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Back at the Studio: Getting Organized and Preparing to Edit

In This Chapter

arrow Setting up a productive workspace with the right tools

arrow Downloading your photos onto your computer and getting organized

arrow Prepping your camera for your next job

The wedding day is over. You’ve had a chance to catch up on some sleep, and you’ve finally gotten over the lingering feeling that you’ve been hit by a bus. Congratulations on making it through the hard part! But before you bust out the party hats and blowers, keep in mind that you still have a lot of work ahead of you. The nice thing about the postwedding work is that it can be done from your own home or studio, so if you still want to wear that party hat, that’s totally cool.

As you begin to sift through all the photos you took of a wedding, you’ll need a few pieces of hardware along with the knowledge of how to use your tools and work through your photos in a streamlined manner. In this chapter, I cover specific equipment you need in order to get started and go over how to create a workspace that helps you to be most productive. I also explain ...

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