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Good luck Clive, I've done several for friends and family, sometimes as THE photographer and sometimes as a guest - both stills and video. The agreed story board - decided on by the couple in discussion with me beforehand - was an absolute essential. The best man and ushers had copies and also had the task of being whippers in - herding the guests around. I usually had a mate whose work I knew as backup and he used to do the candid shots while I did the formal plus some candid as the opportunity presented itself. Now I've finally got some sense and don't do it at all - it's too much like hard work .
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You're doing better than me then!
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Can I just push in here? I just did a friends wedding as THE photographer........Thankfully it all went well,the sun shone and everyone co-operated...Have been asked to do another but not sure if I can handle any more nervous breakdowns and sleepless nights.........I take my hat off to those of you that do this and enjoy it........
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Hi Sharon. Welcome back. Where've you been, we've missed you.
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I've not really been anywhere...and I really mean that..!
My camera thinks its broken,I just haven't been out at all..:-( The only things I seem to do are kids portraits...not complaining as it makes me a bob or two but something else would be good......If you could possibly arrange for me to have about 6 extra hours per day then I think I could get round to some photography I will try more to get on here so look out for me soon... Sharon |
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Been doing it for 18 months now, and turning over a reasonable profit from it on the back of our day jobs.
The nerves thing goes away after a while, I find myself getting into a grove with each one and just looking for those shots that stand out. Dealing with the crowds is a problem, we treat it with humour, mixed in with sarcasm and at times a little bit of rudeness. You always get the one "know" it all or the person who nips in front of you with their box brownie to take that shot. I tend to look over their should and say, nah you don't want to take it like that !!!! One person even proclaimed to the Bride and Groom, don't worry I've got that photograph, so there is one less you'll have to buy. Ironic when we'd already been paid. The only complaint we have had so far was from a videographer, who turned up with 4 cameras which filled the front of the church. He sent us a stroppy email, berating us for walking into shot through out the service. How the hell he expected us not to is beyond me. All I can say is try it, but don't just snap away in the hope it comes right, be different move about, get different angles, think about composition and keeping looking for the candid. Meet with the couple several times before the wedding and visit the venue several times to get an idea of lay out and lighting in different conditions. Speak to the clergy or registrar to find out where you can go and what they will allow you to do, basically do your home work. Most important is to enjoy the day, YOU'RE AT A WEDDING AFTER ALL !!! |
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Well done for getting over the nerves bit...Like I said,I've only really done one wedding properly(I've done the odd 'snapshots' at the register office)And...Yes...The night before, I went to the wedding rehersal to sort out where I could take pics from and exactly what was required...On the day....Mr relative with the video camera plonked his self right in front of my tripod and had the cheek to ask me to move over......Can't really have a punchup in church....:-)I did get some really bad shots of him afterwards at the reception.:-)
Sharon |
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In the case of our video chap this is what he had to say, I've added in my comments :- Quote:
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