My Advice Is To Run
Edited to add: My husband thought this post may be a little offensive to some so I feel like I must write an apology of sorts. I'd like to say up front that when I was writing this post anger was the furthest thing from my mind and I was smiling the whole time. If you know me then you know I'm always smiling & laughing. Anyway, before I write any further, I'd like to say that I truly enjoyed being a part of the wedding.
This post was meant to be a funny (sarcastic) sort of warning to all those aspiring photographers out there who are photographing their first wedding. However, I have been told on numerous occasions that I'm just not that funny. I'll work on that.
So "the wedding" is over. You know, that one I was supposed to be the "official" photographer for. Well, the photography part didn't go exactly as I had envisioned. Not only was I on my feet for 8 hours straight but at the last minute figured out I was working along side/coordinating with another wanna-be photographer with better equipment than mine. From this experience alone I'm pretty sure wedding photography is NOT for me. I better just say hell will have to freeze over before I do this again . Either that, or one of my sisters have to get married. Neither of which are likely. ;)
My advice to anyone who is asked by friends or family to be the photographer for their wedding is to JUST SAY NO. If they don't take no for an answer then run away. Run far far away or just don't answer your phone when they call because believe me wedding photography should be left to the professionals that are getting paid to do it. Seriously.
I have to admit, however, that I did get some pretty cute pictures. I think the Bride will be happy to see them soon!
Labels: advice, first wedding photographer
Edited to add: My husband thought this post may be a little offensive to some so I feel like I must write an apology of sorts. I'd like to say up front that when I was writing this post anger was the furthest thing from my mind and I was smiling the whole time. If you know me then you know I'm always smiling & laughing. Anyway, before I write any further, I'd like to say that I truly enjoyed being a part of the wedding.
This post was meant to be a funny (sarcastic) sort of warning to all those aspiring photographers out there who are photographing their first wedding. However, I have been told on numerous occasions that I'm just not that funny. I'll work on that.
So "the wedding" is over. You know, that one I was supposed to be the "official" photographer for. Well, the photography part didn't go exactly as I had envisioned. Not only was I on my feet for 8 hours straight but at the last minute figured out I was working along side/coordinating with another wanna-be photographer with better equipment than mine. From this experience alone I'm pretty sure wedding photography is NOT for me. I better just say hell will have to freeze over before I do this again . Either that, or one of my sisters have to get married. Neither of which are likely. ;)
My advice to anyone who is asked by friends or family to be the photographer for their wedding is to JUST SAY NO. If they don't take no for an answer then run away. Run far far away or just don't answer your phone when they call because believe me wedding photography should be left to the professionals that are getting paid to do it. Seriously.
I have to admit, however, that I did get some pretty cute pictures. I think the Bride will be happy to see them soon!
This post was meant to be a funny (sarcastic) sort of warning to all those aspiring photographers out there who are photographing their first wedding. However, I have been told on numerous occasions that I'm just not that funny. I'll work on that.
So "the wedding" is over. You know, that one I was supposed to be the "official" photographer for. Well, the photography part didn't go exactly as I had envisioned. Not only was I on my feet for 8 hours straight but at the last minute figured out I was working along side/coordinating with another wanna-be photographer with better equipment than mine. From this experience alone I'm pretty sure wedding photography is NOT for me. I better just say hell will have to freeze over before I do this again . Either that, or one of my sisters have to get married. Neither of which are likely. ;)
My advice to anyone who is asked by friends or family to be the photographer for their wedding is to JUST SAY NO. If they don't take no for an answer then run away. Run far far away or just don't answer your phone when they call because believe me wedding photography should be left to the professionals that are getting paid to do it. Seriously.
I have to admit, however, that I did get some pretty cute pictures. I think the Bride will be happy to see them soon!
Labels: advice, first wedding photographer
Permalink posted by PetiteMommy at 1:54 PM
4 Comments:
Well it was a great learning experience if anything. I don't think I would like to do weddings either, too much pressure....LOL.
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It is a tough thing to take control of. One one hand you are nervous doing your first "event" On the other hand, if you want to be treated like a professional, you have to act like one and take control of the situation. This is especially tough with Family and Friends. But I guess I am not telling you anything you haven't already figured out.
Of course, since nobody was killed maimed or knocked into the wedding cake, I guess overall it wound up OK.
From the family member/bride that was to be offended:
Amanda you did a great job and the blog, in no way whatsoever, offended me. I could see your frustration that day and didn't want to bark about what pictures I wanted you to take. You should have more confidence in yourself b/c from looking at flickr...your pics keep getting better.
I was just so happy that day,that it did not matter what happened...I knew at 7:15, I was a married woman...OK, so it was 7:30...LOL.
I just want to thank you for everything...and let you know, your blog did come across as humorous b/c I have NEVER seen you in a bad mood.
:o)
Thanks, again.
Christy
PS...Help a sista'...link to my blog!
www.lifeasanewmrs.blogspot.com
Doing things for friends and family can always be tricky...to say the least.
Wedding photography doesn't seem like it would be my cup of tea either...something more relaxed and laid back would be more fun.
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