martine_sansoucy

<p>Hi!</p>

<p>I am just curious to know what other photographers say to the question asked by clients "What happens if you get sick or something happens that you can't photograph our wedding?"</p>

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<p>Wow, thank you so much for all of the responses. I feel pretty at ease right now about traveling with my equipment and I will wear it around my neck. I know that I will be with someone almost 100% of the time and awareness and common sense with surroundings is the biggest thing. I'm just going to make sure I get insurance specifically for it, and hopefully nothing goes wrong! If it does, I DO have a couple of backup cameras that are still pretty good. I am so excited!! I can't wait to go out and take pictures :-D</p>

<p>wow, thank you so much for all of your responses! Yes, I think the first thing to do is get camera insurance and make sure I have copies of the receipts for the camera and equipment to prove I bought it here in Canada. The no-name camera strap is an excellent idea, and carrying copies of your passport/info, as well as trying to blend in. I am possibly the most paranoid person in the world so keeping my eyes open won't be a problem haha!<br>

As for Mexico, the bride is actually from Mexico herself and I will be surrounded by her family (locals) for the majority of the trip so I don't have too many concerns but to be aware. It's Italy I am more concerned about..I have heard the subways and public transportation is bad, but it's interesting that most locals tend to leave the camera alone!<br>

The biggest thing I've decided to do is to have TONES of memory cards stashed in an inside pants pocket and change them frequently, especially if I feel like I have an epic shot on it. That way, if my camera gets stolen..I still have the memory cards!!<br>

And yes, I definitely agree a point and shoot would be the more logical choice, but I have been waiting my whole life to visit these places and I want my best equipment with me to capture them :-)<br>

What kinds of equipment would you suggest bringing?</p>

<p>Would you recommend bringing a tripod, or would you bring one next time? Also do you think it's acceptable to wear your camera around your neck?</p>

<p>Hi!<br>

I am so incredibly excited! I just booked my first destination wedding for Mexico next April..and I am also planning a trip to Italy for next November with my mom!<br>

What I am interested in knowing, is how do other photographers travel with their cameras? I would love to take lots of street shots, particularly in the markets, and around some of the more desolate areas. Is it acceptable to wear a camera around my neck, or will this be asking for a theft or being robbed? <br>

Any advice for a first time traveler would be great!! I want to get the best shots possible and would love to bring my best camera, but my biggest fear is it being stolen. What are your biggest travel tips?</p>

<p>Thanks so much!<br>

Martine<br>

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<p>I just recently came back from Vancouver and I found the most stunning landscapes were the ones out of city limits, but I also visited the bird conservatory (I believe it's called the Bloedel), It was absolutely gorgeous with lots of great photo opportunities! I hope you get a chance to visit it, it was my favorite part of the trip :-)</p><div></div>