Evan Baines wrote:
If you've never been forced to shoot f/1.4 ISO 3200 1/50th before without a flash, then the wedding day is not a good first time to learn.
this forum would CHOOSE to shoot a wedding this weekend on Digital Rebels or D40x's, but its totally doable if you know what you're doing.
Congratulations! Now you can start paying taxes!
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Good point on the lenses in ceremony not permiting flash, but a low noise body that can consistently handle iso 1600 - 6400 is also as important as the lenses .
you also may need a second shooter and pay them to do a really good job - to be in two places at one time
considering all of this work and expenses--$2000 for full day coverage -- is less than local plumbers/hr...the difference is you are doing creative work, one needs to charge what creative work is worth-- you have depreciation on your gear -- a starving artist is not a good idea...Show more →
I marvel over people like yourself who give generously; thank you for all the valuable information as I trying to figure out if wedding photography is for me.
Would you be available for a phone call; will provide my contact information?
57suzi wrote:
I agree, Paul, this was my favorite part.
+1
Also, for -turning friends and family down-, I agree... We have a common saying in Arabic ( go far away and return back safely ), I hope you got the meaning
Evan - just a thought... would you be willing to write up something on copyrights? Why it's so important to understand, what actually is it, local laws (at least in CA and the US), etc?
I've actually just arrived in California a few months back and I'm trying to look for professional wedding photographers whom I can assist and be a second photographer for. I've some prior experience working as a wedding photographer back in Singapore and am currently based in USA for about a year and would like to gain some experience here as a wedding photographer. This thread is indeed extremely useful in getting me started and I would appreciate if anyone of you can point me to the right direction. Thanks!
), I hope you got the meaning 
