Is it wrong to turn down an offer to be my friend's wedding photographer? (Page 2)

Question

I'm an amateur photographer, I typically do street photography/photography of buildings etc. My friend knows this and was struggling to find a photographer for his wedding, so he asked me. I would love to do this and it would be great to say I've experienced photographing a wedding, but it's not the sort of photography I do at all. I don't know how to direct a group of people to make them look photogenic, I would feel awkward asking my friend and his future wife to pose for photos. I feel like if I mess this up then it would damage our friendship. I also don't have the right equipment for a wedding so I would have to fork out some money to upgrade my kit. I need your opinions, what should I do here, and how should I communicate it to my friend?

bubblegunnn · Answer

Tell him truly or u can suggest him ur pro photographer friend.. or do collab w u

SEL195 · Answer

Nah it ain't wrong. You must do what you feel is comfortable for you.

Moose304 · Answer

Never allow yourself to be placed in an uncomfortable position like this. Time for a heart-to-heart discussion with the groom.

Mangospacho · Answer

No way. If you’re not up to the task, just let your friend know that their wedding day is a once in a lifetime event and you’re not sure that you’ll be able to give them the best photos.

Iron_Man · Answer

I wouldn’t be interested in doing that show me where the foods at lol…. I like making the best man speech

Googlemyahoo · Answer

If you take a chance and do well word of mouth will get you more customers

Luopio27 · Answer

Like many said in here, kindly refuse and get a professional, specialised in wedding photography.

Hollywoodhillz · Answer

Do the best you can. He needs you and you need experience.

toymollyota · Answer

No. I would never do that. Unless I did it for free and warned them that I am no professional.

PatStClair · Answer

No, it’s not wrong. Before you take on a wedding yourself, you should assist other photographers shooting two or three weddings - there’s a lot to know in order to please the client.

Anonymous · Answer

No, not at all. Let them hire a professional.

Anonymous · Answer

It’s your life. You can do whatever you want to do.

Anonymous · Answer

When's the wedding? How old is your friend and her?

Is it wrong to turn down an offer to be my friend's wedding photographer? (Page 2)

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