One of my favorite aspects of this job is meeting new people.  I have been fortunate enough to have some wonderful clients in the past, and will be working with some equally as wonderful next year.  This business is all about people, and a wedding photographer has to be a bit of a people person to succeed.  The variety of personalities we may encounter with just one wedding can be absolutely staggering… and it’s our job to effectively communicate with each and every one equally.  We have to juggle strong-headed mothers of brides, nervous grooms, drunk groomsmen, overbearing fathers, hyperventilating brides, silly gossiping bridesmaids, controlling and scary wedding coordinators…. and all in one wedding!  ( All of those did actually show up at a wedding I did a few years ago… the images turned out amazing! )  All of this has to roll off our backs and taken in stride.  We have to be patient and kind no matter what the situation is….  we create our own referrals by going above and beyond what is expected of us when dealing with difficult individuals at weddings.  Being someone who loves to meet new people, I have an edge when it comes to successfully handling tricky personality situations – everyone is unique and even if I’m being tested or annoyed, I still treat everyone with kindness and a big smile. 

Make sure anyone you interview for your wedding photographer has the ability to juggle many different people at once.  See if they are a people person….  ask them if they enjoy meeting new people….  ask them if they treat everyone with kindness even if they are being challenged….  People are the centerpiece of every wedding, and if  your photographer doesn’t enjoy crowds or being tested by rowdy guests… well, they are in the wrong business.