I broke my sister's heart ...
Mar 3, 2012 14:16:57 #
You did the right thing .. no matter what happens with the pro ... If you are planning on attending the wedding .. I would still take the camera ... and get as many photos as you can ... whatever turns out .. she will just have that many more photos to remember her special day. Plus it will give you people practise ...
Mar 3, 2012 14:50:46 #
In my opinion you did the right thing. Hiring someone who has experience can give you peace of mind. Be sure to check out whoever you select. Most good wedding photographers will have a portfolio of their work. My wife and I used a professional and I'm so glad we did. She was very professional, never ordered us to do anything...but rather explained the poses she had in mind and seeked our approval and thoughts. During the ceremony she was again very conscience of others so took her shots and got out of the way. She captured all the precious moments as the wedding was in progress, then afterwards did a series of shots of the wedding party, then relatives and friends with us. Finally before leaving, she asked if there was anything we wanted specifiically taken. When we got the prints back, we were so overjoyed. They we all great... good exposures and great compositions. I kind of knew they would be because she was so fun and full of confidence. She obviously enjoys this type of work and it showed.
Mar 3, 2012 16:06:40 #
randymoe wrote:
Water won't hurt a card, IF you get it totally dry... (show quote)
Is it possible to shoot without a card inserted? My 3100 displays a warning if none is in the camera, when I turn it on?
Mar 3, 2012 16:08:33 #
Yes! I think it's a demo feature they use at camera stores so the camera works like normal w/o having to put a card in.
Can't think of any other reason for it.
Can't think of any other reason for it.
Mar 3, 2012 16:11:56 #
tramsey wrote:
Of all the things that I have learned on HH one of them that stands out is DON'T DO WEDDINGS -- ESPECIALLY FAMILY WEDDINGS.'
And don't sell a used car to a relative.
Mar 3, 2012 16:13:22 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Yes! I think it's a demo feature they use at camera stores so the camera works like normal w/o having to put a card in.
Can't think of any other reason for it.
Can't think of any other reason for it.
Ahhhh! yes it does. Still can't see why some one would ever want to use it, unless they are a camera dealer.
Oh Well. You just never know. Might have been the Martinis. Maybe she was related to the DJ, cuz he was smashed and could hardly play his cds.
Mar 3, 2012 16:27:16 #
rambler
Loc: Masssachusetts
We had a friend who was a wonderful photographer who we had "do" our wedding to save a few bucks. Luckily, he took one of my favorites I have of my parents enjoying a laugh, but we wished we had hired a pro.
Our friend had many shots of a character he liked, but was really at our wedding because he was a neighbor more than a close friend. We have almost none of various family members, mainly because he did not know they were family. For example,my wife had an aunt who travelled many miles to join us...no picture of her. Same with other friends. A pro gets families together, people get bugged, it takes time, but in the end, the pros do best.
At my daughter's wedding we hired a pro. She did fine, but my daughter has favorites taken by some of her friends. Nevertheless, I would go with the pros. You will get those group pictures of family that you will later be glad to own.
From my nephew's wedding, we used the pros family shot of our family as a Christmas card. It is several years old now, but still a favorite.
PS Oh yeah, I just remembered our card this year was taken by the pro at my niece's wedding. So, go with a pro!
Our friend had many shots of a character he liked, but was really at our wedding because he was a neighbor more than a close friend. We have almost none of various family members, mainly because he did not know they were family. For example,my wife had an aunt who travelled many miles to join us...no picture of her. Same with other friends. A pro gets families together, people get bugged, it takes time, but in the end, the pros do best.
At my daughter's wedding we hired a pro. She did fine, but my daughter has favorites taken by some of her friends. Nevertheless, I would go with the pros. You will get those group pictures of family that you will later be glad to own.
From my nephew's wedding, we used the pros family shot of our family as a Christmas card. It is several years old now, but still a favorite.
PS Oh yeah, I just remembered our card this year was taken by the pro at my niece's wedding. So, go with a pro!
Mar 3, 2012 17:10:32 #
AVarley wrote:
... when I told her I wouldn't shoot her wedding. ... (show quote)
Hi AVarley: Wise decision, although I can appreciate your sisters desire to save money, should anything go wrong you would be to blame. When the wife and I married we paid for everything. We hired a professional photographer, (he had the only studio in town) to shoot our wedding pictures. Paid him for his time and he took lots of pictures. at the same time my best man was taking a few pictures with his point and shoot. To make a long story short, when it came time to select our wedding pictures we picked those that we liked and because funds were tight he allowed us to make payments to him and he would hold our pix until we had paid him off. Unfortunately before we could pay him, he went out of business and left town, so we never got any of our pictures. My best mans pictures didn't turn out very well either. There was only one that was half way decent. That is the only picture we have of our big day. Even if you aren't the professional photographer and are planing to attend the wedding, take as many candid shots as you can. You never know when you pictures maybe the only one that are available... Just food for thought.
Mar 3, 2012 18:48:16 #
My wife and I were invited to a wedding. I took my camera, not expecting to use it much, but I had a great time being off to the side while the pro did all the setups. I sent the bride a cd of everything I had taken, and she loved the candids. Not the same as the formals, of course, but that's why I don't do weddings!
Mar 3, 2012 19:00:41 #
AVarley wrote:
... when I told her I wouldn't shoot her wedding. ... (show quote)
That sort of happened to me at my nieces wedding, except it was at the church just before the wedding started. "Oh, we don't have a photographer." "Uncle Mac can do it, he knows how to take pictures." I did it because it was a last minute thing and what else could I do. I didn't even have my camera with me, so I used someone's P&S.
Mar 3, 2012 19:11:26 #
AVarley wrote:
... when I told her I wouldn't shoot her wedding. ... (show quote)
It hurt but you did the right thing....in time, they will forget it and you'll be better off for it.
Mar 3, 2012 20:00:47 #
You have made the right choice. Bet you can cook and make a cake from a package too, but she didn't ask you to make the cake, huh? And if you attend the wedding, make family shots where the professional won't be, like in the dressing room when she's getting ready, or those final moments before she goes out to walk down the isle, but don't feel bad that you steered her to a professional. It shows you have great courage and even greater smarts!!
Mar 3, 2012 20:43:22 #
RobertinRI wrote:
I sent the bride a cd of everything I had taken, and she loved the candids. Not the same as the formals, of course, but that's why I don't do weddings!
The candids from a wedding can be the best photos. Some posed shots I've seen looked totally fake and ridiculous.
Mar 3, 2012 21:22:02 #
AVarley wrote:
... when I told her I wouldn't shoot her wedding. ... (show quote)
I think you did the right thing. A friend of mine let his sister talk him into it (back in the days of film) and half his film was bad, so half the photos were too. Film is no longer a worry, but ANYTHING could go wrong. If it does, it's not YOU on the hook!
Mar 4, 2012 05:35:44 #
Major Photo
Loc: Jeffersonville, Indiana
Wonderfull decision.
I don't do weddings and won't EVER do weddings.
When asked about weddings by any of our students, my advice is "DON'T DO IT!"
Major
Shoot-a-lot, Have-fun-a-lot!
I don't do weddings and won't EVER do weddings.
When asked about weddings by any of our students, my advice is "DON'T DO IT!"
Major
Shoot-a-lot, Have-fun-a-lot!
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