LEARN
HOW TO SHOOT A WEDDING
From start to finish.
Nervous about being trusted with a wedding day? Practice your camera settings, lighting and direction in a hands-on workshop for beginner photographers and videographers.
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From the ALE team.
“ALE has made me more confident and comfortable shooting weddings. … They have also taught me how to better work in a team.”
“Working with ALE has also helped me improve my skills, learn more about the wedding business, and grow as a videographer.”
“Even in instances where you’re not being developed directly, being around people who you can problem solve with, does wonders for your decision making and intellect.”
“ALE has also given me the opportunity to express my creativity, share my ideas, and challenge myself by pushing me beyond my comfort zone.”
Afraid you’re not ready to shoot a wedding?
Confused on the best camera settings?
Struggling with lighting your couples?
Too nervous to command a room?
Worried you’ll miss the shot?
You can overcome all of those emotions by taking this workshop with ALE Wedding Academy.
Atlanta workshop
November 30, 2026 · 12–7 PM
Hands-on photography & videography
The wedding day, scene by scene
From the first detail
to the last dance.
Stop wondering how the pieces of a wedding day fit together. Move through styled scenes in order, practicing what to prepare, where to stand and how to guide the people in front of your camera.
- 01
Details & getting ready
Find a usable patch of light, simplify a busy room and choose settings for the details and people in front of you.
- 02
The first look
Place the couple and coordinate your team before the reveal, so you can stay with the reaction.
- 03
The ceremony
Plan positions and divide coverage for entrances, vows and reactions while keeping out of each other’s frame.
- 04
Couple & group portraits
Practice what to say, where to place people and how to keep a group moving when time is short.
- 05
The reception
Work with lower light and moving subjects. Practice when and how to add light while keeping the atmosphere of the room.
Photography with Calvin Maurice
Sharp images. Clear direction.
Work through camera settings, posing and on-camera flash so you understand how to respond when the light or scene changes.
Videography with Daka David
Capture clips that connect.
Practice choosing angles, holding stable shots, using light and directing movement so your footage gives you a complete scene to edit.
Meet your instructors
Two disciplines.
One shared experience.
Calvin teaches photography. Daka teaches videography. Watch them work, ask questions as you shoot, and see how both roles plan and capture a wedding together.
Calvin Maurice
PhotographyCalvin brings 10 years of photography experience, including seven years and 400 weddings. He teaches camera settings, posing, lighting and on-camera flash—helping you create sharp images, guide couples confidently and approach a wedding day with purpose.
Daka David
VideographyDaka has filmed weddings in Dubai, Hawaii, Cabo and South Africa. He teaches cinematography, natural and artificial lighting, and direction—helping you guide couples comfortably and build wedding films around emotion, dialogue and meaningful moments.
Before you join us
A few things to know.
I haven’t shot a wedding yet. Is this for me?
The workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate photographers and videographers. You’ll practice camera control, lighting, direction and coverage through styled wedding scenes. You don’t need a wedding portfolio to start learning.
I’ve watched tutorials. How will this be different?
You’ll put the instruction into practice with your own camera. Work through styled wedding scenes, ask questions as you shoot, and see how Calvin and Daka respond to the light, the people and the scene in front of them.
Is there separate instruction for photo and video?
Yes. Calvin leads the photography sessions and Daka leads videography. Both tracks come together for shared work on couple direction and photo/video team coverage.
When and where is it?
November 30, 2026, from 12–7 PM in Atlanta, Georgia. Final arrival and location details will be added before launch.
How does payment work?
The workshop is $700 per attendee, paid in full when you register. There is no deposit or installment option.
What should I bring?
Bring your camera and be ready to shoot. The detailed equipment and preparation guide will be added here before launch.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Cancel by November 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern to receive a full refund. Submit your cancellation request by replying to your registration confirmation email.
Cancellations received on or after November 24, 2026, are non-refundable.
