Chapter 10. Talk with Me

My Workflow at the Reception

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The weddings we photograph are generally some of the nicest in town. However, I started my business working in church basements, civic halls, VFWs, and the like. Several years ago, we were covering a wedding reception that was held at the fire department. The trucks were pulled out of the garage most of the way to make room for the DJ, guest tables, and guests.

Well, you can guess what happened. About halfway through the evening, the fire alarm went off. Half the guests were firemen, so they donned their fire gear, hopped into the fire trucks, fired up the big diesels, and ...

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