Holly Vanorse Spicer recalls her work in film and digital photography. See our special wedding pages in the newspapers for March 31, April 7 and 14. Weddings usually last at least 8 hours of shooting, they tend to jump to 14 and can go crazy at 21 o'clock (which was our longest day in history). Stress levels increase on a wedding day, to say the least. Even the groom who looks stylish is restless in that rented tuxedo.
If you're nervous or unsure about your job, that will only fuel the fire. Nerves during first weddings are normal, since you're still learning. And being a little excited before any wedding is okay. But when showtime comes, you need to be active, calm and in control of how you look during the day.
If you're calm and sure of yourself, this has a big effect on those in front of the camera. Looking clueless just makes most brides nervous. Learn about wedding procedures, what comes next, who's going where, so you can be of help like “it's okay, I've done it before”.When you try to become a wedding photographer, you'll run into a little riddle. Here are some of the best ways experienced videographers and wedding photographers manage anxiety before interacting with clients.
Some in which the photographer did an entire wedding and, although he looked through the lens it was sharp, once the images were opened on the computer, there was something clearly in the mirror. A novice wedding photographer or videographer will often need a little support to get the job done without nervousness or anxiety. I avoided being paid for my first years of weddings and instead chose to take photos only for friends and family as a gift to them, because I thought that I didn't want to somehow spoil what I loved: taking pictures. Your relationships with friends and family also tend to be affected, as you're usually not free on Fridays or Saturdays during the wedding season. Now, you can rent equipment to make those first weddings a little less expensive, but if you really want to get into the business, you'll eventually have to make a major investment.
But in reality, they generally work a normal 5-day week, have meetings and engagement sessions in the evenings, and then film weddings on Saturdays. And the best part is that you can skip a certain amount of small talk because you're obviously the photographer, so people already know what you do for a living and how you meet the bride and groom. I still photograph an occasional wedding for free for people I know well, especially if I know that they have financial difficulties, because I really like the activity, the splendor, the colors and the joy of it all. Once you realize how many pieces are needed to run a business, it's no surprise that wedding photography involves A LOT of work. Having a second photographer or videographer on the big day, especially if your colleague is more experienced, will give you much-needed peace of mind. I only took wedding photographs for a few years because of the demands of preparing before the wedding, along with some very unpleasant wedding guests. Some will do a second photo session for an established photographer to have that experience, and others will have luck with a friend or family member willing to take a chance on them. As an expert in wedding photography and videography, I can tell you that it is indeed stressful at times.
But with proper preparation and knowledge of what to expect on your big day as well as having an experienced colleague by your side can help alleviate some of that stress. It's important to remember that although it may be stressful at times it is also incredibly rewarding when everything goes according to plan.
