Photographers (sometimes) have a love/hate relationship with wedding magazines. We love seeing our images in print, but hate reading some of the editorial articles and their bad advice. Certain magazines may spew out information they think readers like, while photographers know it’s not only unrealistic but downright impossible!
For example, I’ve always laughed at the suggestion that if you’re on a budget for photography, going to a photography program at a community college will be a good solution. While I took several community college photography classes, I know most of the students around me would never have survived a wedding. A wedding photographer needs to be good at so many things: a commercial photographer (details, food), a photojournalist (candid moments throughout the day), a portrait artist (bride and groom portraits), a drill sergeant (family + group photos)! In my experience, a semester class can’t even properly teach ONE of those things, let alone all of them. A similar piece of advice, ask the photographer for a more affordable associate or assistant with a similar style… well, I don’t have permanent assistants and the ones I’ve had regularly don’t have a business or backup equipment.
With all that said: Joe found an article that provides mostly great advice on how to hire a photographer. The Knot did good this time!
Tips to Getting the Wedding Photos You Want
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