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06/28/2008 12:12:51 PM · #1 |
I shoot my first "full" traditional wedding here today. Leaving in about 15 minutes. The church is very dark, the priest is probably 6'4" 300+ pounds and is going to be standing in FRONT of the bride and groom (between congregation and b/g), storms predicted all day (we were planning outside formals) and the reception site overlooks a gravel pit.
Welcome to the world of wedding photography I guess :) At least...I know these things ahead of time so I do have some plans in place.
Prayers are welcome :) |
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06/28/2008 12:38:31 PM · #2 |
I'm not the praying type but I will certainly have you in my thoughts, good luck jpochard, just try your best. :)
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06/28/2008 12:39:49 PM · #3 |
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06/28/2008 12:55:48 PM · #4 |
| Wishing you the best!!! It will all work out! |
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06/29/2008 12:52:28 PM · #5 |
Well, I survived and my gear survived.
I was so tired last night that when I got home I didn't look at even ONE photo. For me, that must be exhaustion :)
I'm sitting here uploading to my computer and doing my backups and then this afternoon I will start checking out (and posting a few of) the photos. From what I saw on the small screen, we got more than acceptable of all the "must haves."
It did pour down rain, but held off long enough for about 45 minutes of outside formals. I didn't get to do any of the "fun" ones that I wanted. Would have been fine if we had started on time. I arrived at brides house 1/2 hr. ahead of schedule (hoping to have some extra time if she was ready.) We got to the park, however, 45 minutes behind schedule. I believe my second shooters got some nice candids while I was focusing on the formals, however.
My "uncle george" (the relative at all weddings with a camera) was an aunt, actually. When I got to the reception, they were doing a slide show of her shots. She actually did a pretty nice job on MY poses :) I had already had this discussion with the b/g however, so I'm not worried about it. Maybe I should be, but I've been "that" person at many weddings, so I cut her some slack. She was very nice, stayed out of my way and didn't slow me down.
The best part of the evening was the reception. They hired a really good dj and he had the pace going extremely well with all the expected activities and then had the party rockin' when I left at 11:30. He made sure I was ready (which I was) prior to any special event. I was working from 2pm until 11:30 - long day. They made sure I got a bite to eat and a break. I had intended to do that, as I discussed with them ahead of time, but it was nice of them to double check and think of me with everything else going on that night.
As I packed up, the parents and bride and groom thanked me for working so hard and said they were really looking forward to the photos.
The biggest glitch of the day: I had worn a pair of jeans, sneakers, and a decent blouse to shoot the park photos and planned to change into a dress (one I had actually bought just for such an occassion as my "photographer" dress because it was very nice looking, but very practical, comfy - easy to work in and had pockets) - but I totally forgot the bag with my shoes and all my jewelry etc. The jewelry I could live without, but the sneakers just wouldn't go with the dress :) So, I stayed in my jeans for the whole event. I apologized to the b/g but to them it appeared to be no big deal. I hate to be thought of as unprofessional, however. ~sigh~ If that's the worst of the day, I'm lucky :)
This is long, but I enjoy reading about other people's experiences, so I thought someone else might be interested in mine. I will post some shots probably later today or tomorrow.
edited to add: Right after the ceremony, they wanted some church formals as well. There was still a crowd of folks hanging around in the sanctuary and I could hardly even hear the bride. Finally, I held up my hand and got everyone's attention. I asked on the behalf of bride and groom who wanted to get to their recepeion that anyone NOT staying for a photo, to please move out of the church. I asked those who stayed to converse in lower tones so I could hear the b/g. The bride just looked at me and grinned. I told her later that it helped to hire a photographer who was a mom and had been a scout leader and room mother :)
Message edited by author 2008-06-29 12:57:52. |
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06/29/2008 01:24:43 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
When I got to the reception, they were doing a slide show of her shots. |
I had something similar, though a bit more brazen, happen last month at a wedding I shot.
I knew the dad personally. And I knew he was going to be showing a slide show of the kids "growing up". I usually like to show a slide show with engagements, bridals, wedding day coverage (note: there is usually a several hour gap between the wedding and the reception here in Utah, so that's how I get the wedding day pictures into the slide show). So I had asked if he wouldn't mind if I show my slide show as well. So we both knew each other was doing a slide show.
ANYWAY... I show up at the reception and start setting up my slide show when I notice his is running. And not only does he have "growing up" pictures in his slide show, but he also took the engagement pictures I had shot and put those into his slide show as well. I had to internally squelch my protest lest I make a scene and ruin the day... that just didn't seem right. Especially since we know each other. He could have at least asked.
Message edited by author 2008-06-29 13:25:25.
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06/29/2008 01:37:13 PM · #7 |
Congratulations on your success!!!
I had a similar experience in the church with my last wedding after the ceremony... there was a little boy running around (grandson of the groom) who kept climbing in front of my camera and getting his head into my shots... not bad when working with the adults, I just shot another one after removing him. I ended up fussing at his mother when he got in a shot of my bride and her twin grand-daughters, however, because one of the girls was autistic and was hard to keep still. The ONE shot I got with her not dancing around and wiggling everywhere... contained the other kid's head :(
I very calmly asked his mother to remove him from the church or keep him out of my way as it was the Bride's day and she really wanted lovely photos that I couldn't take with someone in front of my lens. She apparently didn't realize what he was doing and apologized. LOL She put him on her lap from that point on and gave him a stern talking-to. :) My bride, like yours, was very glad I said something.
@dwterry: ouch man... ouch. |
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07/05/2008 07:50:24 AM · #8 |
Sounds like you handled everything well. Congratulations!
I'm laughing at the sneakers and dress vision. ;)
Did you post any pics, yet? |
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