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Hi all. I haven't been on here much in the last 12 months - photography wise I've been in limbo, our daughter arrived, I've moved house, work's been busy etc etc..you know how it is.
Anyway. I've been trying to develop my skill level, and I'm slowly building a portfolio of good shots up, my ambition is to go fully "pro" when I'm ready. My personal interests lie more in landscape, fine art and nature, but to pay the bills and as a secondary interest I'm very much into portraiture and weddings. I also like the idea of advertising/editorial work. I'm not green, I know a bit about business in general and am researching all the time.
(which is why I'm taking things slowly)
To the point of this post, this weekend I was invited to a friends wedding. I didn't take my gear, as I was under the impression photography was taken care of, and anyway I'd have the little one to look after while my other half was involved with the ceremony. To cut a long story short the plan was changed and I could share baby responsibilities with her. When we got there, most (if not all) the guests had their cameras out, pop up flashes, kit lenses and so on. There wasn't an official photographer but there was one person with a 5D who knew what she was doing. But...there was I, sitting there wishing I'd brought my gear. It was a beautiful day, the setting was beautiful, the bride and groom looked great. It would have been fantastic practice for me :bang: Gutted!
I have agreed to do a wedding next year, I'm only charging my costs and the bride and groom know where I'm at in terms of experience in this field, and I'm busy researching and practicing as much as I can. Can anyone offer any general help and advice that I wouldn't necessarily pick up from just reading? We all have to start somewhere and it's nice to get advice. Between now and the wedding I need lots more practice so if you could help with ideas for that it'd be great.
Ste
Anyway. I've been trying to develop my skill level, and I'm slowly building a portfolio of good shots up, my ambition is to go fully "pro" when I'm ready. My personal interests lie more in landscape, fine art and nature, but to pay the bills and as a secondary interest I'm very much into portraiture and weddings. I also like the idea of advertising/editorial work. I'm not green, I know a bit about business in general and am researching all the time.
(which is why I'm taking things slowly)
To the point of this post, this weekend I was invited to a friends wedding. I didn't take my gear, as I was under the impression photography was taken care of, and anyway I'd have the little one to look after while my other half was involved with the ceremony. To cut a long story short the plan was changed and I could share baby responsibilities with her. When we got there, most (if not all) the guests had their cameras out, pop up flashes, kit lenses and so on. There wasn't an official photographer but there was one person with a 5D who knew what she was doing. But...there was I, sitting there wishing I'd brought my gear. It was a beautiful day, the setting was beautiful, the bride and groom looked great. It would have been fantastic practice for me :bang: Gutted!
I have agreed to do a wedding next year, I'm only charging my costs and the bride and groom know where I'm at in terms of experience in this field, and I'm busy researching and practicing as much as I can. Can anyone offer any general help and advice that I wouldn't necessarily pick up from just reading? We all have to start somewhere and it's nice to get advice. Between now and the wedding I need lots more practice so if you could help with ideas for that it'd be great.
Ste
