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You might run in to trouble being another photographer at a wedding with the hired main photographer, so any couples looking at doing this you better ask your photographer first.

Totally agree, Bruce. Many of my friends have had friends act as second shooters, for their weddings and as long as they stay out of the way of the main photographer it seems to work well!! But definitely agree that this should be discussed in advance.

'This might also work for you if you already have a "main" photographer and are just looking to either have a backup, or a different style to complement your photos'.

Most photographers will ask you to leave the premises. Please don't sell yourself this way because it puts you and anyone you are shooting for at odds with the pro.

I also hate to be 'that guy' but please note you have to be a supplier on hitched to post (non advertising) posts on the forum. you weren't to know obvs.

Hmm maybe it’s a cultural thing? Where I was married (and went to several weddings) in France this was extremely common. If my photographer had an issue with my amateur photographer friends taking photos then I would have been upset with the photographer not my friend. Apologies if the post wasn’t allowed - my posts are moderated as I’m new to the forum and it was approved which I thought meant all was ok.

In that case sure. But when you aren't a true friend and instead offering it as a service, and when you're motivated to perform rather than just take a few casual snaps then it's very different and something you'll find out very quickly as you get more established.

You have the power to delete a thread you start, if you're serious about the rule breach feel free to delete it.