Comments on: Wedding Photography – 21 Tips for Amateur Wedding Photographers

By: Patrick Dinneen

Patrick Dinneen — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:05:21 +0000

Good article, thanks.
I’m doing two weddings for friends this year, I’m an amateur. Looknig forward to it but will be nervous as well.
I took photos unoffically at my cousins wedding a while back, was fun as there was no pressure
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cheers,
Pa.

By: Louise

Louise — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:19:38 +0000

What a great set of tips, but what a shame there are so many negative and quite bullying comments underneath! I’m shooting my first wedding tomorrow, I’m not a professional, however, I have a decent camera and a good eye. I didn’t try to convince the bride to go with a pro or say I’d do it for free, but she has seen my work and knows I’m not a pro and yet has still chosen to go with me. She knows I know the family and will be able to get the shots she needs because I know who is important to them. They will be more relaxed around me.
Its funny how the professional photographers I know feel so intimidated and angry that I get the jobs without having to scout for work, people like my photography so tell their friends. Should I be turning them down because Im not a pro and they are? I agree that just because you have a big camera doesn’t mean you’re a photographer, I have a bridge camera and a limited number of lenses, but I bet I still manage to get some great shots tomorrow. It’s not always your tools, a lot of it is creativity!
To all the other non professionals out there….don’t let these comments put you off! I could have easily chickened out if I’d read these some weeks back, but as someone above said …. No guts no glory!
If a couple have seen what you can do and trust you to go ahead….trust yourself!!

By: Temecula Wedding Photographer

Temecula Wedding Photographer — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:10:40 +0000

Great article. All great points for the first wedding, or 100th. I firmly believe in having lots of back ups... back up cameras, batteries, lights, and a second shooter. Temecula Wedding Photographer Theresa Minnette

By: Electric Blanket

Electric Blanket — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:19:16 +0000

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By: Paul nicolson photography weddings

Paul nicolson photography weddings — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:51:53 +0000

I followed this about 20 years ago when I first started doing wedding photography.

Great guide to get people started.

By: Virendra Akhil

Virendra Akhil — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:58:05 +0000

Hi
Thank you for your useful information on how to use Digital Camera in Photography.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:38:16 +0000

A second shooter is a huge benefit. Feel expensive when you first start, but the results will more than pay for the cost of an extra hand.

By: Peterborough photography weddings

Peterborough photography weddings — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:07:48 +0000

I agree with a lot of your tips, make sure you gave two of everything to cover if equipment fails.

Weddings can be real a challenge but also very exciting. So enjoy the wedding day photography.

By: Bobbee

Bobbee — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:30:01 +0000

Of toic but some sad news for the business.

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By: steve

steve — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:58:39 +0000

Great advise, things happen very quickly at weddings, but remember, don’t panic and take the time to “take a look at what you’re looking at”.