[Leica] Don't be shy (was wedding newbie)

["Alan Hull" <hull@vaggeryd.mail.telia.com>]

Teds usual good advice this time was flawed when he suggested that the
photographer should be unobtrusive at a wedding reception.

Nobody will remember the NICE photographer that blended with the
woodwork and produced weak wishy-washy pictures.  Ted, I believe, is
just protecting his source of income from newbies.

In reality, if good memorable momentoes of the event are to be recorded
then the photographer must do what is necessary to get them.  That
means re-aranging folk that are grouped around and idly chatting.  
Lifting the odd chin with your finger.  Bald heads must be powdered
(lightly).  Use a tripod if the light is too low.  Lock the children in
the toilet for an hour, as the subsequent reunion with parents is a
feast for any lens.  Circulate a few rumours about the brides past
indescretion, as wedding night fights are a priceless, never to be
repeated event.  Be polite but don't be shy.  

These are just a few tricks of the trade Ted "forgot" to mention. 
There are others,

Alan Hull