[EMAIL PROTECTED] posted: > my sister in law asked me to be the photographer on her wedding. While > having some general photographic experience, I am totaly poor on wedding > photography experience. Benjamin: I would agree with some of the others here. DO NOT try this, especially since you stated that you are "poor on wedding experience". If you have time and you MUST do this, at least volunteer for some other weddings where you can get some experience. If she has expectations that are not met, it could put a dent in the relationship. I have done a number of weddings - as a 2nd photographer/backup. This allows me to enjoy the wedding and take candid shots that the hired photographer would not take! Also, the hired photographer usually leaves BEFORE some of the REAL partying starts. If she does go with a hired photographer, you two should interview them. Let him/her know what you would like to do. If you are going to take any shots from the same angle, the hired photographer will always go first. Establishing a relationship with the hired photographer will benefit both parties. When she is selecting a hired photographer, have her ask him/her if they would have any problems with you doing some candid/backup work. If the hired photographer feels threatened, they must not be too confident of their work/equipment - find another one! There are other services that the hired photographer can provide that will be new ground for you. This includes the preview booklets, double exposure, special filters, special printing, etc etc. Usually, I take the pictures, number the back of the pics, then give the couple everything...as a nice little wedding gift! Hope this helps a little... -Mike Baranowski
