Today’s wedding photographer must not only be technically savvy and constantly creative; he/she must also be quite nimble and somewhat tolerant — tolerant of the wedding conditions today that are so different from 10 years ago. Not only has wedding photography changed from traditional portraiture to photojournalism to increasingly creative documentaries, today’s wedding photographer must be prepared for the majority of wedding guests who come equipped with their own cameras. Aside from a few rare cases, every wedding photographer spends some time dodging guests as they move in for their shot(s).
It makes total sense, but only recently have I realized the difference a seat can make. At weddings, aisle seats are the front row.
So what makes it tolerable for me? The realization that I’m being paid to get the shots that no one else will get. And at the end of the day, I’m honored that my clients chose me and trust me to take on this responsibility.
Wedding photojournalism has become somewhat of a sport in recent years, and I’m loving it.
Here’s a small sampling of Jenny & Chris’s wedding on Maui last weekend, starting with what it looks like to have an aisle seat.
And when you’re done viewing, feel free to leave a comment and wish them well on their honeymoon in Italy.
Wonderful post. Its true that wedding needs planning and its difficult to get all things arranged, it has to be done systematically. I also came from the same field and found