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Wedding photographer checks his footage while snapping pictures during the wedding dinner, as shown by a model.
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Most people do, naturally. But there are multiple ways to go about it. For example, you could encourage guests to take pictures on their own iPhones. You could leave a smattering of disposable cameras on tables and let guests have a blast snapping pics the old-fashioned way. Or you could go the traditional route, of hiring a professional photographer. And yes, it's going to cost you a pretty penny, but you'll get what you pay for.
Professional photographers don't just show up with a camera and start snapping pics at random.
First of all, a lot of photographers work in pairs, with one shooting video and the other snapping photos, or sometimes using different types of cameras to achieve different outcomes throughout the event.
They also have expertise, knowing when the lighting will be best (and bringing their own lights along with them). They know how to pose everyone in the wedding party to get the most natural and happy looks. Then, after the wedding is over, they'll Photoshop the pics, making you and your spouse look your very best. Some even compile it into a printed book, or will send over hundreds of digital photos, so you can share your big day with the world.
Now, this person is an amateur photographer, and they seem to really enjoy it as a hobby.
But should they really be filling the role of wedding photographer for a friend?
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Wedding photographer snaps a shot of the bride in an outdoor setting, as a model depicts.
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Wedding photographer snaps a picture of a bride and groom, in a depiction by models.
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Couple pose for wedding photos in front of a large glass window, as depicted by models.
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This whole situation just ballooned out of control!
The bride has unintentionally proved her own point. If being a photographer is such an easy job, then it should be a snap to find a new one, because this person has clearly had enough.
Congrats to this person for having boundaries, too. It's totally uncool that the bride is so determined to have a free photographer that she'd ruin her wedding for a friend.
Let's check out what other people thought about this debacle.
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One person suggested they take it seriously enough to write up a proper contract
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This person added that the contract could stipulate how long the photographer works
2 hours would barely cover anything. It certainly wouldn't be enough for an entire wedding day. This is a really great idea, because it would highlight to the bride exactly how much she is demanding from her friend.
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Here's an empathetic take
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She's trying to pinch pennies, but she's going to regret that
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