5 Wedding Do’s and Don’ts Photographers Swear By
Wedding Dos and Don’ts Photographers Swear by. Written and shot by a real NYC Wedding Photographer.
Do’s and don’ts photographers swear by. Here are a few wedding do’s and don’ts nyc wedding photographers need to remember when they’re working. No one is more important than the other. They are all vital. These can sometimes make or break even the most seasoned photographer. If you have others you feel are important, let us know! We’d love to read your thoughts on how you prepare for a job.
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Do have a well-packed gear bag. Your gear bag is the lifeblood of your job. NYC wedding photographers need to make sure the primary gear is in perfect order. Furthermore, a second set of back up-gear is crucial. Both must be tested weekly. Especially during the busy season.
Wedding Do’s and Don’ts Photographers Swear by. Camera Review: my three favorite cameras. Camera Family Portrait shot by NYC location photographer Angela Cappetta.
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Do have a clean driver’s license. You need to be able to drive in every city where you are working. Furthermore, your support staff all need clean licenses. Don’t hire anybody who can’t provide this basic element. It means they aren’t serious if they don’t have it.
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Don’t “tell on” guests. There is always one drunken idiot. With this job, this is what you sign up for. There are always guests who take it a little too far, Avoid them. You do not need to tolerate abuse. However, if a guest is highly disruptive, tell the wedding planner. Or have the bartender cut them off.
Guests dance it up at an Aldie Mansion reception in Buck’s County, PA.
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Do be commensurate professional. Remember, you are being paid to offer your professional photography services. You may be an artist, but you are also there to do a job. This includes basic things like being on time, dressing appropriately, being considerate and reading off of basic social cues.
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Don’t be unprepared. When things go sideways, don’t stand there whining about how you “had no idea” that you’d need this or that piece of equipment. Even if it means your bag will be 3 kilos heavier, pack it anyway. If you need it, you will be glad it’s there.
Happy shooting!
