James Messervy wrote:
>
>I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of
>the brother of an acquaintance.
You must be very flattered. However, consider why you have been approached.
The usual reason is that professional wedding photographers appear to be
expensive, and using a friend appears cheap.
>Now, I'm a very keen amateur and have been really into photography for about
>15 months.
15 months? The quickest way to lose a friend is to shoot their wedding when
you don't have the experience for such an incredibly stressful and demanding
task.
A wedding can be an expensive event. The happy couple may be grateful for your
help in saving them a few pennies. However, their gratitude for your shooting
the event for a low price will soon be forgotten if you do not deliver the
goods, and your failure will be remembered every time they refer to their
wedding photos, or even worse, avoid referring to them.
Just say no. Do it now. Don't even think of saying yes.
Sorry to be so harsh.
Colin
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