What to ask before taking a job?

[harvwallbanger]

Last summer I photographed a Friends wedding as he was in a pinch as the original photographer called them a week before, backing out at the last minute because of health reasons.

With no previous experience in wedding photos, heck very little experience in photography as a whole, it went pretty good!

So now, by word of mouth and a few samples from that day, I have been getting a few inquiries to shoot a few weddings this summer.

It has been something that I would like to do as I find these potential jobs landing in my lap. So this seems like the perfect time to start.

Just wondering, as a photographer, what types of questions should I be asking potential customers when they inquiry about my services??

Thanks for all your help.

[poloman]

That isn't as much a concern as what you will do in the difficult situations you could find yourself in. You really should have some fast lenses and a second camera body. You can rent these items if need be. If your camera fails, you will not be able to stop the wedding while you figure out what to do.
If the wedding is outside, you will want to have a shady area accessible for your formals.

[elader]

Just wondering, as a photographer, what types of questions should I be asking potential customers when they inquiry about my services??

Thanks for all your help.

How about "Are you freaking crazy"? :D

Seriously though, there are some good faqs about this - check fredmiranda.com wedding forum stickies.