I recently attended my niece’s wedding and it was an exquisite affair. She chose to have it catered by a stunning Salt Lake Catering company, and photographed by a trusted Utah wedding photographer. But what really caught my eye was how well the elements of the event were captured through the photographer’s lens. The food looked tantalizing, the dress looked elegant and the bride looked absolutely gorgeous.

I’d always loved photography and have at times considered dabbling in wedding photography myself. So with this in mind, I made small talk with the photographer and asked him about his equipment. It turns out he was using a really advanced digital SLR camera. So yeah, I began coveting and ended up buying one of my own. (my wonderful spouse even handled it well).

Since a lot of wedding photography is technique, I decided to do some reading to find out the best tips and tricks. Of all the things I read, Glen Johnson’s book on digital wedding photography was by far the best. What made it so special is that it added the human element to the mechanical process of photography. It taught how to make people feel comfortable, look their best and shine in their element.

If you’re interested in wedding photography, or digital photography of any kind, this book is a great resource. Enjoy!