When do you start to take pictures during the ceremony?
At one church I photograph at regularly most of the priests follow the house rules: no flash during the ceremony, and stay behind or to the side of all guests. But there's one priest who insists that I stay in the back for the ceremony, and another priest who will let me do anything that's okay with the couple. He even helps choreograph the ceremony to make it easier to shoot! I love Father John.
Once I was approached by a Bishop, and he gave me a fashion critique to determine what rules I had to follow. He decided I was dressed appropriate, and said "You can do anything reasonable, just try not to blind me." He then went on to tell me if photographers don't make the fashion cut he tells them "No flash and stay all the way in the back."
I have encountered one Jewish ceremony and two Christian ceremonies (out of 300+ weddings) where I was not allowed to shoot at all during the ceremony. In both half the guests stood up and flashed away, but I had to sit with the church/synagogue lady.
On the wedding day I always try to find a moment to introduce myself to the officiator or church coordinator. These folks can be networking assets. I've photographed the weddings of several priests' kids. Funny thing is I've noticed there aren't as many restrictions when it's their daughter getting married.
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