Wedding Photography Level 3

Course code: OSC1116

Do you enjoy taking photos and capturing truly amazing memories? Then you can learn how to do just that in our Wedding Photography Level 3 course, from home!

Understand how to confidently shoot on manual mode for a whole wedding.
Know how to help the happy couple decide on their photography.
Explore ways of working and sourcing other suppliers.
Prepare to market and search for potential clients.

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You will receive your course by post or online, so getting your materials is easy and hassle-free. Your personal tutor is there to support you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

The course will allow you to study whenever you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by either post or email making it simple and hassle-free.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a certificate of achievement in Wedding Photography Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor marked assignments.

Unit 1

Preparing to be a wedding photographer - the camera

Photographs in manual mode
Photographs in manual mode
The required kit for the job
Be a responsive photographer in the wedding situation and evaluate the experience

Unit 2

Navigating the wedding day

Layout of a standard wedding
Variety of packages that might be suitable for potential clients
Getting ready and arrival shots
Ceremony shots
Handling possible issues at a service

Unit 3

Getting creative

Organising group shots
Developing creative group shots
Organising the couple for the creative shots
Creating shots with unplanned weather conditions

Unit 4

Night time imagery

Explaining why night time shooting is difficult
Developing composite night photography
Flash night photography basics
Capturing the end of the night

Unit 5

Added extras

Different options that you can offer clients
Shooting trash the dress photo shoots
Shooting engagement images
Choosing what to use for added extras

Unit 6

How to start developing your business

Insurances a photographer will need
Structuring the offers - what should clients see on a website?
Best way to get referrals
Next steps

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

You will have 12 months to complete this course from when you’ve received your materials. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

You will study this course through distance learning, which means you can learn at a time and place to suit you. Your course materials will be delivered to you by post or sent to you online, so receiving your course is easy and hassle-free. Tutor support is also available by email, so help is only a click away! You will send your assignments to your tutor for marking. Assignments can be sent by email or post, it’s up to you!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol in this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge or qualifications to enrol onto this course. However, you will need a DSLR camera, tripod and speed light to be able to complete this course. It would also be beneficial if you have mastered one of the following: aperture priority mode, programme mode on the camera and ready to enter manual mode or already be shooting manual mode.

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You can start at any time and have 12 months to complete this course from when you’ve received your materials. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
* Comprehensive study guide
* Exclusive Open Study College Pen
* Student study planner
* Three colour highlighter
* Student notebook
* Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Do I have to sit an exam?

No, you will be assessed on your tutor marked assignment only.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.