Ah, the joys of dealing with difficult clients as a wedding photographer. A dissatisfied newlywed couple in Hong Kong recently sent their wedding photographer a giant 30-page document to point out flaws in bad photos they had received.
DCFever reports that the couple spent an incredible amount of time meticulously critiquing a large number of […]. petapixel.com
It’s fascinating to look back over my 10+ years as a wedding photographer and see the evolution the industry has gone through. That’s not to mention all the drastic changes that happened before my time. petapixel.com »
2023-10-15 18:05
Having been a wedding photographer since 2013. I found the industry to get better year on year minus the hard COVID lockdowns, I have found the progression in technology has allowed the greater scope for creativity, lighting and quality. boredpanda.com »
2022-01-04 01:48
A wedding photographer has sparked a lively discussion online by sharing three things photographers see at weddings that may indicate that the new marriage will not last. Arkansas-based wedding photographer Shayla Herrington recently shared the indicators in a short 1-minute clip on TikTok. petapixel.com »
2021-11-15 22:06
An anonymous photographer has gone viral online after sharing the story of how she deleted her friend’s wedding photos at the wedding after he turned out to be a groomzilla. The account was published by the photographer under the username Icy-Reserve6995 to the popular Reddit subreddit AmItheA**hole, in which people share disputes with the 3.1-million-strong […] petapixel.com »
2021-09-20 21:01
Wedding photographer Andrea Polito has been awarded $1. 08 million by a jury in her defamation lawsuit against a couple who launched a public campaign against Polito over her $150 album cover charge. petapixel.com »
2017-08-01 17:51
I am photographer living in the Middle East. Most of the weddings I shoot with my partner include elaborate beaded & bedazzled ball gowns. Enormous skirts, giant heels and layer upon layer of tulle are all par for the course, everything it takes to make a princess dream wedding session. boredpanda.com »
2017-07-19 16:47
Weddings: They're a cornucopia of creative possibilities, I find them incredibly rewarding and I've never had a 'bad' wedding as a photographer. That doesn't mean everything always goes according to plan, though. dpreview.com »
2017-07-02 13:00
You can’t make this stuff up. Scrolling through Facebook last night, we ran across a screenshot of an email sent to Reddit user justinwheelon on June 4th. The couple, clearly planning ahead, asks if the photographer could add “a clause that guarantees us a refund should we ever get divorced.” The screenshot (below) immediately spread […] petapixel.com »
2017-06-07 19:44
One thing I’ve realized over the past few years as a professional wedding photographer is there are not many people, guides, or information out there on how you should approach a career as a pro wedding photographer. petapixel.com »
2017-06-06 21:47
There are instances when a photographer meticulously plans a wedding photo, and then there is serendipity. Such was the case for Portland wedding photographer Craig Mitchelldyer when he worked a wedding at Gorge Crest Vineyards near the Oregon/Washington border. petapixel.com »
2017-05-23 20:34
This has to be one of the most incredible, and challenging, wedding photo shoots we have ever featured. In search of the ultimate adventure destination wedding, photographer Charleton Churchill helped bride and groom Ashley and James capture an epic and grueling wedding at Mt. petapixel.com »
2017-05-16 21:38
We have all heard it: “save money by hiring a hobby photographer” or “my uncle got a really great camera and he will take our wedding photos for free.” I will light a candle for all of you who regret, in hindsight, that you didn’t hire a professional photographer for your wedding or special one-day […] petapixel.com »
2017-04-11 19:06
I miss India. The explosions of bold colour alongside subtle, pastel textures and hues. The juxtaposition lurking on every corner. The people—friendly, welcoming and warm. The insane city streets and the almost forgotten village walkways. petapixel.com »
2017-02-23 22:24
An article recently published in Brides magazine offered soon-to-be newlyweds some questionable advice on how to find a professional wedding photographer. Though it has since been edited, the original version of ‘Essential Questions You Need to Ask Your Wedding Photographer’ included a paragraph suggesting consumers should only hire a photographer who uses a 'Cannon [sic] or Nikon' camera. dpreview.com »
2016-12-28 22:14
This might be one of those few times when the word “epic” applies. For her latest newsworthy feat, celebrity wedding photographer Suzanne Delawar managed to get an entire wedding—wedding party and guests—to stand perfectly still several times for the #mannequinchallenge. petapixel.com »
2016-11-16 22:59
Many photographers hate weddings. In fact, it’s a bit of a stereotype that photographers do some other kind of photography as their passion, but take weddings “to pay the bills”. And I understand this—weddings can be brutal working environments. petapixel.com »
2016-11-09 20:45
I was 13 years old when I was first bitten by the photography bug, merely as a matter of happenstance. Though I wasn’t completely isolated from photography, as my father was already shooting weddings at the time, he happened to need an assistant one particular day so I tagged along. After seeing what his work […] petapixel.com »
2016-11-07 21:36
This is a review of the Canon 5D Mark IV. My name is Albert Palmer, and I’m a professional wedding photographer who uses my cameras at least 1 to 3 times a week — often for 10 to 12 hours a day and in quite challenging conditions. petapixel.com »
2016-10-13 17:29
While shooting only her second wedding, Boston-based photographer Alyssa Stone experienced every photographer’s nightmare. Someone had stolen her gear out of a church pew, and she found herself camera-less just as the couple was about to tie the knot. petapixel.com »
2016-10-05 19:41
A couple saw their wedding photo shoot take a terrifying turn when a color bomb malfunctioned, leaving the bride with burns. [Read More]
The majority of professional photographers pray at the Church of the Holy Trinity. That is to say that they make their daily bread with an ultra-wide f/2. 8 zoom, a general-purpose 24-70mm f/2.
The winning and highly-commended images from the eighth International Wedding Photography Of The Year Awards have been announced with the impressive finalists showcasing the very best from this demanding photography genre. [Read More]
A wedding photographer has pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from brides after she allegedly took their fees and failed to show on the big day. [Read More]
A wedding photographer has sued police alleging that they falsely arrested her for stealing the maid of honor's wallet -- in a case that she says damaged her professional reputation. [Read More]
A bride has gone viral after revealing how a small detail ruined all her wedding pictures, which had cost her thousands of dollars. [Read More]
A wedding photographer filmed the moment she was forced to become the "bad guy" and tell guests to put their phones away during the ceremony. [Read More]