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Second is Not the Same as First

August 29, 2022 by Jacquie

It turns out that the difference between a wedding photographer and second shooter is sort of like the difference between a head chef and sous chef. Or solo pianist and accompanist. Or YouTuber and virtual assistant. They’re not the same at all. In the first I struggle, in the second I thrive. It’s good to …

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The Model Bride

July 16, 2022 by Jacquie

Being a second shooter kind of feels like cheating. Capturing what’s happening around me is fairly straightforward when I have an expert photographer telling everyone what to do (and having an actual model as the bride helps too!). All I have to do is tag along. The real challenge will be learning how to be …

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Wedding Weekend Marathon

June 19, 2022 by Jacquie

For about half of my childhood, my dad worked a side hustle as a wedding photographer. I can’t even count the number of weddings I went to, just to tag along so I could help carry his camera gear. But mostly I just wanted to see all the pretty dresses. Trips after school to the …

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