a photographer must take the time to first bond with the animal and then slowly begin to take pictures.

Requirements for Pet Photographers

Investigate the legal requirements in your state for starting your pet photography business, including licensing and insurance.

Growing your career as a Pet Photographer

The pet photography business can be competitive. To make yourself stand out from the crowd, it can be helpful to grow your talents and produce work in a range of different styles to showcase your abilities. Another great way to grow as an artist is to join networking communities and associations. Industry-specific communities offer insight into trade secrets, as well as provide opportunities to grow your business. 

Search through the resources below to begin your journey into your dream job.

Resources to help in starting or expanding your pet photographer career:

• Pet Photographer Association
• Pet Photographer School and Certification
• Pet Photographer Social Groups

Similar to associations, there are many pet photography groups are available to provide industry-relevant support to photographers. These groups allow photographers to share experiences and insights with like-minded colleagues in what often becomes an all-inclusive community. These groups often meet either online or in real life, and sometimes both, depending on location and the type of group. Websites such as Meetup allow you to search for industry-specific meetups in your local area, allowing photographers to come together in one place. There are also endless groups on social media such as Facebook and Instagram that you can search and join for a similar experience. Social media is also full of invaluable opportunities to get your name into the cyber-verse to further your skills and grow your business.

Check out these Facebook Groups for Pet Photographers:

Professional Pet Photographers

Models for Photographers & Photographers for Models

Crap Pet Photography

Pet Lover

World Photographer’s Group

Lemon and Lace Studios Photographer’s Education

PHOTOGRAPHER

Hair of the Dog Professional Pet Photographers

The Pet Photographers Club – Mastermind Group

Photographers Station

The Pet Photographers Club

Plants and Pets Lover

Pets

photographer’s

Photographers

Photographers’ Blog – Group

PHOTOGRAPHER

Dog photography.

photographer page

I need a photo/videographer (International Group)

Cebu Photographers & Hobbyist [CPH]

Photographers & Travel Nomads

Amateur Photographers Show & Tell

Photographers Around The World

Pet Lovers Club

PARADISE OF PHOTOGRAPHER (International Photography Campus….)

MINIMALIST PHOTOGRAPHERS

Pets Lover group

Props For Photographers (Vendors Or Destashing Welcome)

Humans Of Pet Avenue

Professional Photographers

Asian Photographers

CDO photographers

Conceptual Product Photography

Pets Dogs

Documentary Family Photographers: Community & Education

Find a Photographer – Perth Wedding & Event Photo & Video

Toy Photographer

Pet Portraits

So you want to be a photographer: Podcast community

CDO Pet Lovers

Photographers Helping Photographers

Pet Lovers

Pet Boss Nation – Pet Industry Professionals

FULL TIME PHOTOGRAPHER FORUM

Pagadian animals pet lover’s

BUY AND SELL PETS/ PET PRODUCTS LUCENA -QUEZON

Photographers’ Association Connect room International

Artists With Photographers

DAET PETS FOR SALE

Petdentity Pet Lovers Group

Oahu Photographers (amateur, professional & hobbyist)

LOST PET REGISTER

Photographer/ Videographer Malaysia

Dog Sports Photographers

Santiago City Pet Hobbyists

pet lovers!

Pet Lovers Rizal

Facebook Photographers

Pet Alliance SEA

Enthusiast Photographers

jujuboo Photographers Group

Pili Pet Lovers

Sabah Pets Product,Pets Supply,Pets Sharing & Pets Advertisement

Pet Parents Bangkok ♡ Pet Sitting Bangkok

Pet Owners Worldwide ?

Pets – Volusia County

World Photographers Association

Viggo Mortensen “”The Artist and Photographer””

Istanbul Photographers & Models

Stuttgart Photographers

Nassim Pet Owners and Pet Friends

Photographers United.

World Photographers Gallery

SOCAL Photographers & Models

Pets of NEA needing a Home

Bangkok Photographers

Pulilan Pet Lovers

Puttalam Photographers

Underwater Macro Photographers

SA Photographers

Photographers & Videographers Association of Cebu (PVAC)

All About PETS (Animal) ONLY – Singapore ONLY

Pet adoption delhi-NCR region

Best Photographers

Fine Art & Portrait Photography Sharing

To begin your pet photography career there are many online tutorials that you can access for free or at a minimal cost. These range from YouTube clips, to free basic photography courses. If this is your chosen path, remember that practice makes perfect. For those just starting out, it is always best to practice your skills, so why not ask your friends and family if you can photograph their pets? Not only will this give you plenty of real-life experience, it will also help you build up your portfolio.

Professional Pet Photography Training

If you are more interested in applying to gain professional photography certifications, this can depend on where you live. Depending on your circumstances, you could enroll in a university or college course or even workshops offered by industry professionals. These will give you hands-on experience, with feedback from a professional to ensure you are on the right track. While not all courses will be specific to pet photography, you are likely to gain a lot of experience that can be applied to your needs.