Shooting a "wedding" is NOT for "every"photographer.It can be VERY stressful for EVERYONE involved if you don't have enough experience.
AFTER more than 20 YEARS EXPEREINCE ElizabethEtienne considers herself A "seasoned” WEDDING"photographer.
1) LISTEN carefully to all client’s needs and makesuggestions where and when appropriate.
2) Create a PHOTO TIMELINE together with you (allowing different groups to arrive in a staggered fashion ). This helps keep the day flowing and FUN!
3) SCOUT LOCATIONS EXTENSIVELY IN ADVANCE noting theideal areas for specific key shots with the photo time line in hand so the dayof the wedding flows effortlessly.
4) Have a "PLAN B" for everything... just incase!!
5) ARRIVE EARLY on the big day, dressrespectfully and be totally prepared mentally, physically and emotionally forthe long day ahead.
6) Maintain a CALM & FUN-LOVING attitude while simultaneously being technically and creatively proficient.
7) COORDINATE GROUPS on a tight time schedule, (keepingthe bride & groom from seeing one another of course!) while maintaining acourteous, professional, and entertaining attitude.
8) Having THE BEST, FAIL-PROOF EQUIPMENT, numerouscamera bodies, lenses, flashes, filters, film and batteries just in case onegoes down. Don't take chances.
9) Having an awesome team of SILLED PHOTO ASSISTANTS as anextra set of hands to pass a lens, camera body or another roll of film FAST...so a priceless shot is never missed!
10) Having a KEEN EYE , SESNE OF TIMING and confidence to jump inand grab a great shot or coordinate one to look beautiful.
11) CREATE AMAZING IMAGES that go FAR beyond the expected, ordinary,standard wedding photography - Create a touching, emotional, funny, sentimentalimages of your fabulous day!!
THIS IS THE JOB OF A SEASONED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER!
Hiring anyone less capable is taking a big risk.
Afterall... YOU ONY DO THIS ONCE! All you have left after you've spent thousands areyou pictures... shouldn't they be the VERY BEST?
