What many
people outside the photography industry don’t realize is that when they look at
the images captured at a wedding, they’re likely looking at the work of at
least two photographers - the primary guy or gal they hired, and that guy or
gal’s second shooter.
If you’ve
ever served as a second shooter, you know it has its perks, namely, gaining
valuable experience under the watchful eye of a seasoned pro. You also know
that it’s a relatively thankless job, and one that’s stressful and challenging
as well.
But for those
of you that haven’t been a second shooter and are thinking it might be the
right kind of gig for you, be sure you consult our list of guidelines to help
you make it a positive experience.
If your only
photography experience is taking photos of your family at Christmas time, don’t
sell yourself as being more experienced than that. There are many photographers
that are willing to take on a person that might not have much experience but
demonstrates a willingness to learn and has natural talent. Just be honest
about what you can and cannot do; if you don’t, you’ll never get hired again
and the photographer you lied to will be sure to tell all of their colleagues
not to hire you either.
A related
issue is that if you have a question, ask. Even if you think it’s the dumbest
question you could possibly have, it’s important that you clarify any confusion
there might be about your role, what you need to be doing, how you need to be doing
it, or when. Whoever hires you would much rather answer a silly question than
have to deal with the aftermath of you not doing what you should be doing on
the most important day of someone’s life.
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Photography Tip: Guidelines for Being a Second Shooter
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