SOOO...I'm a budding photographer. I've had no formal training, just a few classes here and there. And a love for the camera and capturing moments with it. I've been using my friends and family to build my portfolio....taking newborns, engagements, families, etc.
What does this have to do with anything?
Today....I booked a wedding. A.FRIEKING.WEDDING!!! aaaaahhhh!!!!!! Its for a family member. She had another photographer lined up, and said photographer suddenly decided she wanted to charge an arm and a leg, and her portfolio isn't much bigger than mine. Bridals were scheduled for 2 weeks for tomorrow. Wedding is 4 weeks from tomorrow. Of course, I'm ecstatic, and I'd LOVE to do her pictures. I'm so excited! I had a long talk with her about it, because I was really concerned about her relying on an amatuer. However, she and fiance are completely confident in my abilities.
Again, what does this have to do with anything??
I'm just wanting your help....give me websites of photographers, pictures, etc. I'm gaining inspiration :) We have a family wedding tomorrow, and I'm going to play around a little bit, because its at the same location (Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple). So...bring on the ideas ladies!!! :D
http://myclevelandwedding.wordpress.com/2008/10/
http://www.nycityweddings.com/chat/topic-313921-1.html
I'd suggest reading this article. There's a lot more to successfully shooting a wedding than walking in with a list of shots. Make sure you have a set of back-up equipment, as well as a schedule for the days events. Since you are able to do a wedding at the same location first it will be helpful but I would suggest paying attention to lighting inside the venue.. it will be different for whatever time of day you are shooting.. plus daylight savings time this weekend will give you an extra hour of daylight-yay!
Just make sure you get plenty of pictures of all the details --cake, flowers, rings, etc...just do your best, try to stay comfortable and alert and you should do fine!
Oh and wear some comfortable shoes! That's more important that anything! :) Uncomfortable feet and aching legs will slow you down and throw you off guard.
Good luck!
Jenny
(here's my work-in-progress website, I'm also an amateur photographer: http://photosbyja.smugmug.com )