At the time when you decide to become a professional wedding photographer, some good questions arise. One of them is, how to learn to become a the bestwedding photographer? The emphasis here is on the word the best, since everyone who takes pictures, assuming that the photographs are relative clear and properly exposed, can be considered a wedding photographer. The second question question is whether to freelance or work for a mentor/studio.

Apprenticeship may be a old expression in most other venues; it is, however, the best way to learn wedding photography. To really see the strains and complexities seen, you must go out and see what it's like.. In the beginning, it's best to just watch and to ask questions on breaks-not while the photographer is stressed. Write down questions and your thoughts and you see necessary. Find a wedding professional who is willing, competent, and capable of teaching. A few photographers could tell and think that they are masters, which could not be true. The only path to judge for yourself is to see their images and compare it to that of others. If it stands out in your mind as being better, then certainly ask to be taken. Leaders leave long impressions. If you have a good one, you will certainly have a perfect basis on which to increase your photo skills. A crappy mentor can start you off with crappy habits that you may not recognize and may find difficult to break, assuming that you even can see that you are doing something wrong.
Books, seminars, evening classes, online tutorials and resources are also amazing sources of knowledge. Some professional organizations provide great learning tools as well.
Most studios want assistants who are experienced and show some samples of their work. Some however, may train you if they feel that you have potential and show a desire to learn and become better. Not many,but studios may even retrain you even if you have a a lot experience, since most studios have their own different style. They may show you how to take your skills and apply it, so that your art can match to theirs more closely.
Freelancing is the most hard way to get your foot into the business. Most people have no idea how to create and do their business, where to get albums, talk to the clients, put out advertisements, network . You can could learn it all by yourself, but it may take years for you, making costly mistakes along the way.
Make a choice!