laura_puig

<p>Ok, let's say that the OP gets "permission". What about the 50 other guests with iphones, p&s and so on that will be shooting for fun with their flashes on? (I see that in museums where I take care of turning off my flash while the others use it without ever being warned)<br>

Sometimes I have the impression that the one doing what has to be done (ask for permission, approach the pro, paying photo fee in certain venues...) is getting a NO just to see others doing what they want. And all that because IT IS A DSRL. Gosh, a DSRL is not a pro-level-results guarantee. A pro sells his work no matter the gear he's using.An amateurs does not make business no matter whatever is used too.<br>

At the end all that matters is common sense and courtesy in both sides. In other words, human relations and social skills.<br>

If it was me, I'd speak with the bride and ask her to let the photographer know. Then the day D I'll just introduce myself and shake hands with the pro and then get out of his way as I promised. That's all. If he's a pro, he'll know that no one should forbid guests taking pictures (even with a telescope if they want/dare) unless they are obtrusive with his job (in that case they have all the right to ask the guest to stop bothering, not taking pictures)<br>

My two cents.</p>

A piece of advice from Paris. This year the weather is rather dull, be prepared for rainy/cloudy days too. Of

course you can have luck and get one of the rare bright sunny days, but don't be disappointed if it doesn't happen.

Here you have a link of a French wedding photographer, PJ style.

http://www.marc-lucascio.fr/photo-couple/photo-couple.html

Good luck,

Laura