Amber Murphy - Digital Wedding Photography For Dummies

Digital Wedding Photography For Dummies

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About the Author

Amber Murphy is a professional wedding and portrait photographer who is known for bringing a fresh and unique perspective to the art of photography. Her work moves past the traditional stiff posing and incorporates the distinct personalities of the people she photographs. Amber holds a bachelor of arts degree in communication and is a member of the Wedding Photography Association (WPPI) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

Amber currently lives with her family in Boise, Idaho.

Dedication

To Andrew, my best friend, soul mate, and husband. Thank you for all of your encouragement and support. I couldnt have gotten this book done without you!

Authors Acknowledgments

First Id like to thank my acquisitions editor, Stacy Kennedy, for seeking me out and giving me the opportunity to write this book. I feel incredibly blessed to have been a part of this project! Id also like to thank Georgette Beatty, my project editor, Caitie Copple, my copy editor, and Hillary Gordon, my technical reviewer, for all of their hard work.

Id also like to thank all of the couples Ive had the privilege of working with over the last few years. It was a joy to shoot each and every one of your weddings, and I appreciate you all more than words can say!

To Dr. Jack Simons, thank you for teaching me everything I know about writing.

Last, but certainly not least, to my family. Thank you all for sharing in my excitement with this project and for being willing photography subjects over the years so I could develop my skill. I love you!

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Cover Photo: Amber Murphy

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Photographer: Amber Murphy

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