If you’re new to photography for goodness sake STOP booking WEDDINGS. The only way you should ever be near a wedding with a camera as a new photographer is as a guest. There is no situation where you should ever be shooting one off events. When you fuck up someone’s wedding or one off event and you absolutely WILL, there is no do over.
The whole, “my friend knows I’m new and learning” is absolute B.S! They do not have the slightest clue what that means. Neither do you. Learn and master the fundamentals of photography first.
Then learn to master using flash. THEN you work with/for an absolutely professional wedding photographer where you will learn the fundamentals of wedding photography. Things like nearly everything is STAGED! The ring exchange, the kiss, etc. All STAGED.
It is horrible to see people seeking wedding clients before they’ve developed the skills to actually deliver perfect images.
When you watch a lot of the television judge shows one thing you’ll see regularly are photographers being sued for not being able to deliver the expected results for the clients. Most times it’s because they don’t have the knowledge and ability to create the level of work necessary.
So, in short; STOP seeking wedding clients before you’ve paid your dues.
