Re: Wedding Day Intruder

[P3D Peter Davis <pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gary Schacker <fotoschack@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

> George writes that he was angry that a wedding photographer's slave
> flash interfered with his (unauthorized) picture taking.
> 
> I'm afraid you have things a bit turned around here my friend.
> 
> Wedding photography is a difficult business at best.  The photographer
> must strive to make beautiful portraits under the most trying
> conditions:  stressed out subjects, swarming guests, feuding families,
> blowing winds, and drunks to 
> name just a few.  Then there are the amateurs who literally steal money
> out of his pocket by photographing his set-ups and poses.

In what way does an amateur "steal money out of his pocket?"  Does he get 
paid less because the bride and groom decide to use all amateur photos in 
their album?  Not likely.  Does it cost him more to get his shots?  I doubt 
it.

> I guarantee that this poor guy was not happy about you taking pictures
> at all, 
> (no matter how well intentioned you are).

Amateur picture taking is a well-established activity, and is common, if not 
universal, at weddings.  Most medium to large size weddings have guests who 
may never get to see, let alone purchase, the "professional" photos.  
Photography is a business.  As with any business, the practitioner must learn 
to deal with the environment in which he/she works.