Thanks for this post, that was a good read. I actually have a post on my site called "the accidental wedding photographer" about the couple of times friends or relatives have enlisted me to take free pictures at or after their wedding.
The main thing it confirmed for me is that I would never want the responsibility of getting paid to take someone's wedding pictures.
But I've always thought being a second shooter at a professionally photographed wedding might be fun.
... and I probably would want to do it for free (way less pressure).
I have a rule about no family or close friends as wedding clients.
Weddings are a business and I don’t personal stuff to get in the way of business and me doing my best work.
Second shooting is a blast, but you definitely should get paid for it. The pressure is there no matter what. You might as well take the money you rightfully earned.
Of course for family gatherings, my rule is null. I’ll happily bring my gear and do it right. I can stand bad cell phone photos taken indoors.
Thanks for this post, that was a good read. I actually have a post on my site called "the accidental wedding photographer" about the couple of times friends or relatives have enlisted me to take free pictures at or after their wedding.
The main thing it confirmed for me is that I would never want the responsibility of getting paid to take someone's wedding pictures.
But I've always thought being a second shooter at a professionally photographed wedding might be fun.
... and I probably would want to do it for free (way less pressure).
Thanks Todd! I’m going to hunt that post down.
I have a rule about no family or close friends as wedding clients.
Weddings are a business and I don’t personal stuff to get in the way of business and me doing my best work.
Second shooting is a blast, but you definitely should get paid for it. The pressure is there no matter what. You might as well take the money you rightfully earned.
Of course for family gatherings, my rule is null. I’ll happily bring my gear and do it right. I can stand bad cell phone photos taken indoors.
Thanks again!