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!

My First Wedding

This Saturday I am shooting a wedding for an extended family member. Yes, I'm the official wedding photographer. Did you just read that last sentence? Me - the "official" photographer. Yes, I'm surprised too.

If you've been reading for long or even looked at my flickr photos you'd know that I am most definitely not a professional photographer. At best I am the kid snapshot queen. heh. So, as the date approaches, and even though I warned the couple in advance that I am no pro, I am starting to get very worried that I am going to screw up their lifetime memories. Can you feel the stress through your screen?

The good thing about all of this is that I'm doing it for free so I won't feel too bad if the photos don't turn out as expected. At least that is what I will tell myself if the photos turn out like crap but I'll probably cry or hide out instead. Not sure which just yet. The bad thing is that I just spent another $200+ on equipment today so I'm negative $200 in terms of this camera gig thingy. ;) At least I have new gear to test on my boys.

So, should I be wishing that the wedding gets called off? Is that bad luck?