Since I have been surfing
net over past few years, I have come across many, many photography sites, some excellent and some appalling. The danger is that when a "photographer" with a new website, is simply someone having just taken up hobby, bought an overly expensive camera and maybe stumbled across a good photo or two! Then they learn how to do one or two tricks with an editing program like Photoshop and "hey presto" they are a professional photographer.I don't want to put anyone off this fantastic hobby, but it is important to establish credibility of person giving advice, ESPECIALLY when it comes to wedding photography.
I have read advice from people on net that really wouldn't pass muster as a wedding photographer, as not once did I see words professional or professionalism. Anyone can click away with a digital camera at a wedding, but to do it right, in order, with all required photographs being taken efficiently and professionally takes experience.
My first piece of advice would be to advertise and put yourself out there as an inexperienced photographer looking to learn and take up wedding photography, that needs practice.
Approach a professional wedding photographer and ask if you can tag along at a wedding firstly WITHOUT your camera, and assist him (for nothing, although he may throw you a few £´s at end). The next time ask if you can take a few reportage or candid shots as long as under no circumstances do you get in way of photographer OR proceedings!
Then you could approach a couple who are getting married and explain to them that you would like to take photos alongside professional photographer (for nothing) as practice, and if they like any of your pictures, they can buy them from you at a reduced rate.
