I’ve got a great title for a new photography book!
So good, that by the title alone, I have to do this project.
No, I won’t share the title with you. If I did, then you’d say, “Yeah that’s a great title. I should do that.”
All I will say is the project is about shooting weddings.
I love shooting events, especially weddings. I’ve shot three or four weddings.
There’s nothing like running around being one of the most important people at an event. In order of wedding importance it goes bride, groom, father of the bride, and photography (sorry, moms).
Think about it. The photographer gets the best seat in the house for every activity: getting ready, wedding march, family photo, first dance, cake cutting, toasts, etc.
And everyone is smiling at you. How great is that!
Four Weddings
For this photography book project, I will shoot fours weddings. Each will be photographed using a different type of camera or media including:
- Smartphone (iPhone)
- Film camera (Holga, Nikon)
- Instant film (Instax)
- Consumer level DSLR (Nikon)
I want to compare and contrast the differences between the cameras and media. There will be many great shots from each wedding.
Your Wedding
If you are getting married in 2020, then I want to shoot your wedding as a second photographer. I will shoot your entire wedding with my camera / media of choice. You will get digital copies of the best pics (notice I did not say all pics). In the case of instant film, you might even get most the instant film shots too (we’ll see).
In order for me to shoot your wedding as a professional photographer, I must be paid (no, I won’t shoot a wedding for social media likes). If I am the only photographer for your wedding, then my day-of-wedding fee is $500. If I am your second photographer, then my day-of-wedding fee is $250. I may adjust my fee depending on the size of the event.
The only additional cost is for negative and instant film. Negative film requires processing and scanning. Instant film requires scanning. I will split the costs with you.
Money Shots
I will shoot all of the wedding and some of the reception. I won’t be found on the dance floor late in the evening. My aim is to photograph the following:
- Bride / groom getting ready
- Wedding march
- First kiss
- Family photo
- First dance
- Cutting cake
- Bride / groom exit (if not too late)
Warning
The reason I want to be your second photographer, is because shit happens. Film gets improperly exposed. Cameras break. Processing errors happen.
I’d rather not to be your only source of photographic memories on your special day.
Release
I will be using these photographs in a book, on my website, YouTube, podcast, and on my social media channels. I will need a model release from the bride, groom, father of the bride, and minister. I may need more, depending on what my lawyers say.
If you’re not willing to have your wedding photographs published in a book about wedding photography, then I won’t be shooting your wedding in 2020.
Contact
Since you’ve gotten this far, you must really, really want me to shoot your wedding.
All we need to do is set a date (you pick).
Contact me through any of my social media. I list them below in order of my preference. Send me a message and we’ll hook-up in person.
Oh, and congratulations on getting married. Cheers.
