Question about taking pictures at wedding...
Aug 8, 2019 10:06:38 #
My nephew is getting married next weekend. They have hired a professional photographer whose contract is pretty explicit about not allowing other photographers to shoot....which I understand completely and respect!
That being said, I plan to bring a camera to take more candid, unposed and random photos. I do not want to interfere with professional photographers, but can’t resist bringing a camera...
What suggestions do you have for me to stay out of their way, but still get some great shots to share with family/friends?
That being said, I plan to bring a camera to take more candid, unposed and random photos. I do not want to interfere with professional photographers, but can’t resist bringing a camera...
What suggestions do you have for me to stay out of their way, but still get some great shots to share with family/friends?
Aug 8, 2019 10:16:17 #
PGHphoto
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
lyndacast wrote:
My nephew is getting married next weekend. They h... (show quote)
What part of "understand and respect" tells you that you can choose to ignore the dis-allowance of "other photographers" ?
If you want the photographer to walk away from the shoot - go ahead and ignore the explicit contract and be prepared to do all the photography for your nephew. I hate how everyone decides these days if the rules apply to them. And then we wonder why the kids think THEY are entitled...
Aug 8, 2019 10:17:03 #
You have said that there is a contract that does not allow other photographers to shoot. You "understand and respect" and still you want to bring a camera?
Aug 8, 2019 10:17:50 #
First,ask your relative if you can bring the camera, it is, after all, his wedding. Having said that, if there is a contract with the professional photographer regarding no other camera, which does seem extreme to me, you could cause a problem for your relative if you bring your camera. Perhaps you should just resist and enjoy the wedding.
Aug 8, 2019 10:23:32 #
I get your point... yet, there will be MANY cellphones shooting away. I am not bringing gear....probably my small Canon P+S
Aug 8, 2019 10:38:46 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Pro photographers have rules for weddings because they don't want anyone interfering with their plans. People darting in and out trying to get that classic shot, with Smartphones. The photographer hired to do the wedding, allowed it. I suppose he didn't want to be disrespectful to the guests. But, as a guest myself, I brought a compact camera. I took photos only when opportunistic. Mostly at the reception when guests and children are milling around. Cheerfully, I must say. Let the Pro Photographer do his job. And get out of his way.
Aug 8, 2019 10:41:32 #
lyndacast wrote:
I get your point... yet, there will be MANY cellphones shooting away. I am not bringing gear....probably my small Canon P+S
I think they mean another person shooting (covering) the wedding.
I don't think they mean the average person taking a shot here and there.
He just doesn't want anyone in his way so he can do his job well.
Aug 8, 2019 10:42:06 #
PGHphoto
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
lyndacast wrote:
I get your point... yet, there will be MANY cellphones shooting away. I am not bringing gear....probably my small Canon P+S
Unbelievable - your justification is "everybody else will be doing it" ????? Personal integrity is truly dead.
My mother's response would be "So if everybody else shoots themselves in the head, you would too ? "
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Aug 8, 2019 10:47:14 #
PGHphoto
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
Longshadow wrote:
I think they mean another person shooting (covering) the wedding.
I don't think they mean the average person taking a shot here and there.
He just doesn't want anyone in his way so he can do his job well.
I think they mean another person shooting (covering) the wedding.
I don't think they mean the average person taking a shot here and there.
He just doesn't want anyone in his way so he can do his job well.
I have had wedding shots ruined by someone taking flash pictures near me - not even shooting what I was shooting. No means no - why does everybody think they get to make their own rules these days ? No wonder this country is so screwed up.
Aug 8, 2019 10:51:26 #
lyndacast wrote:
My nephew is getting married next weekend. They h... (show quote)
Contrary to what many responces have been, please note that "other photographers" is not explicid. The "pro" has a big problem with that contract statement and they should be aware of it.
What does it mean? Just because you click off a few shots does not make you a photographer.
"Uncle Bob" and "Aunt Sue" are technically NOT photographers as it is not their living. It is a poorly written contract and would only hold up if the "pro" is hard headed and bullies the B&G into believing it.
The contract is only telling the B&G that they cannot have a second paid professional at the same event.
If the "pro" photographer has issue with that, make an announcment of some sort telling the people not to use their cameras as the "pro" should do it.
Aug 8, 2019 10:52:44 #
If you’ve ever been the contracted photographer for a wedding and tried to get shots where the guests did not have their cellphones up in front of them you would understand how difficult that can be. Guests are often oblivious to what’s going on around them when they’re taking snapshots and then end up in the photographer’s pictures. Weddings and vows move quickly and as a photographer you can’t interrupt to ask someone to move out of your field of view or to put their camera/cellphone away. You can’t ask for a redo. You have limited time and limited positions from which to shoot. Try culling through hundreds of pictures to select the very best only to have what would have been great captures—except that the shots have numerous people in the background taking pictures instead of paying attention to the ceremony. It’s the bride and groom’s wedding and they’ve hired a professional to capture once-in-a-lifetime photographs. Don’t mess it up for them.
Aug 8, 2019 10:53:24 #
PGHphoto wrote:
I have had wedding shots ruined by someone taking flash pictures near me - not shooting what I was shooting. No means no - why does everybody think they get to make their own rules these days ? No wonder this country is so screwed up.
I have never been to a wedding where the "photographer" was the ONLY one taking pictures.
I've even been to weddings where in addition to the photographer, there were disposable cameras on each table. I think that the photographer Just doesn't want another photographer in his way, not totally banned photography - that'll never happen at a wedding!
Aug 8, 2019 10:54:01 #
Call the photographer and ask them. If you feel you can't do that, then leave your camera in the car.
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