My wedding diary

In my ongoing search /desire to learn more, I've volunteered to be an appie for a friend. He is taking the photographs at another friend's wedding and I thought I'd learn something from him - eventhough the poor misguided sod uses a C*** system.

Besides really good, comfortable shoes - does anyone here have suggestions on how to be the best appie the Bible Belt has ever seen?
What should I avoid doing - shadow in picture, falling over church pew, . . .?

Joy

You could try and add some spice to the occasion by availing yourself of one of the T-shirts mentioned in this article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradle_of_Filth or hand out copies of this: (amazon.co.uk) http://tinyurl.com/yurbna

I've ben the recipient of plenty of the long glances and polite, tight smiles that welcome a foreigner making social boo-boos!
I know that black is the new white, so the t-shirt might work, but handing out literature might make the bride a little tense.

Forgive the newbie, but I can't get my head around one thing: how will this help me develop as a photographer?

Joy

I'd have thought that if he's any good, you'll pick up loads of tips on the practicalities of photographing people in groups, posing them, relaxing them, keeping their interest etc - all the people-management aspect of it all.

I'd be surprised if the fact that he uses Canon equipment makes the slightest difference.

ChrisA - I'm looking forward to learning more - my friend is an awesome photographer and the tools he uses enable him to do this. I really don't care what system, I'm after the skills!

Thanks for your help
Joy