Kelby Training Instructors

David Ziser

David Ziser, an internationally-renowned wedding photographer, has shared his knowledge with tens of thousand's of photographers in five languages and in 14 countries worldwide. Studio Photography acclaimed "Award winning photographer, David Ziser, is showing the world how to take wedding pictures." The Dallas Morning News extolled Ziser as "wedding photographer extraordinaire." David is one of 97 worldwide who hold the highest honor of "Fellow" bestowed by the American Society of Photographers.

Online Classes by David Ziser

  • PhotographyWedding Photography: Rapid-Fire Tips and Tricks

  • David Ziser is back with a brand new, rapid-fire learning session comprised of the many wedding photography tips and tricks he's discovered in his 25-year career. In the end, you'll come away with an arsenal of solid techniques that you can put to work right away for better photos and higher profits.

    Lesson 01 Shooting in Natural Surroundings (3:12)
    Lesson 02 Avoiding the Dappled Lighting (1:43)
    Lesson 03 Building the Photograph (3:43)
    Lesson 04 Longer Focal Length (2:32)
    Lesson 05 Head and Shoulders Shot (7:38)
    Lesson 06 Pampas Grass Background (6:21)
    Lesson 07 Bright, Direct Sunlight (2:58)
    Lesson 08 Checking for Blinkies (4:06)
    Lesson 09 Brick Background (9:40)
    Lesson 10 Working with Available Light (4:04)
    Lesson 11 Leading Lines (4:29)
    Lesson 12 Finding a Location (4:18)
    Lesson 13 Classic Profile Views (3:41)
    Lesson 14 Directional Light (2:43)
    Lesson 15 Posing for the Final Shots (8:24)

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  • PhotographyWedding Portraits - Getting the Perfect Shot at Tricky Locations

  • Wedding photographer David Ziser takes viewers along with him to three location shoots as he sets up wedding portraits at a park, church, and a beach

    Lesson 01 Welcome (11:46)
    Lesson 02 Background Clouds Behind the Groom (2:05)
    Lesson 03 Camera and Flash Adjustments (4:00)
    Lesson 04 High Key Bridal Shot (5:53)
    Lesson 05 Direction of Light (5:26)
    Lesson 06 Under a Canopy (6:21)
    Lesson 07 Stone Steps (6:11)
    Lesson 08 New Park Location (12:45)
    Lesson 09 Twirls and Swirls (0:49)
    Lesson 10 Natural Light (8:33)
    Lesson 11 Bride and Groom on the Bridge (3:27)
    Lesson 12 Sacred Heart Church (6:36)
    Lesson 13 Bride Near the Back Pews (7:07)
    Lesson 14 Groom at Second Location (4:26)
    Lesson 15 Repeat of the Pews (4:56)
    Lesson 16 Low Angles (6:13)
    Lesson 17 Stained Glass Window (1:57)
    Lesson 18 Rays and Pillars (2:55)
    Lesson 19 Repeating Arches (2:18)
    Lesson 20 Bride at the Front of the Church (4:26)
    Lesson 21 Spiral Staircase (3:44)
    Lesson 22 Above the Head (2:06)
    Lesson 23 Outside the Front of the Church (9:25)
    Lesson 24 Sunset at the Beach (8:53)
    Lesson 25 Backlighting as the Sun Fades (5:51)

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  • PhotographyWedding Portraits - Classical Lighting and Posing Techniques

  • In this video series, wedding photographer David Ziser goes over the standard poses and lighting setups for wedding portrait photography.

    Lesson 01 Introduction (3:09)
    Lesson 02 Two-Thirds View (6:20)
    Lesson 03 Two-Thirds to Profile (2:59)
    Lesson 04 Profile View (5:11)
    Lesson 05 Posing the Body (3:28)
    Lesson 06 Butterfly Lighting Pattern (2:16)
    Lesson 07 Loop Lighting Pattern (2:17)
    Lesson 08 Rembrandt Lighting Pattern (1:59)
    Lesson 09 Split Lighting Pattern (0:44)
    Lesson 10 Rim Lighting Pattern (2:05)
    Lesson 11 Review of the Lighting Patterns (2:00)
    Lesson 12 Broad Lighting (1:40)
    Lesson 13 Putting It Together (4:38)
    Lesson 14 Window Lighting (3:15)
    Lesson 15 Loop Lighting with Profile View (1:55)
    Lesson 16 Shooting the Groom (2:11)
    Lesson 17 Vantage Point (1:01)
    Lesson 18 Posing the Bride and Groom (4:30)
    Lesson 19 Home Location (10:52)
    Lesson 20 The Groom (5:52)
    Lesson 21 Explore the Pose (3:33)
    Lesson 22 Using the Surroundings (5:21)
    Lesson 23 Lines, Lines, Lines (5:30)
    Lesson 24 Hollywood Lighting Technique (4:11)
    Lesson 25 Light Settings (3:01)
    Lesson 26 Three-Quarter Portrait (3:19)
    Lesson 27 Moving Back Outside (2:39)
    Lesson 28 Archways (4:56)
    Lesson 29 Flash Outside (2:10)
    Lesson 30 Summary (3:46)

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  • PhotographyWedding Photography: Stunning Off- Camera Flash Photography Techniques

  • Professional wedding photographer David Ziser takes us through his processes during a bridal shoot while utilizing an off-camera flash

    Lesson 01 Introduction and Solving Problems (5:16)
    Lesson 02 In Front of the Altar (4:41)
    Lesson 03 Setting Up Your Off-Camera Flash (8:06)
    Lesson 04 Highlights Next to Shadows (5:17)
    Lesson 05 Correcting Exposure (2:42)
    Lesson 06 Changing Composition (6:28)
    Lesson 07 Adjust the Pose (4:16)
    Lesson 08 Spice It Up (1:24)
    Lesson 09 Stained Glass Background (7:13)
    Lesson 10 Survey the Surroundings (2:56)
    Lesson 11 Bouncing the Light (3:06)
    Lesson 12 Beautiful Bridal Images (7:07)
    Lesson 13 Looking For a Background (2:40)
    Lesson 14 The Floof and Run (3:25)
    Lesson 15 Cheating the Shutter (3:53)

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  • PhotographyWedding Photography - 15 Ways to Improve Your Photography Using On-Camera Flash

  • David will show you how to get the best out of your on camera flash and he doesn't mean using it the good old fashion way.

    Lesson 01 Introduction (4:05)
    Lesson 02 The Worst Ways To Use A Flash (9:37)
    Lesson 03 Exploring Light Sources (12:37)
    Lesson 04 Color Balance (5:10)
    Lesson 05 Beautiful Light Techniques (4:04)
    Lesson 06 Posing The Bride (12:56)
    Lesson 07 Exposure and Composition Techniques (11:58)
    Lesson 08 Ambient Light (6:23)
    Lesson 09 Composition and Lighting Techniques (13:36)

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David Ziser's Classes Coming Next

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