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PS .. to all those that replied ... there are all kinds of different wedding photographers, .. the expensive, seasoned professional and the budding photographer who is less costly. There are all kinds of different weddings too .. high end and low end (casual BBQ), etc. For those of you pros that went to school .. shot weddings as a second shooter first, did all the reading, etc ... when it was actually your time to shoot your first wedding as the main shooter, did you tell them??[/QUOTE]
That is a good question. I wonder what others have done. Myself, I worked as a apprentice, then was slowly given more responsibilities at each wedding until I was doing everything and my Mentor was overseeing my work. Then I was scheduled for small weddings at first on my own and so on..... When clients booked weddings at the studio I was with, the clients were given albums of the work done by the photographers that were going to cover their wedding. When they selected the photographer they wanted to go with and it was me, then I would be scheduled for a interview with them prior to them booking. So, yes the clients would be aware of my experience and all prior to booking.
Now I have over 1500 thru the lens and enjoy the work. When I trained new talent, I used the same system and it has worked without fail.
Good luck to your new challenge. If you go in with a good attitude and all, you can make a very good living.....
JM
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