20 Tips for Wedding Photographers

I was searching on Google for some tips on wedding photography.  I found something that was very helpful (www.digital-photography-school.com).  There is nothing complicated about this list but it is a good reminder.  I just want to summarize it here, for myself really.

1. Create a shot list--who, what groups, what poses to shoot
2. Designate a family member to help coordinate family photo shoots
3. Survey the location before the wedding
4. Prepare for the day--not just photo gears but also the venue and program
5. Manage expectations--show previous work before the wedding
6. Turn off the sound on the camera--ok, I am not sure how one would go about doing this but I agree
7. Shoot small details
8. Bring two cameras with different lens focal lengths
9. Two photographers--much easier than one
10. "Be bold but not obtrusive"
11. Use diffused or bounced light
12. Shoot in RAW
13. Display photos during reception
14. Avoid distracting backgrounds
15. Do not discard "mistake" shots
16. Use different perspectives and angles
17. Use fill flash outdoors
18. Use continuous shooting mode
19. Prepare for the unexpected
20. Have fun!