Gearing up…

…for another wedding!  YAY! My buddy Ryder and his fiancee Natalia are getting married on November 22nd 2009.

R&N

Ryder & Natalia (stolen from Facebook)

As always, I get nervous as hell before any wedding.  This will be my 3rd wedding that I’ve been asked to shoot as THE photographer.  Some folks don’t understand why I get so nervous (and yes I have confidence in my skills), but it’s not about that.  So let me explain

1) Weddings are SERIOUS business, there are NO second chances, NO do-overs; etc. You miss something important, you’re finished!  You screw up, you can ruin your business, a friendship, and anything negative that you can think of…say…lawsuit!
2) Weddings are hectic, the hustle and bustle of the day, nothing always goes as planned, it’s a very long day, you have to stay sharp, be attentive to EVERYTHING all whilst staying out of  the way and still “blending in”.
3) I don’t have a backup gear yet. So if anything dies during the day, I’M FINISHED!  Point & Shoots are just a no-no! LOL!

The above is why I’m a bit reserved about weddings, but I’ll only do small weddings, and no more than 100 people.  I really would like to get into wedding photography, so if anyone is reading this, and if you’re a wedding photographer, please give me a shout.  In the end, it’s the couple, and their families that will cherish your photos forever, and that feeling is priceless!!

RYDER IM READY, SO LETS DO IT!