Well, maybe not the breadth, but just as much depth. You still need two of everything. As was mentioned, your cameras should all have two card slots so you can shoot in backup mode.

Thanks Cliff..you always offer good, sound advice.....at this stage, I am not actively seeking wedding business because their are certainly limitations to my experience and equipment but should I stumble over an opportunity like I did last september I want to be as prepared as I possibly can. I've contacted at least 20-30 wedding photographers asking for second shooter possibilities....no takers...

I think two cards is virtually in all the professional-level cameras by now.

Of course if you are a second shooter, any failures will not be as critical.

In my experience, the first thing you need to decide is whether or not you are a professional. That will be apparent in your body of work. Some people will suggest that your T2i isn't good enough for professional shoots. I disagree. Of course, if you are serious about selling your work, you'll probably want to upgrade. However, I have now shot 5 or 6 weddings. The two most recent ones were shot with a T3i and only one lens, an 18-135mm. I had great results. I think the most important thing in shooting weddings is having the confidence in yourself and your ability. What I would do to begin is find someone who already shoots weddings and ask if you can tag along as a second stringer. That way, you can get the practice without running the risk of doing a less than acceptable job. Good luck!

I know exactly where Tipton is. Currently live in Fort Wayne little over an hour or so north of Tipton.

I absolutely love wedding photography and weddings. Sadly, I've been turning away customers because I have just too many requests. Getting a baseball sized cancerous tumor removed, and will be going through radiation treatments, and am only getting 2 weeks to recover after the surgery until the next wedding. People ask if I'm nuts, and I just have to reply that shooting a wedding is as good a therapy for me, as a week in Hawaii would be for someone else. I always have an assistant, and a second pro shooter with me, and the bride knows the situation, so she won't be short changed. Lots of people will talk down about weddings, but like anything, if you have the love for it, and the personality, you will be successful, and will absolutely LOVE your weekends.

Don't let people discourage you. One thing I would like to mention is that you do NOT need to show every photo. If you notice that it isn't well composed (hey, we all do it) leave it out of your portfolio. You did great with expressions, and some really nice shots. There were some that I would consider "stinkers" (once again, we ALL take some stinkers) leave those out. This is especially important when you are trying to get more business. Show your 20 best shots and move on. If bride and groom are happy, then you did well. Don't be afraid to charge, just remember, give them value for what they spend. Don't just charge more because you can. Charge more, because you give more. More creativity, more items in their package, whatever. If they feel that they got the best deal ever, they will refer you to friends. That is the name of the game.