Bob Curtis wrote:
I did this professionally for 29 years and there is no easy way to do it. The secret is to be ready for each shot. I NEVER did a wedding without a conference with the bride and groom (hopefully) because I wanted to know what they wanted and I wanted them to know what I would be doing. This way you help to eliminate many of the problems. Get a SIGNED Contract with them so that they will know that you know what you are doing. Also, a sample sheet of what you will be taking is always helpful so that they will have some information about you and how you work. PLAN every shot ahead of time, even the coming down the aisle ones. Don't stand up in the aisle as they come down until the last minute. Prefocus ahead of time so you will be ready. (I could write a book on this, but space and time are limited.) Good luck, and get some good books on this and see what others are doing. A backup camera and LOTS of film (or cards for digital) are very essential! By the way, to eliminate flash photos set your iso to 1800 or 2000 and you will probably not have to use a flash. Experiment first just to be sure! By the way, my wife was my trusted helper, took some photos herself and was my "right hand man."
Bob Curtis
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Ah, Bob, I think he was just amongst the rabble, so to speak, not manning the pro pho spot (or even near it :D ). But ok to the rest of the stuff ya said!