I agree entirely with what Roger says. My father was a part time wedding photographer but I would never want to photograph a wedding myself, even for friends. If I did find myself in a position where I couldn't say no, I would do it my way or not at all.
When discussing costs, my father used to get comments (usually from the bride) such as '...my uncle has a camera and he says he could do it for x amount....' My father's stock answer was 'well, he's just the person to do it then'.
Incidently, I did once attend a wedding as a guest where the groom was also the photographer! I'm not sure how that worked out but the marriage didn't last long!
Steve. |