BCG wrote:

wtf???...weddings or no more taxing on the shooter than shooting a nude in the studio...anyone who tells you otherwise is a noob in the business.

Oh wow...I'm such a noob...  *Pft*

James Jackson wrote:

Oh wow...I'm such a noob...  *Pft*

i did not say that...but if shooting a wedding is more taxxing on your abilities, then yes, you may be correct.

BCG wrote:

i did not say that...but if shooting a wedding is more taxxing on your abilities, then yes, you may be correct.

FUCK YOU you bullshitting liar...

I said:

James Jackson wrote:
... and the fact that it's really taxing on you as a shooter is the reason that rates for weddings are so high.

Which you quoted and replied to with

BCG wrote:
wtf???...weddings or no more taxing on the shooter than shooting a nude in the studio...anyone who tells you otherwise is a noob in the business.

If you're going to call me a noob asshole, then own up to it you chicken shit.

And yes I'm name calling, and I hope we both get banned from the forums for a month...because I'm tired of your bullshit.

James Jackson wrote:

BCG wrote:
i did not say that...but if shooting a wedding is more taxxing on your abilities, then yes, you may be correct.

FUCK YOU you bullshitting liar...

I said:

James Jackson wrote:
... and the fact that it's really taxing on you as a shooter is the reason that rates for weddings are so high.

Which you quoted and replied to with


If you're going to call me a noob asshole, then own up to it you chicken shit.

And yes I'm name calling, and I hope we both get banned from the forums for a month...because I'm tired of your bullshit.

you could pm me with your concerns...i would respond in kind...you may wish to erase/delete your remarks as i choose not to address you in the same fashion.

Elite Imaging wrote:

Yeah, thats all fine and well, but would that mean that a nude wedding would be twice as taxing.

The problem is ... When you shoot a Nude Wedding ... Been There ...
Where do you put your gadgets lenes flash cards etc ?
We were not created with enough "slots" to store such.

Also don't you mean boob in the business ???

E L

Amanda Schlicher wrote:

I disagree, I think weddings are both high stress and difficult (evidenced by the large number of absolutely horrid wedding photographers).  Even some of the "high end" wedding photographers (check out the wedding shows in your area)... ignore the frills and look at the actual photos.  90% of them are a joke, horrible, gimmicky or just plain boring.

There are no more horrid wedding photographers out there than there are horrid nude photographers or horrid landscape photographers.  I don't happen to find weddings difficult...but that's just me.....stressful yes, difficult no.  We all are entitled to our opinion though.  However, I don't think that my wedding work is a joke, horrible, gimmicky or plain boring...and apparently neither do the many brides and grooms that hire me.

BCG wrote:
...but if shooting a wedding is more taxxing on your abilities, then yes,

You're clueless in that statement.  A wedding can involve multiple scenarios of light, which if you had any understanding of the dynamics involved in a full and complete wedding package, you would understand how silly your previous statement was.

You seem to give appearance of defending that statement which only gives you less credibility.  If you truly believe what you wrote on the difficulty, back it up by showing equal comparison in all that is involved.  My guess is you can't or won't do that, giving confirmation to merely having nothing to say with a place to say it.

area291 wrote:

You're clueless in that statement.  A wedding can involve multiple scenarios of light, which if you had any understanding of the dynamics involved in a full and complete wedding package, you would understand how silly your previous statement was.

You seem to give appearance of defending that statement which only gives you less credibility.  If you truly believe what you wrote on the difficulty, back it up by showing equal comparison in all that is involved.  My guess is you can't or won't do that, giving confirmation to merely having nothing to say with a place to say it.

clueless???...a wedding is indeed no more stressful than any other event...how is shooting a wedding anymore  stressfull than shooting any other corporate or special event???

James Jackson wrote:

BCG wrote:
i did not say that...but if shooting a wedding is more taxxing on your abilities, then yes, you may be correct.

FUCK YOU you bullshitting liar...

I said:

James Jackson wrote:
... and the fact that it's really taxing on you as a shooter is the reason that rates for weddings are so high.

Which you quoted and replied to with


If you're going to call me a noob asshole, then own up to it you chicken shit.

And yes I'm name calling, and I hope we both get banned from the forums for a month...because I'm tired of your bullshit.

How dare you call him a bullshitting liar!!!!....He's done more to help photography and underprivilaged children in San Antonio than anyone else has...If anything you should really show this guy some respect...because he really deserves it AND he's SUPER SUPER HAWT and that's hawt with a "W"...hahaha

P.S. You're just mad because his bathroom is the size of your house...and that's just the guest bathroom...hahahaha

RED Photographic wrote:
I take my hat off to wedding photographers, wedding photography is not something I could do.  One thought - do you have specialist insurance in case something goes badly wrong and you're unable to produce any pictures (for whatever reason)?

when that happens, you look for another job in a different career field.

BCG wrote:

when that happens, you look for another job in a different career field.

Yeah, but they could still sue...

RED Photographic wrote:
I take my hat off to wedding photographers, wedding photography is not something I could do.  One thought - do you have specialist insurance in case something goes badly wrong and you're unable to produce any pictures (for whatever reason)?

It's called a refund clause in the wedding contract.

I do the best that I can to be there and to shoot the best images possible, but should anything go wrong (i.e., accident on way there, equipment malfunction, etc.), the best I can do is offer them a complete refund.

Regards,

Denoy

P.S.

There are some third-party companies that sell wedding photography insurance.  Not exactly sure how they work, but you could probably look them up on the internet under "wedding photography insurance."  lol

BCG wrote:
...how is shooting a wedding anymore  stressfull than shooting any other corporate or special event???

You'll never get a CEO screaming at you in tears because the DJ is late.  The CEO may be screaming, but at least she won't be crying.

RED Photographic wrote:
I take my hat off to wedding photographers, wedding photography is not something I could do.  One thought - do you have specialist insurance in case something goes badly wrong and you're unable to produce any pictures (for whatever reason)?

It's professional liability insurance that covers this.

From ppa.com:

Professional Liability Insurance
Often referred to as an “errors and omissionsâ€? or “malpracticeâ€? policy, professional liability protects you from lapses in delivering professional services. In other words, when something beyond your control goes wrong when covering an assignment.  These claims can range from images being lost when the film or digital storage media containing the job is accidentally destroyed to clients who decide they are unhappy with the work and are suing to recover damages. Professional liability insurance is generally more expensive than general business liability and under many policies coverage does not begin until the client files a lawsuit. Based on our most recent survey, a professional liability insurance policy for a professional photographer will generally run between $1000 and $1500 per year depending on the size of the deductible and level of coverage.

PPA’s unique Malpractice Protection Program (The Indemnification Trust) acts as your professional liability insurance coverage.  More information below.

http://ppa.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=525

BCG wrote:
clueless???...a wedding is indeed no more stressful than any other event...how is shooting a wedding anymore  stressfull than shooting any other corporate or special event???

So, it changes from...

BCG wrote:
wtf???...weddings or no more taxing on the shooter than shooting a nude in the studio...

I shot a corp. event today.  It was easy.  I'm shooting some nudes this weekend.  That will be easy.  I don't shoot weddings because they are difficult. 

The clueless aspect you place on why the event of a wedding is no more difficult than your comparison(s) goes to your own naivete in approach.  Unlike a nude or fun-filled corp. event, a wedding is (or should be) a once in a lifetime capture of those not normally photographed in such a realm wishing to keepsake the imaging for generations.  The subjects are nervous and have many other things on their mind and a photographer must be prepared for capturing the best moments in varying degrees of light.

So back to this...

BCG wrote:
clueless???...a wedding is indeed no more stressful than any other event...how is shooting a wedding anymore  stressfull than shooting any other corporate or special event???

The answer is clear and you are indeed clueless, or at the very least incapable of understanding a level of photography beyond just the word "cheese!"

Oh, I don't personally shoot weddings.  But I do have the utmost respect for those that do it well.  I know how tough it is.

area291 wrote:

BCG wrote:
clueless???...a wedding is indeed no more stressful than any other event...how is shooting a wedding anymore  stressfull than shooting any other corporate or special event???

So, it changes from...

BCG wrote:
wtf???...weddings or no more taxing on the shooter than shooting a nude in the studio...

I shot a corp. event today.  It was easy.  I'm shooting some nudes this weekend.  That will be easy.  I don't shoot weddings because they are difficult. 

The clueless aspect you place on why the event of a wedding is no more difficult than your comparison(s) goes to your own naivete in approach.  Unlike a nude or fun-filled corp. event, a wedding is (or should be) a once in a lifetime capture of those not normally photographed in such a realm wishing to keepsake the imaging for generations.  The subjects are nervous and have many other things on their mind and a photographer must be prepared for capturing the best moments in varying degrees of light.

So back to this...

The answer is clear and you are indeed clueless, or at the very least incapable of understanding a level of photography beyond just the word "cheese!"

Oh, I don't personally shoot weddings.  But I do have the utmost respect for those that do it well.  I know how tough it is.

i am shooting one tommorow...it will be easy...the pressure is equal to that of any other photographic event...ANY proactive photographer could shoot a wedding BLINDFOLDED...if you cant stand the "pressure" dont try it...and for the love of the nation, DONT join the military, as you would most certainly not be able to deal with life in a combat zone.

Brian Diaz wrote:

You'll never get a CEO screaming at you in tears because the DJ is late.  The CEO may be screaming, but at least she won't be crying.

i would welcome that over having to walk into elephant shit covering the ringling bro's circus.