Wedding Storyteller, Volume 1

chapter 10

BEING FLEXIBLE, LIKABLE, AND PROFESSIONAL

Although this is a short chapter, I think it contains some of the most important material in the book. The reason is this: no level of skill or mastery will ever save you from the consequences of leaving a bad taste in other people’s mouths. During discussions with my colleagues and peers about the writing of this book, everyone agreed unanimously that being a great wedding storyteller means so much more than just what you do with your camera. The artistic and technical skills of your photographs are only 50% of the job of a wedding photographer. The other half depends on psychology and people skills. A well-tuned common sense and a high degree of self-awareness will be critical in determining ...