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oliviaisferosch:

I went to an event tonight with a friend, and the girls behind us were talking about the photographer one of them hired.

“And get this!” one said. “It says in his contract that he — or rather, him plus any other assistants he might have — has to be fed a hot meal!”

I, fortunately, rarely encounter this backlash but when I hear about it, it drives me nanners. I get that it can be pricey, but there is someone…working on their feet….carrying around about 50 pounds in equipment…for 7-12 hours…for your benefit….in a room or venue that they cannot leave…

I shot an event recently at a place that shall remain nameless where the venue (note, not the couple) refused to give my assistant or the videographers water. Yes, water.

Glamorous life, indeed!

Of all the things I’ve learned this past year regarding wedding photography, this point sticks with me the most.  In a given day, you spend more time with your photographers than probably anyone else.  The photographers I know go above and beyond the call of duty, playing the role of friends, wedding planner, maid of honor (let’s hold that dress for you sweetheart so it doesn’t drag in the grass).  The least, least you can do is feed them properly.  This isn’t always the fault of the wedding party though.  I can think of at least one wedding planner who made sure her and her staff got hot meals and bitched about having to feed an additional photographer’s assistant.  The first thing I tell my friends now when they ask me about wedding photography, remember to feed your photographers decent food.