Originally posted by Culture Lana if I may ask, why are you disappointed being the only one to shooting the bride getting ready. That is my favorite part of shooting a wedding.
By the way where can I see some of your work on weddings?
Culture
I'm not disappointed, more like "yeah, right, I'm the only one, because it's free"
Initially it was "no, we want you just enjoy the wedding, we hired a pro, so you just have fun". Then, suddenly, oh we love your pictures... Knowing them I hoped it will not happen, but nothing new. History repeats itself ones again, the third time actually. This time I hoped it will be different, but well...
The problem is that I love them, and they use it
It's a family, and it's the worst case scenario for me, when everyone will not take me seriously as a photographer, but expect magazine quality pictures, because "I have a good camera". You know, the camera takes pictures, right?
Many times I stated that I hate short notices, but who cares.
Even more, I can't get the straight answer about the exact schedule. I need to plan the shoot. They don't understand that.
If you want me to be your photographer, then take me seriously as a photographer. The time of family snaps is over. Honestly, I don't want that headache at all. It's easy to work with strangers, plan the shoot with cooperative clients. I don't do it myself, but I assist the sessions occasionally now. Clients are easy, trust me.
Here is the one of candids I actually like. The rest is not really interesting for outsiders. This one at least tells some story.
It's Sigma 30mm f1.4 on Canon because I bought the first copy for Pentax later. Canon copy had no issues with AF, with only some inconsistent results which I thought were my fault. Dark venue, typical. This time I hope K-1 will do much better job.
Last edited by micromacro; 11-17-2016 at 05:12 AM.