If you make it VERY clear that you're no pro and that they should expect crap then you might not want to kill yourself when it's done. Make sure you KNOW what they are expecting. Try making a list of shots you know they'll want and go over that with the bride.
Long-time list members may remember I was asked to shoot the First Communion at my wife's church several years ago. I used two different bodies (film) and flashes. Half the photos came out great The other half, from the other body, were under exposed. I figured out later what happened but it's too late, of course. Unlike weddings, these kids only have ONE first communion. I probably had about your level of experience back then. I felt bad but hey, they didn't pay me, right? Still, I really shouldn't have accepted the job. I still remember getting flamed on the list when I recounted the event. So, I guess I'm saying you shouldn't take the job. But if you do, tread lightly, you're on thin ice. Cory ----- Original Message ----- From: "J and K Messervy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 4:20 AM Subject: Asked to do a wedding. >I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of > the brother of an acquaintance. > > Now, I'm a very keen amateur and have been really into photography for > about > 15 months. I'm really thrilled to have been asked (the request was based > on > my work in my online gallery), but also more than a little hesitant to > commit to doing it. The wedding isn't until October, so there's lots of > time to prepare. > > I've never been responsible for taking photos for any important event, I > just take them for myself. I know the technical side and use the K10D's > various manual functions, etc and I know I'm a reasonably good > photographer. > I'm not sure that I'm good enough to do a wedding though, it's more than a > little scary. > > I know there are people with pro experience on here, so I'm looking for > advice, tips, etc. > > I reckon if I do it, I'll want another flash (360 to go with my 540), a > fast > normal range zoom, lots of SD cards, etc. What else should I be thinking > about? I will have plenty of time to prepare and the venue is here in > Canberra, so i can scout it out and try shooting my family there, etc. > > Should I back myself, trust my skills and jump in? It could lead to a > lucrative sideline and would certainly boost my experience and confidence > if > successful. It would also be a real sense of accomplishment if I did a > good > job. What pitfalls are there? > > I don't even know what I should charge. I reckon I'd have to spend a bit > on > gear to be ready, but I can't factor that into my fee. > > Any and all tips, tricks and advice would be greatly appreciated! > > Thanks > > James > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.8/648 - Release Date: 1/23/2007 > 11:04 AM > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
