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Old 05-24-2009, 01:40 PM
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Default First wedding shoot, and an awesome story behind it!

So, I was hired as the second shooter for a wedding, which was yesterday. I took my Camera and a few lenses, as well as my lighting stuff (a few hotshoe strobes, couple light stands, and an umbrella).

Everything is going what i perceive to be normal (since i've never shot a wedding...) until.....

The main photographers camera goes kaput, and she has no backup. So guess who goes on shooting the rest of the day?

Yours. Truly.

I got my gameface on and took the HELL OVER. Here's a couple formals!


Greenwood Wedding

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Greenwood Wedding 3

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Greenwood Wedding 5

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Greenwood Wedding 4

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Old 05-24-2009, 01:42 PM
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Stunning....I bet you was over the moon.....Good job you was there to take over
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Old 05-24-2009, 01:47 PM
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there's nothing like an instant promotion that makes the heart beat faster than normal .. but I see you step in like a pro and continue with the celebration .. I am proud of you Anthony .. judging from the quality of these photos, I am sure they'll be more than happy with your excellent work .. what an experience
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I think you did a great job. They should be pleased.
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Old 05-24-2009, 01:57 PM
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You got an opportunity and you took it, and you also took some great pictures judging by the posted samples.
Is the final picture where the groom and his friends realise you have become the primary photographer
Good job Tony, well done, and I hope your fee went up commensurately

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Old 05-24-2009, 02:06 PM
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beachcomber- thanks! The last photo was just something fun i threw in for good measure... i told them all to flex!

dlalonde- i really hope so. thanks!

hayward- You are always so kind. thank you! i did feel pretty "pro" there for a while... it was really fun!

jujitsu- you know it! as soon as i found out, i got kinda freaked, but then i realized it was my show from here on out and had a blast!
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very very cool! Well done hun!
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lol great story and great shots-thanks
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Old 05-24-2009, 03:16 PM
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Looks like that was fun group to be around...should make the photographer's time alot less stressful....great job
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Very good. Nice you were there for the couple. The shots are all very nice but, I really like the last one. Great work!
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