Me and my questions

[Moniphoto]

I have a friend weeding coming on the way. I am not the official photographer and i think they dont know that i am getting in the bussiness of photography. Because i have been very quiet for now taking pictures only for close friends. So anyway i am not gone be calm if they dont have a photogpraher and i think that is the case. Because they are a very young couple(very ver young). Anyway i am wondering in this case do you call your friend and tell her that you are making a photography bussines in a near future and would love to take some pictures of the weeding. I was thinking in going to the weeding without the camara. But i whant to be with the camara in case they dont have a photogpher and i think this is the case. But maybe a good idea is to gave them all the pictures as a gift of me. But i dont know life has been very hard for me and photography is not for free. What do you think? My friend is very young i has surprise of her weeding but she and adult anyway.

[René Damkot]

I'd take the camera.
I'd not offer to photograph the wedding.
If they are friends, and I'm invited at the wedding, I'm not there to work, but to have a party. So I'll probably take some shots, since I like to. But I would not photograph the entire wedding, nor would I charge them... Like said: I'm there to have fun, and while taking pictures is fun to me, I'm not working at that moment.

I'm a photographer, but I'm not a wedding photographer.
While I have a good understanding of the basics, and can snap some nice images, I'm by no means a wedding pro. That's another reason I won't do weddings: I'm good enough to know I'm not good enough.

By the way: Digital photography is for free, once you have the equipment.

Some images I did at my nephews wedding recently, on the same basis. They had a friend taking images, no pro photographer (small wedding), an I happened to have my camera in the car. I saw what that friend was doing, and decided I could probably do better.

Link (http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/070921M&O/content/index.html)

[Moniphoto]

I'd take the camera.
I'd not offer to photograph the wedding.
If they are friends, and I'm invited at the wedding, I'm not there to work, but to have a party. So I'll probably take some shots, since I like to. But I would not photograph the entire wedding, nor would I charge them... Like said: I'm there to have fun, and while taking pictures is fun to me, I'm not working at that moment.

I'm a photographer, but I'm not a wedding photographer.
While I have a good understanding of the basics, and can snap some nice images, I'm by no means a wedding pro. That's another reason I won't do weddings: I'm good enough to know I'm not good enough.

By the way: Digital photography is for free, once you have the equipment.

Some images I did at my nephews wedding recently, on the same basis. They had a friend taking images, no pro photographer (small wedding), an I happened to have my camera in the car. I saw what that friend was doing, and decided I could probably do better.

Link (http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/070921M&O/content/index.html)

i dont consider myself a pro photographer or a weeding photographer. I only did one weeding. I am a photographer of nature. But i need to make money with photgraphy so i am going to do weeding and other things. I am gone take the camare i am not going to tell anything i am going to have fun. But photography is fun for me too. So i am going to take some pictures anyway. But i am 100% that in that place is not going to be professional photographer.

[René Damkot]

Be sure to post some, so you can get some feedback, to help you improve ;)

[midnight_rider]

I refuse to photograph anything for friends or family, here are the reasons.
1. It can spoil a friendship if you mess up. Even if you take amazing photos they can still say " do you have one from when we were waisted and sarah fell down the steps"
2. They think that they can tell you things that second guess your judgment just because they know you.
3. They always want a price break.
4. You are there to enjoy a special moment with your friends. Do not spend it all behind a shutter. Have fun.

There are a hundred reasons to not shoot a friends wedding. But it is your choice. I shot one wedding for a friend. And even though it turned out very well and everyone was very pleased. i was very nervous the entire time simply because I knew them. Just go, leave the gear at home, and have a good time.

[PhotosGuy]

i dont consider myself a pro photographer or a weeding photographer. I only did one weeding. I am a photographer of nature. But i need to make money with photgraphy so i am going to do weeding and other things. Before you do weddings for pay, I think you should first learn to spell wedding, & second, learn the difference between nature photography & getting the right shot at the right time when there's no second chance to get it right.

[howzitboy]

i dont think ive been to a wedding where i wasnt the photographer lol.... no wait, i went to one long ago and got to watch the "pro" in action. I felt sorry for the couple. the "pro" right at the most important part (kiss shot) was too busy flirting with some girl to get the shot. I sure wish i had my camera ready ( i brought it but just cuz i always carry one with me) .

so, bring your camera, turn it on (leave flash off) and sneak some pictures (if they allow it). Make sure u sit in a prime spot (where u get good view of the brides face). remember, grooms are just a prop!! weddings are 100% bride!!! imho.

[Moniphoto]

Before you do weddings for pay, I think you should first learn to spell wedding, & second, learn the difference between nature photography & getting the right shot at the right time when there's no second chance to get it right.
ok ok

[CBO]

If it were me in that situation, I WOULD take my camera and just take pictures I would normally take at anyone's wedding (maybe a few more if you know for sure they won't have a pro photographer there). Then after the wedding I'd offer them to them on disc and be done. That way there's no expectations of what they want and you are forced to "work" at the wedding and not enjoy yourself. If I were the bride and groom I'd be eternally grateful to have any photos at all even from a cheapo point and shoot.