Question

Suppose you are an amateur photog rapher and take pictures of na ture. A friend is getting married and asked you to take pictures at the wedding. Do you think you ar e qualified, why or why not? Explain in a few paragraphs.

Answer 1

• Being an amateur photographer I might not have enough skills to photograph a wedding but before going in for the project I could take some technical help since I already know how to operate a camera.
• I could create a list about the shots that I could take of the couple and the family. Another part of wedding photography is the location and being a natIure photographer I do have certain skills that can help me to capture the wedding location. I can visit the locations before the D-day and prepare myself regarding developing ideas of few positions of shots and to know how the light would work.
• But instead of taking it professionally it would be a learning experience and might lead to non-professional photographs.A professional photographer has invested thousands in quality equipment and education. She’s only as good as her last wedding, and her reputation is on the line with every couple and she would not put her reputation on line in contrast to an amateur one like me.
• Professionals have experience in how to use poses, angles and lighting to enhance their bride’s best features and hide the imperfections. And being an amateur one I would be still trying to figure out positions and light.
• Eventhough its my friend who wants me to photograph their wedding but since their money is involved and its the most important day o their life it would be advisable to hire a professional wedding photographer. Its better to have a well prepared photographer rather than an amateur one.
• But yes,I could take their photographs for fun or just to refine my skills.