darlene_briscoe Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Did a wedding this weekend, very beautiful. Was wondering how to handle the guests that are shooting over my shoulder. Tried to ask the guest not to do this but the father of the bride got very angry. thanks for any suggestions on how to handle this before the cereomony, so that this is not a issue during their joyous occassion and during the posed (before reception} shots. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan mcgill - trm photo st Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Darlene, I do not mind it too much. The only way it would bother me is if they are using a flash, getting in my way, and or distracting the B&G and wedding party during "set up shots". Hope this helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffc1 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 There was just a posting on this yesterday I think too. Let them shoot as long as they are not bothering you. If flash or whatever are messing up what you are doing then nicly let them know to wait. Otherwise don't worry, Chances are great that the pics they are taking won't come out anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrim8 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 You could always show an example of what happends when your pictures get over exposed by other flashes, and ask them nicely to refrain until you are finished.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_ Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 ...you could 'adjust' your contract to include the fact that a 'flash' going off along side your face may cause you to request damages for injury to your eyesight. Other than that, you just have to go with the flow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cariad Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I don't mind unless the B/G have their eyes in different directions. What I do is tell the people to stand behind me or right to my side and I also ask very nicely not to use flash, but at times I even set up shots for them and ask them to wait until I take it and give them a chance to take theirs. Quite often it turned into a lot of fun and everybody enjoyed it including myself. It is after all the couples day and I am not going to ruin it for them by upsetting grandma or aunt Bertha ..........what is a couple of extra minutes. I always schedule enough time to not let this throw me of and it makes everybody happy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenco Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I let 'em do it. I ask nicely that they wait until I get my shot and then I step aside and let whoever get their shot. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovcom_photo Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 If the bride's father gets upset, or anyone else for that matter, I would just ask the bride/groom to deal with it, so your hands stay clean...let them deal with the family stuff. I would tell the B&G that if they want you to do your job, the'll have to intervened when guests/relatives/parents get stupid. It's not your problem, so don't take it on your shoulders...defer to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_schilling___chicago_ Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 If the bride's father gets upset, or anyone else for that matter, I would just ask the bride/groom to deal with it, so your hands stay clean... I think an experience pro can handle people in such a way that they don't get angry in the first place. Be nice, have fun, Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! The wedding is not about the photography, it's the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjogo Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Generally if it becomes a more than just a random occurence ...I turn my large Quantum strobe around > and blast way ..tell them I am bouncing..they quickly move :: from anywhere near my person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulnara Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Jenifer, I would love to have this image to my wed folio. Great shot. I don't mind flashes but I do if I shoot formals, I just ask to look at my lens during the shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medina photography cherry Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I don't mind. As I stated in the other post, I had a guy on Saturday ask me to move because I was in HIS shot! I laughed it off, because I really did think it was funny. The Groom saw the whole thing and actually thanked me later for handleing it so well. I look at it this way, These guest love the Bride and Groom. They know them in way I never will. I don't want to take their moment away from them. As long as I get my shots I am cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd1664878707 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 The formals are the only time I get bothered about it. Not only does flash bother the wedding party, but as I'm shooting I constantly have to remind everyone to look at me and not Uncle Bob. I have a statement in my contract that takes care of this. Something like: "It is understood that XXX Photography is the exclusive official photographer retained to perform the photographic services requested. Wedding attendees may take pictures, but will be asked not to if they intrude on the photographerﾒs responsibilities." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenm Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 The pro I've worked for asks that people wait until she gets her shot, then she steps aside for a moment for them to shoot. It works out nicely and I have noticed that with others in the room, the wedding party seems more relaxed and you never know what great candids you may get or whose suggestions you may try out for poses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa_berry___northampton_m Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 true true robert medina. that is the best attitude you can have at a wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrim8 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 It turned out to be a cool shot. I state in my contract for guests to try to refrain when I'm doing group shots. But I don't really mind. Most of the time they will wait until you take a shot. You want to give the impression that you are fun and easy to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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