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My friend wants me to take pics at her wedding?

I am an aspiring photographer and my best friend is getting married in October. I know a bit about photography and I am actually investing in a new camera (possibly a Canon Rebel??). I want to take the best pics that I can for her. I am also doing the bridal shoot in September. Does anyone know any websites that are specifically wedding photography help? I really need like an "Idiots guide" or "... for Dummies" Thanks so much

I would go with the Canon 20d or 30d. More expensive but so worth it. Check ebay for online stores with great prices. Go through wedding magazines and check out poses and facial expressions. You should ask if she's looking for more formal poses or candid shots. I'm hoping that you know photoshop pretty well. Good pictures take some editing. There is a digital photography for dummies book. Good reference guide for the basics. You could also look at some advice on www.photographytips.com.

As far as the advice from others about not doing it, the only way you're going to get better is to shoot. Not just practice either. You need to be on actual events. If you can, find a mentor, someone who is willing to take you along on some events and just let you shoot with them. That's how I got started. I tagged along on some portrait sessions, engagement pictures, weddings, interviews with prospective clients, anything I could. I watched a lot and shot a lot. I watched how he dealt with people, how he handled large groups, pushy relatives, how he answered questions, composed shots, I asked lots of questions about lighting and posture. I was fortunate that he wanted to teach me all of this and had loads of patience and it helped me greatly. It helped with my skills, confidence, and love of the business and of photography. If you want it, you have to chase it and keep chasing it until you are good enough to catch this dream and run with it.

You need to let your friend know that you are not a professional YET. That way she's not going to expect something from you that you can't give.

Good luck!

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