Everything You Should Know Before Second Shooting a Wedding
So you’re thinking about second shooting. Maybe you’ve been shooting on your own for a while and want more experience. Or maybe you’re just starting out and want a way to grow your confidence before taking on full wedding days. Here’s everything I’d tell someone who wants to get into the world of second shooting.
Newly Engaged? Start Here
The second you get engaged, the wedding world comes at you fast. Everyone starts asking questions. Instagram suddenly serves you wedding content nonstop. Pinterest becomes a black hole and before you’ve even had a second to breathe, it can feel like you’re already behind on a day you haven’t even started planning. If I were starting from scratch, this is exactly where I’d begin.
My Lens Guide as a Wedding Photographer
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the countless lenses out there. When you’re first starting out in wedding photography, it can feel like everyone has an opinion on what you need. The best lens. The most essential focal length. The “must-have” gear list. So consider this less of a “rules” post, and more of a lived guide: the lenses I use, why I love them, and what moments they shine in.
The Pressure to Make It ‘The Best Day of Your Life’
There’s a phrase that gets repeated constantly during wedding planning: “It’s going to be the best day of your life.” And while I understand the sentiment, truly, it can also carry more pressure than we realize. And for many couples, it quietly turns what should feel joyful into something that feels performative, stressful, and impossible to live up to.