People who don't like people have no business taking people pictures and, most of
all, wedding photography is a people business. In the course of their work, wedding
photographers encounter every type of nuptial ritual, from Christian to Jewish to
Buddhist to "holistic," and enough characters and situations to fill a book. Sit
down with an experienced wedding photographer and talk with him or her about the
trade you'll hear stories both sublime and ridiculous, and about situations that
range from high comedy to moments filled with genuine emotion.

But that's what makes wedding photography such a fascinating profession, or
avocation. To an outsider, each wedding may look the same, but the seasoned wedding
photographer knows better. It's hard work, and the demands made during the course
of the day might well leave most mortals exhausted. Yet, with all the labor comes
a reward and that's the knowledge that, as the photographer, you've shared in one
of the most intimate and touching moments in people's lives.

How you approach this shared time, and the way you apply your skills as
a photographer/artist, will make the difference between a mechanical, and
ultimately tedious experience and one that is emotionally and financially rewarding.
It will definitely also make the difference between your ultimate success or failure
in the wedding photography business.

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