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Color Correction for Wedding Photographer

Professional video production services

Technical color correction for consistent shot matching. — tailored for wedding photographer professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Color Analysis & References

We review all footage, identify exposure issues, and define the target color palette with mood references and LUT exploration.

Technical details
Waveform/vectorscope analysis in DaVinci Resolve, reference frame matching, dailies review.
02

Primary & Secondary Grading

Shot-by-shot color correction for consistency, then creative grading with power windows and secondary adjustments.

Technical details
DaVinci Resolve Studio with calibrated FSI monitor, node-based grading, custom LUT creation.
03

HDR & Final Master

Broadcast compliance check, HDR/SDR delivery, and export of custom LUTs for your future productions.

Technical details
Dolby Vision/HDR10 mastering, Rec.709 and Rec.2020 delivery, .cube LUT package for on-set reference.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Wedding Photographer Needs Color Correction

In the Wedding Photographer sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Color Correction delivers measurable results that transform how wedding photographer professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Wedding Photographer

Wedding photographers adding video to their offering face a unique dual-capture challenge: they must deliver both stills and motion without letting either medium suffer. The hybrid shooter model requires specific gear choices — mirrorless cameras that excel at both photo and video (Sony A7 IV, Canon R6), external audio recorders for vows, and stabilizers that quick-release for switching between handheld photo and smooth video movement. The business model shifts from per-event pricing to tiered packages where video adds 800 to 2,500 euros on top of photography fees. Marketing this dual service requires portfolio content that demonstrates both disciplines side by side. The most effective promotional format is a 90-second reel interleaving photo reveals with video clips from the same moment, proving the photographer captures both without compromise.

Video Challenges in Wedding Photographer

Capturing Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments

Wedding videography offers no second chances — every moment is unique and unrepeatable. The challenge is capturing authentic emotion while remaining unobtrusive during the ceremony. 92% of couples say their wedding video is the most treasured keepsake, yet many are disappointed by results that feel generic or overly staged.

Modern couples expect cinematic quality with documentary authenticity. They want films that tell their unique love story, not a cookie-cutter template. This requires technical excellence (low-light capability, audio in challenging venues) combined with genuine storytelling ability.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Destination Wedding Film

A couple's Provence wedding was captured as a 12-minute cinematic film with drone aerials, dual-camera ceremony coverage, and a same-day edit teaser. The highlight reel reached 180K views on Vimeo and generated 23 direct inquiries for the videography studio.

Key Benefits for Wedding Photographer

Emotional Legacy & Business Growth

Professional wedding video creates lasting family legacy while driving significant business: couples spend an average of 10-15% of their wedding budget on videography. Studios with cinematic portfolios command 60% higher rates. Social sharing of wedding films generates organic referrals — 78% of couples find their videographer through shared videos.

Our Color Correction Process

Color Grading Process

1. Color Analysis: We review all footage, identify exposure/white balance issues, and establish the target look with mood references and LUT exploration.

2. Primary Correction: Exposure normalization, white balance correction, and overall color balance across all shots for consistency.

3. Creative Grade: Scene-by-scene color grading to achieve the desired mood, with custom power windows, secondary corrections, and film emulation.

4. Final QC: Broadcast compliance check (if needed), HDR/SDR delivery, and export of custom LUTs for future use.

What Makes Color Correction Unique

Etalonnage (color finishing) is the final technical pass that ensures your graded footage meets broadcast, cinema, or streaming delivery standards. We verify gamut compliance, check for illegal colors, set peak white and black levels, apply trim passes for HDR-to-SDR conversion, and ensure consistency from the first shot to the last. This service typically follows creative grading and is essential for projects destined for TV broadcast (EBU R128 compliance), theatrical release (DCI spec), or platform delivery (Netflix, Amazon specs). Turnaround is 1-2 days for short-form, 3-5 days for features. We provide a QC report with every delivery.

What You Receive

You receive: color-graded master in ProRes/DPX, custom LUT package, before/after comparison frames, HDR and SDR versions, and color-consistent stills for marketing.

Technical Specifications

Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio, Baselight | Monitoring: FSI DM250, calibrated Rec.709/P3/Rec.2020 | Formats: ACES workflow, CDL, .cube LUT export | HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Getting Started with Color Correction for Wedding Photographer

Ready to elevate your Wedding Photographer brand with professional color correction? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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