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2. THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER’S MINDSET
T he rewards of being a successful professional
wedding photographer are great—not only financially,
but also in terms of community status.
The wedding photographer of the new
millennium is not regarded merely as a craftsman, but as an
artist and an important member of the community.
DEMANDS OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Working Under Pressure. To be successful, wedding
photographers must master a variety of styles and perform
under pressure in a very limited time frame.
The wedding photographer is under a great deal of
stress, as the couple and their families have made months
of detailed preparations, and a considerable financial investment
for this (hopefully) once-in-a-lifetime event. It is
the day of dreams and, as such, the expectations of clients
are high.
Couples don’t just want a photographic “record” of
the day’s events, they want inspired, imaginative images
and an unforgettable presentation, and should anything
go wrong photographically, the event cannot be re-shot.
Aside from the obvious photographic skills, achieving suc-
BOTTOM LEFT—Formal wedding portraits, made on location more often than not, are a huge part of the standard wedding coverage. Here,
Charles Maring created an elegant high-key portrait using available light and a reflector. By incorporating the veil into the composition, he has
created a delicate, timeless image. BOTTOM RIGHT—A lyrical pose and flawless design helped create a signature wedding photograph for photographer
David De Dios. FACING PAGE, TOP—Being attuned to subtleties is what makes the contemporary wedding photographer stand out.
Here, Joe Photo noticed the bride’s fascination with the wind blowing her veil. Although the moment lasted only a second, Joe made it timeless.