Show notes
In today's episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, Casey Fatchett shares tips on how to be a bad wedding photographer. He talks about some of his own photography mistakes, such as his flash going out mid-wedding and his camera dying the day before a wedding he was scheduled to shoot. He also offers advice on what photographers can do to ruin a couple's wedding day.Casey Fatchett hosts The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, an informative, entertaining, and irreverent look at the photo industry. Casey brings his more than twenty years of professional photography experience, primarily as a wedding photographer, to every episode.Casey is lactose intolerant, loves talking about himself in the third person, and can be found making his wife laugh or hiking with his dog when not creating images for his clients.The Big Ideas with TimeStamps00:04:19 Don't buy new cameras before jobs.00:06:39 Read the instructions carefully.00:12:56 Don't leave cameras on side of road.00:17:27 Bring two pairs of pants.00:26:55 Bring backup gear.00:33:46 Collaborate with clients expectations.00:39:05 Manage expectations carefully.00:40:25 Trust and collaborate with couples.00:50:32 Know safety boundaries.00:56:01 Lighting is key for photography.00:59:11 Avoid chasing trends.01:07:26 Practice with limitations.01:08:36 Limit yourself to create better.01:16:36 Invest in quality lenses.01:20:15 Light is essential for good photos.01:30:45 Don't block the photographer.01:32:08 Capture key moments quickly.01:41:12 Deliver on promises as photographer.01:42:16 Deliver on promises made.01:47:28 Under-promise, over-deliver.01:53:37 Practice and research techniques.Resources:Listen to the Nerdy Photographer PodcastNew York Wedding Photographer Casey Fatchett’s websiteJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets!Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/ Get Back your Family Time and Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio.And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!
