My first wedding shoot ... Do I tell them?

[zoolfadhlie]

my first real wedding job is for my friend's wedding... So it will not be a problem for me, But for your case, I think telling them is the best way but you will have to show your portfolio to them in order to convince them that you are capable and worth their money...

[Lorenzo Reffo]

Happy to see you told them! That's a really special day and everyone want to have their photo album, they have confidence you will send them back a good work!

I shot the wedding of two friends of mine last may, but they had a pro photographer and, as they know how I love shooting (and yeah they like what I do), they told me they would have been happy if I'd take some shot.. So I focused on those pics which are generally a problem for pro shots engaged in taking the "must" pics.. Here's the result, they are little bit underexposed (unfortunately my gear lacks) but There's something good in them and I take advantage of it for doing some experience!

wedding shots

(I only posted them here so definition is not so good)

[peg's pics]

I was hoping you got the job. I am waiting to see the results.

I am not a pro. but would like to be someday...or at least semi-pro. Have been working on developing my skill and style.

But I have done two low-budget wedding as gifts for friends. I was very nervous. But it was great fun and great experience. And there is a need for all types of photographers. As you said not all wedding budgets can afford a high-end photographer. My friends would not have been able to afford photos of their weddings. I was thrilled to do it. And of course they knew what they were getting. Made photobooks on shutterfly as gifts. They were both very pleased.

please keep up posted.
peg.

[jagoble25]

Originally Posted by Skubagirl

Thanks so much for all the feedback guys (and gals) .. I spoke to the client and disclosed that this would be my first wedding. Even though it's a very small affair (only 5 people in attendance!) .. it's still a wedding. I'm honored that they even contacted me since my portfolio doesn't show any wedding photography .. they just liked my style I haven't heard from them so I'm guessing they went with somebody else which is totally fine by me. I figured they might have had a very small budget and that's why they contacted a newbie, etc. Anyway, I do know that wedding photography is a whole new ball game and I'm not ready for it at all .. I know this! I am going to work towards being a second shooter to even see if I can handle the stress or like the fast pace of working a wedding.

- Lise

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??

From the OP last post I don't think she got thr gig. Good luck nrxt time and share with us when you do get one!