I am attending a wedding in May and I was thing about bringing my camera to get some pictures mainly of the reception. I am not their "wedding photographer," I just wanted to get some shots. Is there any advice that you all could give to help with this event?
Do paid wedding photographers get upset if novices are there also shooting? Is there some sort of unwritten rule saying I should not be getting these pics?
I am not planning on getting any formal shots just candid reception pictures. Thanks for the the help.
If you are unsure of stepping on toes just ask the Pro - most wedding pro's don't mind if you ask and I certainly didn't mind if someone asked even when I did the formal portraits if the could shoot but usually after I had finished my shots
I can understand going and taking pictures like any other guest, but I wouldn't want to try to take shots that were on the professional level. That's just me, I want nothing to do with weddings.
Everyone has a camera and many wedding guests carry dslr cameras now, sometimes with hot shoe flashes and battery grips. Photographers have to live with it (or modify contracts to prohibit it!). I would only suggest you avoid the group during formal portraits between the ceremony and reception out of courtesy to the couple and their investment.
Rob pix4u2 wrote: If you are unsure of stepping on toes just ask the Pro - most wedding pro's don't mind if you ask and I certainly didn't mind if someone asked even when I did the formal portraits if the could shoot but usually after I had finished my shots
Everyone takes pictures at weddings. As others have mentioned just be conscious of the fact the the paid photographer should have priority. I've had some shots messed up because of guests stepping in the get a shot at the wrong time (not too many thankfully).
I was asked to take photos at my nieces' wedding in Mexico. Upon viewing the photos later I found that several of the shots had the wedding group looking in different directions, obviously due to the fact that there were other family members who had cameras. If you are using a flash this can also be very distracting to the other photographer. On another note, I took photos at another wedding and they had hired a family friend for the prime photographer. I was nervous doing this but they said he wouldn't mind. As it turned out my shots are still being raved about on their facebook.
Rob pix4u2 wrote: If you are unsure of stepping on toes just ask the Pro - most wedding pro's don't mind if you ask and I certainly didn't mind if someone asked even when I did the formal portraits if the could shoot but usually after I had finished my shots
Was this picture taken at the wedding?
I agree. I have asked the "pro" and been pleasantly surprised at their reaction.
The reception is another story and it's usually a free-for -all with disposable cameras supplied.
Most pro photographers expect it, I have never minded so long as they dont get in my way, during the formals I always invite the guests to take a shot if they would like too, this generaly stops the problem of your group looking in every direction, its only when I take the bride and groom off to do the specials that I object to anyone tagging on.
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