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Forum: General Photography
06-12-2018, 11:23 AM
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I didn't mean to suggest you might miss the shot. Rather, I was stressing the emphasis the client usually makes on getting these
obligatory shots. A wedding photographer might deliver 100 beautiful shots that completely encapsulate the day, but if one of the
cliches are missing the axe will fall. Who could possibly want a gig like that?
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Forum: General Photography
06-12-2018, 10:09 AM
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Wow, such negativity in this thread. In the words of Michael Palin as The King of Swamp Castle, "This is supposed to be a happy occasion.".
And yet, I agree with the general advice. Unless you're a masochist, RUNAWAY!
For example, there's this:
Far too much unnecessary emphasis put on creating a happy memory. Far too much expectation to follow a prescribed ritual. Far too
little impulse to just enjoy the moment and relish the memories that occur, planned or unexpected.
I wouldn't shoot a wedding unless it was clearly understood that I wasn't going to deliver a classic wedding photo album. If I could shoot what
I want, then maybe. I would do my best to deliver a beautiful set of photographs, but there'd be no guarantee the obligatory cliched shots
would be taken. Weddings can be shot beautifully, artistically AND with originality. I've seen it done. But you must have an open minded
client. Otherwise, it's on your shoulders to deliver a dull, cliched set of photographs.
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