skipm

Two cents from a rank amateur: just shot my first wedding (as primary) last weekend and the smartest thing I did was hire a second shooter for part of the time (3 hours - ceremony, formals and part of the reception). The B&G waited until the last minute to get me, so my choice had to be another amateur with good equipment and experience with weddings. Between the two of us and my wife assisting we managed to cover everything. I wouldn't have made it without them - the wedding party show up to the hall late, the ceremony started late, things were going on in multiple places that I couldn't have covered alone - we divided, conquered and actually got them back on schedule by the time the reception started - and received multiple thanks on our positive attitudes.

Anne,

 

Thanks you SO much for this post. I'm finding myself starting on a ride that might resemble yours - I'd give details, but this is YOUR story, not mine - and the inspiration is invaluable.

 

~Skip