The general specs of the standard two-thirds setup and some pointers on what to avoid when taking this shot

Correcting the two-thirds view and setting up the profile

How to set up the profile view and what not to do

David shares some of his tricks for posing the subject such as placing the front foot forward, hiding the hands behind the bouquet, and more

The first of five classical lighting patterns for the face of the subject

Moving the light around the subject to the far side of the nose to achieve this pattern

The nose shadow and the cheek shadow combine to form this pattern

Illuminating one half of the face

An accent light that adds some extra light to an image

Using a video light, David recreates all of the lighting patterns he previously covered

This is an extra technique that covers the face in a broad light pattern

Using the lighting patterns along with the profile views to create great photographs

When working with a window light source, remember to pose the subject to the light

Shooting a profile shot with the window lighting from a distance using a longer lens

Looking for the loop lighting pattern and moving the groom around for some different shots

Positioning at an elevated view to open up the location behind the bride and groom

Going through the setup and pose of a standard bride and groom shot

Some ideas for photos taken at the home of the bride

Shooting the groom at the home location

After a new setup, make sure to explore different variations within that setup

Looking for elements on the walls that can enhance the picture

Posing the groom in well-defined positions

Creating a small cone of light to isolate one area of the subject

Choosing the right light settings in order to pick up the colors of an interior shoot

Shooting a three-quarter portrait in the bedroom

Moving the bride and groom to the back pool area of the house

Using the archway of the architecture to frame the bride in the shot

Working with the ISO and Flash when shooting outside

David shares some final thoughts about the setups that he covered in this series