I was a guest....

and that was a good thing...

I attended a very special wedding this weekend.

I was not the photographer for this event,

but a friend of mine was....

and she was working quite hard.

It seems that the family had a friend that showed up 

to shoot the wedding too.

I am not sure which side of the family,

but let's just say that this is a huge 

"faux pas". 

(Big mistake)

When hiring a photographer for an event such as 

a wedding, it is wise to read your contract carefully,

and ask if the shooter minds someone else shooting too.

Believe me, it will already be covered in the contract.

A wedding is a very emotionally charged event.

(Duh!)

and people act strangely at times

(double Duh!)

and well.....the very last thing you want to do

is pay someone to capture the moment, and

then allow "Uncle Festus" to 

get in their way

(triple-dog Duh!)

So...

there it is...a little bit of advice for all you 

Baby Boomers, like me who have children,

who might just be getting married soon....

don't invest your money, and then sabotage

the whole process.

smiles...