How necessary are second shooters?
They’re very important. No matter how great your photographer is, he can only be in one place at a time. Having a second photographer means I have more time to spend on the details. They’re not too much more expensivearound $2,000. You must have shot in some gorgeous locations. Tell us about one you love. The New York Public Library. I shot one wedding there where they covered the entire room with candles. All that candlelight was a spectacular visual, and it meant that we didn’t have to use flash photography, which I love. There is certain lighting that doesn’t translate well into picturesbright spotlights. They can create too much contrast. What else looks bad in photos? Well, I think that the fish-eye lens should only be used in moderation. Is shooting in the rain a nightmare? No, it’s fantastic! You’ve got umbrellas, and there’s more drama. Sure it’s a lot harderI’ve had cameras diebut it creates more opportunities for really incredible images. Ever been trampled by a dancing crowd
