Wedding Photography...... Help!?

Hi All, i'm New here
A few of my friends have asked me to do there wedding photos, I have regretfully turned down a few because of nerves etc (i don't want to ruin the big day with bad photos). But there is one wedding coming up (in June) that I will be taking photos for.

Photography has been a hobby of mine for a few years and I have been putting a few pictures on Flickr (URL below), which is where my friends saw my photos and got the idea to ask me. I am not a great photographer, I am self taught, as a result my confidence at the moment isn't great.

Alas the time that I will be meeting the couple before the wedding and discussing events etc is fast approaching.

Does anyone have any advice for the big day? or what kind of things I need to ask them, when i meet with them soon?

I will be very greatful for any tips you have to share.

Thanks

victorbron5 wrote in post #14801174
Hi All, i'm New here
A few of my friends have asked me to do there wedding photos, I have regretfully turned down a few because of nerves etc (i don't want to ruin the big day with bad photos). But there is one wedding coming up (in June) that I will be taking photos for.

Photography has been a hobby of mine for a few years and I have been putting a few pictures on Flickr (URL below), which is where my friends saw my photos and got the idea to ask me. I am not a great photographer, I am self taught, as a result my confidence at the moment isn't great.

Alas the time that I will be meeting the couple before the wedding and discussing events etc is fast approaching.

Does anyone have any advice for the big day? or what kind of things I need to ask them, when i meet with them soon?

I will be very greatful for any tips you have to share.

Thanks

I think you forgot the URL.

victorbron5 wrote in post #14801174
Hi All, i'm New here
A few of my friends have asked me to do there wedding photos, I have regretfully turned down a few because of nerves etc (i don't want to ruin the big day with bad photos). But there is one wedding coming up (in June) that I will be taking photos for.

Photography has been a hobby of mine for a few years and I have been putting a few pictures on Flickr (URL below), which is where my friends saw my photos and got the idea to ask me. I am not a great photographer, I am self taught, as a result my confidence at the moment isn't great.

Alas the time that I will be meeting the couple before the wedding and discussing events etc is fast approaching.

Does anyone have any advice for the big day? or what kind of things I need to ask them, when i meet with them soon?

I will be very greatful for any tips you have to share.

Thanks

First off, welcome to the forum. June 2013?
I would try to find a wedding photographer that would be willing to let you be a second shooter.

DavidR wrote in post #14801368
First off, welcome to the forum. June 2013?
I would try to find a wedding photographer that would be willing to let you be a second shooter.

sounds like good advice, also check out the "weddings" sections here

watt100 wrote in post #14803724
sounds like good advice, also check out the "weddings" sections here

Agreed, Weddings are really hard work and your photography skills need to be second nature as you only have one chance. Don't risk a upsetting the bride and ruining your friend ship.

Find a good pro, and take some candids on the day that you can share with them. Enjoy their day with them.