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This is the semi-permanent home of Mae's Eye Photography, the blog (web + log). Here's your first post, spiderlings. . .

Tips for shooting WEDDINGS (Dos and Don'ts)
1. Don't wear underwear that rise further than your pants.
2. Don't be embarrassed that you're doing things no one else is allowed to do at a wedding.
3. Don't body check the bridal party to get the perfect capture.
4. Do check out the venues for lighting (metering) beforehand.
5. Do get a schedule.
6. Don't be afraid to be a little bit bossy positioning people for formal photos.
7. Do know where you can plug in your battery charger.
8. Do take extra shots. If you're a digital aficionado, check the captures for blinking, moues, and panty shots.
9. Don't take pictures of people being naughty unless you've been asked to specifically by the bride and groom (or groom and groom, etc.). If you randomly shoot someone dancing sexy with someone else, find out if they're together or just having fun at the wedding before posting to your Facebook or hi5 or Bebo or Photobucket or whatever.
10. Do clear portfolio use with involved parties (that's a given).
11. Do be on time. If possible, have your own wheels and cell phone.
12. Do plan your exits and man frotto set up.
13. Do cut yourself off from photos if you're imbibing at the reception. Are three hundred blurry photos worth that one shot of someone with a garter on their head? (yeah, I think so too).
14. Do clean your sensor and lenses in between settings. Dust, moisture, dirt, and random bits of food and drink will graft themselves to your gear. Clean each piece twice between sets if there's time. ^_^