Saturday was my first day on the job with Debbie Hurst. She trained me during my first wedding.
I have to admit, photographing weddings is very different from the photography I'm used to. It's so fast-paced! You are constantly "in the moment" and it is your job to photograph that moment. If it passes you by, there is no getting it back. So as a photographer, you have to be on your toes every second.
Don't add more stress on the bride but at the same time, you must be the director. Brides are worrying about EVERYTHING. Sometimes, they don't want to cooperate with you. If that's the case, you have to put a smile on your face, be as pleasant as possible, and quickly get the shots you need.
The mechanics of wedding photography is also hard...especially for a poor college student who can't afford necessary equipment!! Lighting in churches is horrible, so having a good flash is a must. Also, have a quality lens. Churches vary on where a photographer can be during the ceremony. Some make you stay in the back of the church, so a lens with a closer zoom is handy.
These are only a few of the things I learned on Saturday. I'm sure I'll have much more to share after some upcoming weddings!
That's very good to know about wedding photography I will have to keep that in mind. I have noticed that churches do have very poor lighting when it comes to pictures. My weak little camera has a hard time getting good pictures when I go to a wedding.
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