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kodak z712 for starting wedding photography?

A friend wants me to do her wedding photography. I am very comfortable taking pictures and I take good ones at that. I recently bought a Kodak Z712 that is really fun in that I can adjust some settings. The camera has a high ISO setting but no attachment for an external flash. If you are familiar with this camera should I stick with this camera or get one with an external flash? Is this even a good camera according to a professional? I think its pretty good. And one more question if I did this on the side should I still stick with this or what would be the minimum I could get away with in terms of another camera till I get more money?
Batteries, memory, and case are not a problem either I have plenty for backup.

Personally, I don't consider anything except for an SLR to be professional quality, however good photos do come down more to the photographer and their eye for composition.
Depending on whether the wedding is indoor or outdoor, you may want something with an external flash (that you can hopefully bounce off of something to avoid red eye and unsightly shadowing) if she wants to make large prints, you are going to run into problems with a high iso rating, your photos will likely be grainy.

If you are seriously considering getting into photography for pay, you need to look at an SLR, the creative options are far superior, and it is what would separate you from an amateur.

Check out sites like dpreview.com (camera specs and reviews)

Go to a Kits Camera and talk to them, (specifically a manager) they can be quite knowledgeable about cameras.

I hope that helps: if you would like to talk more about wedding photography, feel free to email me at patricia@illusionofgrandeur.com

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