I'm looking for a wedding to photograph (for free!)

Brenny

Hi

I have just finished a City and Guilds course in Photography, and would like to build up a portfolio in Wedding Photography.

If you are unable to afford a photographer perhaps we could help each other. I am based on West Sussex/Surrey border.

If you are around that area, and are interested, please p.m. me.

sparklymessygirl

Hi Brenny,

Maybe you could also post on your local Gumtree site too?

Sparkly

djenks_2

I am getting married in Gretna Green so I don't think you will be up for that!
Danielle
xx

Fen1

Try putting a card with the details into your local florists/wedding dress shops/venues. Have a chat with the managers there, explain the situation, and they might be able to help.

Brenny

djenks wrote: »

I am getting married in Gretna Green so I don't think you will be up for that!
Danielle
xx

Rather fancy this but just a bit too far! Shame. Hope it goes well.

iwanttosave_2

Why not join confetti or hitched and ask on there.

scowles_2

would swansea be too far for you? my sister is getting married there on 3rd august

Brenny

scowles wrote: »

would swansea be too far for you? my sister is getting married there on 3rd august

Thanks, but I would prefer something a little nearer, say within 20 miles of Crawley if possible. Even better if it could be a Saturday wedding (so I don't have to take time off work) but not imperative!

skintscotsman

Brenny wrote: »

Hi

I have just finished a City and Guilds course in Photography, and would like to build up a portfolio in Wedding Photography.

If you are unable to afford a photographer perhaps we could help each other. I am based on West Sussex/Surrey border.

If you are around that area, and are interested, please p.m. me.

Not a good way to sell yourself mate!!

NO-ONE will want a photographer for nothing - you get what you pay for.

If you're going to do something for free, then offer to be a pro's assistant for a few weddings. If you've done a C&G course, then you won't be acomplete novice and therefore a pro could use someone like yourself for help.

Contact all the wedding photographers in your local area and offer your services - that way you'll be able to see how a pro does it and pick up some hints and tips. And don't email them - that is lazy - speak to them over the phone or popinto their studio.

If you're serious abotu a career in photography, then it is bloody hard work getting out there and selling yourself. Posting on a MSE forum is not a good tactic, trust me.

Brenny

Take your point and have already approached one photographer. BUT not convinced that this is best way. Yes, if photographer would be willing to let me take some of main photographs but I suspect I would be carrying bags most of time!

One other point - no, no-one wants something for nothing, but you are only referring to monetary value. If it is mutually beneficial then both parties would gain something as well as pay a price (my price would be my time, the bridal party's price would be the risk that I've never done a wedding party before).

And, as this would be moneysaving, then I still think this is a good place to post.

skintscotsman

Brenny wrote: »

Take your point and have already approached one photographer. BUT not convinced that this is best way. Yes, if photographer would be willing to let me take some of main photographs but I suspect I would be carrying bags most of time!

One other point - no, no-one wants something for nothing, but you are only referring to monetary value. If it is mutually beneficial then both parties would gain something as well as pay a price (my price would be my time, the bridal party's price would be the risk that I've never done a wedding party before).

And, as this would be moneysaving, then I still think this is a good place to post.

Fair enough, don't take my advice but I've been in the business for a while now and I am confident my advice is sound.

IMO, a bridal party is stupid if they run the risk of some two-bob amateur doing their photos for free.