Why is he even in the frame, when he sure be in the front? Good reason to pay a real pro, not someone that bought expensive equipment and think that they are a pro and charge half the price. Bet he has the camera on auto and doesn't know how to set, aperture, exposure setting and shutter speeds etheir? What a waste of L glass!!
I was just an amateur with a small videocam,a guest at a wedding. I was behind the Father and Bride walking down the Isle to the alter, quiet close to them. It was actually one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. Because it filmed all the guests, seeing the bride for the first time in her dress and their reactions and smiles. Father and Bride were swaying side to side in unison. It was graceful and beautiful. Usually the video would be face on which is fine, but bland.
First of all.. The dress will be stored away, the cake will be eaten, and the guests will forget. The only thing that lasts is the pictures. DO NOT GO BUDGET ON THE PHOTOGRAPHER.
He is quite horrible. Dressed inappropriate and in horrific position for photographs of one of the most important days of two peoples lives. The sad thing is that he must have put a lot of money into his equipment or rented it... How could you be so bad WITH L-SERIES GLASS!?!?! Stuff is expensive!
Most so called photographers these days do just this, fire away so many 'point n shoot' shots just because their SLR's are digital. Out of 500 shots, only 20 or so end up being good. Now that is an expensive day if shot on film. So sick of 'photographers' like this.
I've been reading the argument that photographers are sometimes only allowed at the back of the sanctuary, but obviously somebody got away with filming it from another angle.
If that's the case, cell phones might be the future of wedding photography. Sad day.
I was still getting started the first time I tried one of these. The one civil ceremony I did, the justice of the piece actually helped me out by saying, "Son, it's OK to be up here where you can see their faces." Even the judge knew better.
I'm amazed this guy had three cameras (dangling far from his neck like jewelry that can clack together and would have smashed into the floor if he wanted to kneel), and seemed enthusiastic about the backs of people's heads.
All I can say is you get what you pay for. 10% of your wedding budget should be reserved for photography and as the client it is your job to research and look at portfolios to decide who is right for you. In the end, this is the bride and groom's fault.
@metronomic1 totally agreed, thats what you get when you try to save money on the photographer, a lot of those 'cheap' photogs out there. i even know one who recently did a wedding and a lot of the pictures were completely blurry, not even camera shake blurry, but out of focus blurry, it pained my heart to see that and think what the couple had to deal with....
Here's a glimpse of what goes on in his head: "Okay, I like the church from here so I'll just stay here and snap as many shots of walking people I can! Also, it's okay to get rough because I have an extra camera dangling at my feet if I should break this one. And of course, use lots of flash. Flash makes all photos look good and professional. Nothing says good lighting like a huge solar beam to the face."
@darthguy3 That "white thing" was a diffuser which eliminated that deer in headlights look you were talking about. His technique is fine, it's his positioning that was the problem.
@metronomic1 Ah okay. Well, actually his technique isn't fine. Notice how he often holds the camera in one hand? He must be steady as a mountain if that's ever supposed to look good.
He WASN'T the back up tog for the love of god he was the ONLY tog there as stated by the person who posted this video who just so happened to be there too!!
So is this the definition of 'back up photographer ?' Shoot the 'back' of their heads ? Sad that someone paid for someone with such lack of experience! I really hope this was not the only professional photographer covering this wedding.
Unfortunately, some people don't realize that you get what you pay for with photography until they see the final outcome. Anyone can buy a camera and advertise to shoot a wedding for $500. Not everyone can produce quality work. If they're really cheap, there's likely a reason for it. Always look at their portfolio and past work before you hire them. To me, it would be like taking my car to a backyard mechanic and expecting top notch work.
When I do wedding photography I am hovering the couple and I do most of my shots from the stage that they are being married on. lots of times I am within inches of the minister and the couple during the entire ceremony. Everyone else's photos probably suck because I am in every shot, but that means nothing to me as those photos weren't being paid for by the bride's dad.
I think he was probably a second shooter. I've heard of clients sometimes requesting from behind shots. Who knows, he might've got something cool maybe. It was a wide angle. I've seen it although he was a bit all over them
Perhaps he was not allowed to photograph from the aisle? Some clergy will not allow photographers to come down the aisle .. even for the processional.
Some churches only allow the photographer to be behind the last row of guests. I have had to sign agreements with churches before. If this was the case, he was where he was allowed to be.
Some churches only allow the photographer to be behind the last row of guests. I have had to sign agreements with churches before. If this was the case, he was where he was allowed to be.
Someone mentioned this a few comments down, but I'm going to say it as well. A lot of churches do not allow photographers past the last set of pews. Some churches do not allow photography inside the Sanctuary during the service. This guy obviously was doing the best he could with what he had to work with. I actually have a section in my wedding contract that protects me (as a photographer) in regards to the photography rules in churches.
As. Wedding photographer I will say some churches do no allow the photographers to be certain areas during the isle walks, Some do not allow thento be in the front of the church during certain times :)
This wedding should have had two shooters. That I can say for sure. If you didn't want him using flash, you should have told him. He obviously had the equipment to do his work. Those people criticizing him for having his second camera slung low, its irrelevant as long as it works. The second camera with the 70-200 is smart because after this he will need the telephoto to shoot closeups from a distance without interfering with the wedding. He should have been in the 3rd or 4th aisle
An obvious ameture. Unprepared, because he should have the row seat about 4-6 rows from the front, which you gladly give up after the wedding party comes down the isle and you retreat to the outside edges of the room for the ceremony. Also, If that camera fails, he can't fail over to the other because he has a HUGE lense on it, so why is it hanging? (Ok to hang there, if it's prepped as a backup. But it's not.) Expensive equipment is not equal to or greater than an experienced photographer.
If he was the only photographer, he should be in front of the bridal party, not behind! How much did you pay him, and how much prior experience did he have?
Im a pro photographer and if he was the second shooter is job is to be even more discrete that the main photographer. I'm 6'5" and I am way more discrete than this guy. I think he is new to the job or too enthusiastic.
it owuld be hard to judge and comment with not one single picture he has taken to seeee..... yes he maybe a touch over enthusiastic and trigger hapy but avergae 20000 plus pics a decnt tog will take at a wedding all this shows is you disliked him in your way ......
OMG, another classic example of all the kit and no knowledge. Plus how many photos did he take?!?!?!?! I've never seen so many flashes from one "professional" photographer. I'd be furious if that was my 2nd photogarpher, let alone the main one! The only "back of head" shots I ever take are looking down the church/venue aile while the couple stand facing the vicar, or if the brides dress is corset/detailed I always get a picture of the back of that.
I only shoot the bride walking down the aisle after I've got the arm in arm front face/daddy crying shot already on the card. Plus the bride down the aisle shot only happens if there is a long train involved. Funny video!
I think that he wanted to shoot from the view of the bride and the people and seems he is the second photographer as u guyz said he doesn't need to capture every moment
I have been in a similar situation before but above their heads I just made sure to get the shots I needed after wards. But I don't know about this guy I kinda feel sorry for him Im sure he is praying to God inside he gets some usable
OMG!..... I dont see the main photographer in the last shot of the video..OMG!...meaning he is the only photographer! you can see this guy rented all that equipment he has and poor lenses...thats not a way to carry your second camera ...Lord !
70-200 2.8 l is not a poor lense, it is one of the most widely used lenses, 1500-2500 dollars easy, plus the 24-70 he has on the other body because he is in a tight position.. but he might have rented them. who knows, anyway, the gear was fine, very fine. the strap was kinda long,
How sad for the bride and groom. Too many times I've heard about someone trying to save money by having a friend or someone else with a 'good camera' take their wedding photos and they end up with nothing worthwhile at all.
By the way, this guy does not have 'good' equipment next to what a real professional uses. Not even the same format. And never, ever, ever would any of the professional photographers I know ever use a flash during the ceremony.
@anastasia612 Poor photography technique aside, you don't need "good" equipment to take great shots of a wedding. Good equipment + bad photographer still equals bad shots, and non-top of the line equipment + good photographer can turn out excellent.
@BlownMacTruck What an absolute load of crap. You absolutely need good equipment to shoot great shots of weddings. If not, why would professionals spend in excess of 10 grand when it was not needed? However, you do need skill and talent as well.
@brennancarney You are clearly deluded if you think you need top of the line equipment to produce excellent shots. Equipment can makes things easier. Period. You can shoot great stuff with poor equipment if you know how to exploit its capabilities and work around the deficiencies. This is true with almost anything, not just photography.
WOW he needs to practise on that! Must be embarassing to see the pictures afterwards and see only the backheads.. Well, I hope he learned from this time :)
Overshoot much? Maybe the back of the head shots are a way to cut down his costs. He can sell the same pics to many different couples, since you can't see the face?
I am seriously trying to decide if this is some sort of parody video. This CAN'T be real???
Then again, maybe it is... but he is SO over the top, that it certainly LOOKS like a parody!
He's not a second shooter, if he was he'd be in the way of the primary. Some churches don't let you in the isle to get photos from the front. If he was a second shooter he wasn't asked to do another wedding.
It looks like he's trying to get them as they come in from the right. The only thing I can think of here is that he's the second shooter OR the church has some restrictions as to where the photographer can stand. If they don't let the photographer beyond the back row there's not a lot you can do as far as getting shots of people coming down the aisle.
It's really hard to say without knowing more than the video shows.
What the heck is the 70-200 doing swinging around his ankles though?
I agree with other comments. Considering the other flashes. He's probably a second shooter. I'm a professional photographer and everyone needs to start somewhere. Do your research before hiring someone that hasn't been in the field that long.
Unfortunately he was the only "Professional" photographer. There was plenty of other people taking pictures there, but he was the only one being paid. I was (obviously) at the wedding...a friend of mine was video taping it and that is how I got the video to post.
probably a 3d camera. it captures 360 wherever he aim. His one-handed grip might be his real skill. Unless we saw the result who knows they are sharp photos.
What a retard, he should have used a 50mm 1.2 or something, that way he wont have to fucking flash everyone who walks by him, and he can stand at a comfortable distance.
@defmusik Just because It's called 1.2 doesn't mean you cant adjust the aperture. Plus, a 1.2 is perfect for dreamy looking portraits, which fits for a weeding. Stop being retarded.
@Kadadj Nobody would use a 1.2 run and gun like that, that makes no sense. And if you don't intend to open up all the way to begin with, why even bother with a 1.2 when a 1.4 or 1.8 would do just fine for a third of the cost?
@defmusik Whatever, my point was, he should rather have used a fast prime, instead of bothering the people at the wedding with flashes. Plus you isolate your subjects much better with such a wide aperture.
He's not the main shooter. He's getting over the shoulder shots, not the back of the head or butt shots. He has a dangling camera because he's fortunate enough to have a 2nd camera body, so that he can have a zoom lens on 1 & a wide angle or prime lens on the other.
OMG this guy is a tool not a professional. He has no respect for his equipment letting it hang so low! Oh wait a minute, I get it, he wants to think he is a professional with big expensive equipment, and like it's hanging between his legs! I agree with other posts, shouldn't be firing a flash, no need to if he knows his stuff. Available light with the right settings is all that is needed! oh dear, no wonder the industry is in a state!
I would probably try and be more discrete... Images tend to look more natural and capture the moment better when the person is not confronted with a brick camera and a large flash going off right next to them.
A friend of mine taped the photographer, well she wasn't taping him she was trying to tape the ceremony, but this douche bag decided that hind ends were the way they want to remember their wedding.
I forgot my PW so I had to create a new account. Anyway, seriously...take a look at what he is taking pictures of. Backs of peoples heads are not the shots you want at a wedding. He is the ONLY photographer hired by the bride and groom. Totally clueless this idiot was. Obviously never worked with anyone before and he seems to think that carrying a bunch of dangling articles around your neck makes you a pro...I have been to hundreds of weddings, this is the worst I've seen.
I would say, that was the worst wedding videographer hahaha, anyway it looks like he was the 2nd photographer obviously Id like to see the final pictures, but carrying expensive equipment doesn't make you a professional
I do work the very same way. By photographing from the side and back I give the friends and family a good opportunity to have some shots and video too. I like this style a lot. From behind you photograph what the couple actually sees. It's like their own memories! btw I've tried the front but people tend to get irritated by the constant flash.
@redheadedninjaphoto I'm so amazed when they won't allow wedding photographers ot use flashes in a church but most of the guest firing their point and shoots!
@pozenunti I've had more than a few pictures ruined by their flashes. Guests are rude. I've seriously considered writing an article about how to be a good wedding guest. I think a lot of people just don't know better.
@jessshaun623 Judging from you lack of knowledge you don't understand the capabilities of these professional cameras we use to shoot weddings, ie: Canon EOS 5d MK II, I can boost that high in the ISO rating with out flash and get clear, well lit photographs
Okay, you've had your fun. HaHaHa. Someone please step up, fess up that this is a spoof video. Nobody could be this clueless. If not, it makes me sick to my stomach how upset the B&G are going to be when they see this crap.
This is embarrassing! Most people would not want to admit to have hiring such an incompetent "professional". Just because you have a camera, that in its self doesn't make them a Photographer. This idiot is a snap shooter, and a complete hack. Do you buy used cars without test driving them first? Did you see his portfolio before you hired him? LOL! like the other guy, you get what you pay for!
This moron actually yelled at the video person and he told them that they were in the way of his shots. I guess getting the backs of heads is the shot this piece of work is going for
Looks like he's the 2nd shooter.
rhidalgo987 1 minute ago
We should judge a photographer by his/her picture not by how he/she looks or how he/she get the job done.
fotostefanro 1 day ago
LOL, an entire wedding shot from behind. He made an a$# out of himself.
livesome 1 day ago
Why is he even in the frame, when he sure be in the front? Good reason to pay a real pro, not someone that bought expensive equipment and think that they are a pro and charge half the price. Bet he has the camera on auto and doesn't know how to set, aperture, exposure setting and shutter speeds etheir? What a waste of L glass!!
RetroPCDOS 4 days ago
I was just an amateur with a small videocam,a guest at a wedding. I was behind the Father and Bride walking down the Isle to the alter, quiet close to them. It was actually one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. Because it filmed all the guests, seeing the bride for the first time in her dress and their reactions and smiles. Father and Bride were swaying side to side in unison. It was graceful and beautiful. Usually the video would be face on which is fine, but bland.
photom2 6 days ago
He totally skipped the big girl too.
tiburonsita 1 week ago
not at the back at the front :D stupid
CrazyFrilla 1 week ago
Seriously I feel like punching him on the nose!! What an extreemly irritating individual..
dipstick3031 1 week ago
That guy is acting for the camera right?
JanErikEdvartsen 1 week ago
Wow.
First of all.. The dress will be stored away, the cake will be eaten, and the guests will forget. The only thing that lasts is the pictures. DO NOT GO BUDGET ON THE PHOTOGRAPHER.
He is quite horrible. Dressed inappropriate and in horrific position for photographs of one of the most important days of two peoples lives. The sad thing is that he must have put a lot of money into his equipment or rented it... How could you be so bad WITH L-SERIES GLASS!?!?! Stuff is expensive!
danwinters4 3 weeks ago
This sounds more like music at a funeral/viewing than for a wedding. . lol
JanaINJax 3 weeks ago
i think he is a second asistant photographer. dont you see the flashes ?
apoel94 3 weeks ago
Most so called photographers these days do just this, fire away so many 'point n shoot' shots just because their SLR's are digital. Out of 500 shots, only 20 or so end up being good. Now that is an expensive day if shot on film. So sick of 'photographers' like this.
CurtisFOTO 1 month ago
If you didn't pay him much, I would say you got what you paid for.
elmondo033057 1 month ago 6
time to sue
superguy2111 1 month ago
Great lighting from the window and this guy it just blinding the guests away...
Someone needs to take his cameras away and then proceeding onto cutting his fingers off -___-
CameraMusicGuy 1 month ago
is that A4 paper diffuser?
AnthonyLamStudio 1 month ago
I've been reading the argument that photographers are sometimes only allowed at the back of the sanctuary, but obviously somebody got away with filming it from another angle.
If that's the case, cell phones might be the future of wedding photography. Sad day.
phydodo 1 month ago
I was still getting started the first time I tried one of these. The one civil ceremony I did, the justice of the piece actually helped me out by saying, "Son, it's OK to be up here where you can see their faces." Even the judge knew better.
I'm amazed this guy had three cameras (dangling far from his neck like jewelry that can clack together and would have smashed into the floor if he wanted to kneel), and seemed enthusiastic about the backs of people's heads.
Worst? Tough call. But yeah.
phydodo 1 month ago 2
love the other camera dangling around his neck haha! remember kids, the more cameras you hang on you the more pro you look!
aura0noir 1 month ago
All I can say is you get what you pay for. 10% of your wedding budget should be reserved for photography and as the client it is your job to research and look at portfolios to decide who is right for you. In the end, this is the bride and groom's fault.
metronomic1 1 month ago
@metronomic1 totally agreed, thats what you get when you try to save money on the photographer, a lot of those 'cheap' photogs out there. i even know one who recently did a wedding and a lot of the pictures were completely blurry, not even camera shake blurry, but out of focus blurry, it pained my heart to see that and think what the couple had to deal with....
aura0noir 1 month ago
Here's a glimpse of what goes on in his head: "Okay, I like the church from here so I'll just stay here and snap as many shots of walking people I can! Also, it's okay to get rough because I have an extra camera dangling at my feet if I should break this one. And of course, use lots of flash. Flash makes all photos look good and professional. Nothing says good lighting like a huge solar beam to the face."
darthguy3 1 month ago
@darthguy3 He wasnt using direct flash.
metronomic1 1 month ago
@metronomic1 Hmm, you seem to be right. I was sure I saw that white thing flash....
darthguy3 1 month ago
@darthguy3 That "white thing" was a diffuser which eliminated that deer in headlights look you were talking about. His technique is fine, it's his positioning that was the problem.
metronomic1 1 month ago
@metronomic1 Ah okay. Well, actually his technique isn't fine. Notice how he often holds the camera in one hand? He must be steady as a mountain if that's ever supposed to look good.
darthguy3 1 month ago
@darthguy3 Yeah, I'm a photographer.
metronomic1 1 month ago
@metronomic1 I can tell =P
I study film, so much of cinematography is similar to photography.
darthguy3 1 month ago
He WASN'T the back up tog for the love of god he was the ONLY tog there as stated by the person who posted this video who just so happened to be there too!!
slick91272 1 month ago
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slick91272 1 month ago
So is this the definition of 'back up photographer ?' Shoot the 'back' of their heads ? Sad that someone paid for someone with such lack of experience! I really hope this was not the only professional photographer covering this wedding.
Pix724 1 month ago
Why is he standing there he should be IN FRONT of the people jjeeeesas i hope they only pay his gas money !
NeDolM 1 month ago
@NeDolM Churches often have rules about where the photographer can and cannot be. Some do not allow you anywhere up the isle.
metronomic1 1 month ago
Its ok, he's going to photoshop their faces to their back sides in post.
dukenu100 1 month ago 2
@dukenu100 LOL! :)
JanErikEdvartsen 1 week ago
Unfortunately, some people don't realize that you get what you pay for with photography until they see the final outcome. Anyone can buy a camera and advertise to shoot a wedding for $500. Not everyone can produce quality work. If they're really cheap, there's likely a reason for it. Always look at their portfolio and past work before you hire them. To me, it would be like taking my car to a backyard mechanic and expecting top notch work.
rochat 2 months ago 2
HEY DUMB BITCH OP...HE IS THE BACK UP PHOTOGRAPHER...GO FUCK YOURSELF OP
UFOSPACE1999 2 months ago
@UFOSPACE1999 Double your dosage.
metronomic1 1 month ago
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When I do wedding photography I am hovering the couple and I do most of my shots from the stage that they are being married on. lots of times I am within inches of the minister and the couple during the entire ceremony. Everyone else's photos probably suck because I am in every shot, but that means nothing to me as those photos weren't being paid for by the bride's dad.
rhino74466 2 months ago
making good use of those L lenses
vehlajatt22 3 months ago
Fat people everywhere ; mariage in USA
couscousdelight 3 months ago
maybe he was the second photographer.... but I can't see the main with the couple at the other side. the way he hang the cameras is pretty weird.
uzonphoto 3 months ago
I think he was probably a second shooter. I've heard of clients sometimes requesting from behind shots. Who knows, he might've got something cool maybe. It was a wide angle. I've seen it although he was a bit all over them
YIMMA996TT 3 months ago
Hahaha... Awesome stitch up. That's gold.
mseries 3 months ago
and he got paid for this??? i would be pissed off if he would have done it for free, yet alone for money....Come on, is this real???
daniboi80 4 months ago
The back of a head can be a very moving still image!
lukereynoldstube 4 months ago
Dangling cameras makes you a man!!! YEAAAAAAAAHH!!!!!!
Beerz76 4 months ago
heres merry and jeff from behind... heres debby and mike... from behind... ah shit. lol
zombieX111222333 4 months ago
Lol......hope he is a family friend....!
Rickeyd72 4 months ago
@Rickeyd72 yeah, a family friend, banned for life from the family after this, that's for sure haha!
aura0noir 1 month ago
Perhaps he was not allowed to photograph from the aisle? Some clergy will not allow photographers to come down the aisle .. even for the processional.
weilandamy 4 months ago
Some churches only allow the photographer to be behind the last row of guests. I have had to sign agreements with churches before. If this was the case, he was where he was allowed to be.
mollyredfly 5 months ago
Some churches only allow the photographer to be behind the last row of guests. I have had to sign agreements with churches before. If this was the case, he was where he was allowed to be.
mollyredfly 5 months ago
Someone mentioned this a few comments down, but I'm going to say it as well. A lot of churches do not allow photographers past the last set of pews. Some churches do not allow photography inside the Sanctuary during the service. This guy obviously was doing the best he could with what he had to work with. I actually have a section in my wedding contract that protects me (as a photographer) in regards to the photography rules in churches.
patjulie76 5 months ago
As. Wedding photographer I will say some churches do no allow the photographers to be certain areas during the isle walks, Some do not allow thento be in the front of the church during certain times :)
BrittneyLoosli 5 months ago
Where can we see the Photos. He seems to be very keen on taking the back of Peoples Heads !!!
shaughz 5 months ago 9
This wedding should have had two shooters. That I can say for sure. If you didn't want him using flash, you should have told him. He obviously had the equipment to do his work. Those people criticizing him for having his second camera slung low, its irrelevant as long as it works. The second camera with the 70-200 is smart because after this he will need the telephoto to shoot closeups from a distance without interfering with the wedding. He should have been in the 3rd or 4th aisle
sterlingsteves 6 months ago
Whoops. Big hurry... "An obvious Amateur........" Excuse the typo. (Used to spending all my time looking down the lens of a camera, I guess..)
jeffillinois 6 months ago
An obvious ameture. Unprepared, because he should have the row seat about 4-6 rows from the front, which you gladly give up after the wedding party comes down the isle and you retreat to the outside edges of the room for the ceremony. Also, If that camera fails, he can't fail over to the other because he has a HUGE lense on it, so why is it hanging? (Ok to hang there, if it's prepped as a backup. But it's not.) Expensive equipment is not equal to or greater than an experienced photographer.
jeffillinois 6 months ago
If he was the only photographer, he should be in front of the bridal party, not behind! How much did you pay him, and how much prior experience did he have?
alexmophotography 6 months ago
Maybe the wedding party paid extra for behind the head shots,lol
joeh2401 6 months ago
I don't believe this.. there was a first photographer
v1kkz 6 months ago
Im a pro photographer and if he was the second shooter is job is to be even more discrete that the main photographer. I'm 6'5" and I am way more discrete than this guy. I think he is new to the job or too enthusiastic.
iberkeley 6 months ago
it owuld be hard to judge and comment with not one single picture he has taken to seeee..... yes he maybe a touch over enthusiastic and trigger hapy but avergae 20000 plus pics a decnt tog will take at a wedding all this shows is you disliked him in your way ......
2FoG2 6 months ago
lol 1000 photos of the back of the people ! :D did he get payed? :D
hardertom 6 months ago
Has any body seen the way hes is holding the bloody thing!!!
Crazy4Wrc 6 months ago
LOL - I want more of this guy!! lmao
boilerjack 6 months ago
I saw a barrel 0:36
deejaymilan 7 months ago
OMG, another classic example of all the kit and no knowledge. Plus how many photos did he take?!?!?!?! I've never seen so many flashes from one "professional" photographer. I'd be furious if that was my 2nd photogarpher, let alone the main one! The only "back of head" shots I ever take are looking down the church/venue aile while the couple stand facing the vicar, or if the brides dress is corset/detailed I always get a picture of the back of that.
tiggersslave 7 months ago
Was it a short aisle? Was he told he was not allowed to shoot from the alter by the priest?
All the same though, if that was the case he should have shot from the seats instead of the back of the heads.
krizzta 7 months ago
I only shoot the bride walking down the aisle after I've got the arm in arm front face/daddy crying shot already on the card. Plus the bride down the aisle shot only happens if there is a long train involved. Funny video!
Mindtraveler3 7 months ago
i feel those photos taken from back are just wonderful and so rich in content!
usptact 7 months ago
What a douche... Somebody should have told him to move his useless ass up near the alter or first row.
Ti3Dy3Lov3 8 months ago
Her dress was hideous.I wouldn't want pictures of that!
SmintsGirl 8 months ago
I think that he wanted to shoot from the view of the bride and the people and seems he is the second photographer as u guyz said he doesn't need to capture every moment
yui80 8 months ago
yes... I bet that all that she want to was to remember asses of guests...
after21paradise 8 months ago
I think you're a fucking butthurt amateur. Why jelly of a guy who makes some serious fucking money?
nowaiii1 8 months ago
I have been in a similar situation before but above their heads I just made sure to get the shots I needed after wards. But I don't know about this guy I kinda feel sorry for him Im sure he is praying to God inside he gets some usable
bobleathers 8 months ago
The video operator isn't exactly James Cameron.
canturgan 8 months ago
Well apart from the previous points I think it's pretty rude that he takes photos of every other person but the third adult couple.
scott2206 8 months ago
OMG!..... I dont see the main photographer in the last shot of the video..OMG!...meaning he is the only photographer! you can see this guy rented all that equipment he has and poor lenses...thats not a way to carry your second camera ...Lord !
elenahenryphotovideo 8 months ago
@elenahenryphotovideo
70-200 2.8 l is not a poor lense, it is one of the most widely used lenses, 1500-2500 dollars easy, plus the 24-70 he has on the other body because he is in a tight position.. but he might have rented them. who knows, anyway, the gear was fine, very fine. the strap was kinda long,
swaggernewjersey 7 months ago 2
How sad for the bride and groom. Too many times I've heard about someone trying to save money by having a friend or someone else with a 'good camera' take their wedding photos and they end up with nothing worthwhile at all.
By the way, this guy does not have 'good' equipment next to what a real professional uses. Not even the same format. And never, ever, ever would any of the professional photographers I know ever use a flash during the ceremony.
They can never replace what this joker lost.
anastasia612 9 months ago
@anastasia612 Poor photography technique aside, you don't need "good" equipment to take great shots of a wedding. Good equipment + bad photographer still equals bad shots, and non-top of the line equipment + good photographer can turn out excellent.
BlownMacTruck 7 months ago
@BlownMacTruck What an absolute load of crap. You absolutely need good equipment to shoot great shots of weddings. If not, why would professionals spend in excess of 10 grand when it was not needed? However, you do need skill and talent as well.
brennancarney 7 months ago
@brennancarney You are clearly deluded if you think you need top of the line equipment to produce excellent shots. Equipment can makes things easier. Period. You can shoot great stuff with poor equipment if you know how to exploit its capabilities and work around the deficiencies. This is true with almost anything, not just photography.
BlownMacTruck 7 months ago
I think he is just firing away hoping to god that he gets a least one ok shot!
lanny1974 9 months ago
what a idiot ...
he got nice equipment, but no idea how to used
he is no photographer ... he is a man with camera ... nice camera ...
moran ...
filip04254 9 months ago
@filip04254 Yeah, what a moran.
brennancarney 7 months ago
@brennancarney its spelled moron, not "moran"
lander77477 6 months ago
WOW he needs to practise on that! Must be embarassing to see the pictures afterwards and see only the backheads.. Well, I hope he learned from this time :)
IngvildOgNora 9 months ago
Overshoot much? Maybe the back of the head shots are a way to cut down his costs. He can sell the same pics to many different couples, since you can't see the face?
I am seriously trying to decide if this is some sort of parody video. This CAN'T be real???
Then again, maybe it is... but he is SO over the top, that it certainly LOOKS like a parody!
TeaNews 10 months ago
He's not a second shooter, if he was he'd be in the way of the primary. Some churches don't let you in the isle to get photos from the front. If he was a second shooter he wasn't asked to do another wedding.
PARAD0X1975 10 months ago
LOL so funny how the 70-200 is dangling around his ankles. Oh and the way hes holding the lens. too funny!
doksik 10 months ago
what? this is how i shoot all my weddings! like fa real!
igotouno 10 months ago
What a retard with his cameras.. Nice to have a guy like this on your wedding...
dipstick3031 10 months ago
ive seen worst hahaha
manoman5067589261 10 months ago
what is he doing shooting the backs of people? lol
watduzhkstand4 10 months ago
OMG!
vampirina8 10 months ago
It looks like he's trying to get them as they come in from the right. The only thing I can think of here is that he's the second shooter OR the church has some restrictions as to where the photographer can stand. If they don't let the photographer beyond the back row there's not a lot you can do as far as getting shots of people coming down the aisle.
It's really hard to say without knowing more than the video shows.
What the heck is the 70-200 doing swinging around his ankles though?
BenjPhotoDotCom 11 months ago
You get what you pay for...
PhotosByHamza 11 months ago
how can you do something like that ????? shameful !!!
cirilli1 11 months ago
I agree with other comments. Considering the other flashes. He's probably a second shooter. I'm a professional photographer and everyone needs to start somewhere. Do your research before hiring someone that hasn't been in the field that long.
Corky2828 11 months ago
@Corky2828
Unfortunately he was the only "Professional" photographer. There was plenty of other people taking pictures there, but he was the only one being paid. I was (obviously) at the wedding...a friend of mine was video taping it and that is how I got the video to post.
TRIUSTC 8 months ago
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HumanZoo22 2 months ago
Maybe he's doing a stop motion wedding video.
Cowinacan 11 months ago
this guy is freaking awesome... LMAO! ahahha
onimerk 11 months ago
probably a 3d camera. it captures 360 wherever he aim. His one-handed grip might be his real skill. Unless we saw the result who knows they are sharp photos.
kamsky1975 11 months ago
A peRfect moron!!
Devilito999 11 months ago
Why is this the worst photographer ever? I don't get it.
00hbani 11 months ago
el fotografo esta haciendo su trabajo. El error fue del tipo del video que ninca se coloco o se movio.
telasmexico 11 months ago
that's martin parr for you !!
ballihothi88 11 months ago
Looks like he's shooting with Canons. If it was a Nikon guy he wouldn't be screwing up so bad. ;)
StereoAssassin 11 months ago
@StereoAssassin pffft lolol that's not an excuse...
grabedigger 11 months ago
What a retard, he should have used a 50mm 1.2 or something, that way he wont have to fucking flash everyone who walks by him, and he can stand at a comfortable distance.
Kadadj 1 year ago
@Kadadj Yeah, so instead he would getting their eyelashes in focus and nothing else :)
defmusik 11 months ago
@defmusik Just because It's called 1.2 doesn't mean you cant adjust the aperture. Plus, a 1.2 is perfect for dreamy looking portraits, which fits for a weeding. Stop being retarded.
Kadadj 11 months ago
@Kadadj Nobody would use a 1.2 run and gun like that, that makes no sense. And if you don't intend to open up all the way to begin with, why even bother with a 1.2 when a 1.4 or 1.8 would do just fine for a third of the cost?
defmusik 11 months ago 2
@defmusik Whatever, my point was, he should rather have used a fast prime, instead of bothering the people at the wedding with flashes. Plus you isolate your subjects much better with such a wide aperture.
Kadadj 11 months ago 2
He's not the main shooter. He's getting over the shoulder shots, not the back of the head or butt shots. He has a dangling camera because he's fortunate enough to have a 2nd camera body, so that he can have a zoom lens on 1 & a wide angle or prime lens on the other.
Getting in the way was wrong though.
YZEPhotography 1 year ago
OMG this guy is a tool not a professional. He has no respect for his equipment letting it hang so low! Oh wait a minute, I get it, he wants to think he is a professional with big expensive equipment, and like it's hanging between his legs! I agree with other posts, shouldn't be firing a flash, no need to if he knows his stuff. Available light with the right settings is all that is needed! oh dear, no wonder the industry is in a state!
steavielea 1 year ago
You want a $1,000 wedding photographer, you get a $1,000 wedding photographer. How's the song go . . . "No no no no no nobody's fault - but mine".
geopan123 1 year ago
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geopan123 1 year ago
Forget the back-of-the-head shots, I'm sure the women were thrilled to have their asses to well documented.
ZaynahZihoa 1 year ago
This guy is all show and no go... Howe many backs of heads do you need? !
stubones 1 year ago
I'd take the equipment.
Mannywallace 1 year ago
FAILLLLLLLLL
OChristFollower 1 year ago
I would probably try and be more discrete... Images tend to look more natural and capture the moment better when the person is not confronted with a brick camera and a large flash going off right next to them.
1TuBe1983 1 year ago
Wow scary!
tdavisimages 1 year ago
I really think the picture's of the heads from behind were just as good as the equipment he has ='D Lol.
I would have killed him if I saw such a camera hanging THAT low o.o
Dude, are you out of your mind?
ImmortalMade 1 year ago
yup. he's pretty bad.
yummymayo 1 year ago
I'm curious who video'd the photographer?
And why?
I will say if there was a "first" photographer, THAT person should tell his second to get out of the way.
ScoutieDog 1 year ago
@ScoutieDog
A friend of mine taped the photographer, well she wasn't taping him she was trying to tape the ceremony, but this douche bag decided that hind ends were the way they want to remember their wedding.
He was the only photographer...sad isn't it.
DJLonS 1 year ago
@the ninja
If you know what's up, you don't need a flash right?
Shannon Allison
skunkworks51 1 year ago
he looks like a second shooter, not the main. you can't just judge by what you see in this video :)
miamia1891 1 year ago 2
@miamia1891 I was at the wedding...he is the ONLY photographer.
TRIUSTC 8 months ago 9
@TRIUSTC YOUR a lying bitch also!!! There is another source flash a happening..from the front!!! YOUR a piece of shit also...like the OP!!!
UFOSPACE1999 1 month ago
@TRIUSTC You answered my question. I am a photographer and I will have someone shoot the back, while I shoot the front. But only the bride.
oneplayeraway 1 month ago
I'm a wedding photographer second. It sounds like someone is taking shoots from the front of the church.
rubbersoulgirl84 1 year ago
Wow. Very unprofessional.
heatherfication 1 year ago
What a Fn momo. My second ,man knew to get their faces in the pictures.
gcobbutube 1 year ago
I think is not the worst photographer , but....
Seferman1 1 year ago
Haha :-) See how the 'L' lens dangles between his legs ;-)... And check out around 1:00 when he shots that girls but ;-)
swi3zy 1 year ago
He might not be a second shooter he could have strobes placed around the church that he triggers for backlight.
AdurianJ 1 year ago
Not sure who is worse. The photog? or the organist?? eeeegads!!!! Sounded like a funeral!!
tnosz 1 year ago 11
@TRIUSTC. Why is he the worst ever?
You posted this video, please explain?
MixPhotography 2 years ago 2
@MixPhotography
I forgot my PW so I had to create a new account. Anyway, seriously...take a look at what he is taking pictures of. Backs of peoples heads are not the shots you want at a wedding. He is the ONLY photographer hired by the bride and groom. Totally clueless this idiot was. Obviously never worked with anyone before and he seems to think that carrying a bunch of dangling articles around your neck makes you a pro...I have been to hundreds of weddings, this is the worst I've seen.
DJLonS 1 year ago
is it just me but when the larger bridemaid walk down he doesn't really any photos of her but everyone else he took like 5-10 pic of their bottoms
maplestone 2 years ago
HAHAHAHA, what a loser!!! all the photos will just be the backs of peoples heads. HAHAHA!!!
CrazyGerman08 2 years ago
I would say, that was the worst wedding videographer hahaha, anyway it looks like he was the 2nd photographer obviously Id like to see the final pictures, but carrying expensive equipment doesn't make you a professional
morfo1010 2 years ago 24
If he was a second camera man, then he must have been in all the shots coming from the front? I wouldn't want that at my wedding!
platefullofbacon 2 years ago 5
judging by the additional flashes going off, maybe he was the second shooter and not the main, and that's why he is shooting from the rear
snowcouch 2 years ago 34
@snowcouch or it could have been people in the audience...duh...
loupremo 8 months ago
But every maroon has to find the best way of working.
No point being an idiot if it's just the same as every other idiot out there.
GrimlyKK 2 years ago
I do work the very same way. By photographing from the side and back I give the friends and family a good opportunity to have some shots and video too. I like this style a lot. From behind you photograph what the couple actually sees. It's like their own memories! btw I've tried the front but people tend to get irritated by the constant flash.
hunktubes 2 years ago 2
@hunktubes Why would you even use flash in a church?
redheadedninjaphoto 1 year ago
@redheadedninjaphoto because if not then all you would get is a bunch of motion blurs and the bride wouldn't ever get to remember her ceremonies.
jessshaun623 1 year ago
@jessshaun623 i'm a wedding photographer & have never used flash in a church. most of them don't even allow it.
redheadedninjaphoto 1 year ago
@redheadedninjaphoto I'm so amazed when they won't allow wedding photographers ot use flashes in a church but most of the guest firing their point and shoots!
pozenunti 1 year ago 2
@pozenunti I've had more than a few pictures ruined by their flashes. Guests are rude. I've seriously considered writing an article about how to be a good wedding guest. I think a lot of people just don't know better.
redheadedninjaphoto 1 year ago 3
@jessshaun623 Judging from you lack of knowledge you don't understand the capabilities of these professional cameras we use to shoot weddings, ie: Canon EOS 5d MK II, I can boost that high in the ISO rating with out flash and get clear, well lit photographs
chrisski77 1 year ago
Okay, you've had your fun. HaHaHa. Someone please step up, fess up that this is a spoof video. Nobody could be this clueless. If not, it makes me sick to my stomach how upset the B&G are going to be when they see this crap.
seekerami 2 years ago
lol well at least i got a chuckle before work.
joshuagagnon 2 years ago
This is embarrassing! Most people would not want to admit to have hiring such an incompetent "professional". Just because you have a camera, that in its self doesn't make them a Photographer. This idiot is a snap shooter, and a complete hack. Do you buy used cars without test driving them first? Did you see his portfolio before you hired him? LOL! like the other guy, you get what you pay for!
platefullofbacon 2 years ago
You get what you pay for.
ADHDw136IQ 2 years ago 5
This moron actually yelled at the video person and he told them that they were in the way of his shots. I guess getting the backs of heads is the shot this piece of work is going for
TRIUSTC 2 years ago 4
What on earth does he think he's doing? Expensive equipment too, but I don't know why he was at the back of the church? Madness!
allancamera 3 years ago