Some things I learnt this weekend.

• If you are going to get a videographer for your event, as sweet and obliging as (s)he is, they will end up in 70% of your photos. Be prepared to see a lot of them in your album.
• 147 group photos in 27 minutes is doable if you have a mother of three at your side directing the groups. Not advisable, especially with the venue co-ordinator stressing behind you, but doable. Remember the light waits for no formal.
• Blood sugar levels are very important if you’re going to spend 12 hours holding a very large camera in your hand. Hands start cramping at around hour five post last sugar fix.
• Putting ice on your wrists when you get home after a day shooting is not a good idea, rather go for heat and two myprodols. The swearing as the ice touches your inflamed wrists will also wake up your dearly beloved.
• The Doppio Zero at Bellair Mall makes great pizzas which are just the thing when you can barely keep your eyes open on a Sunday after a wedding when you’ve only had two hours of sleep, well, you’ll also need a couple of their cappuccinos.
• Friends who are willing to pull a double shift, coming to help you after shooting their own wedding, are worth their weight in gold (or lenses). Thank you.

This entry was posted Monday, January 28th, 2008 at 12:22 pm and is filed under Info.