Photographing weddings for a living is fun. The way I see it, I get to do what I love. I get to go to a kick-ass party and get free food at the same time! This is the life! What can possibly be bad?

For long time wedding photographers, there is one little issue that adds up as the season goes. Repetition.

When you look at it, the routine for a wedding is essentially the same. Get photos of the bride getting ready, the ceremony, the portraits, the reception. Even the music is the same. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the song
“I Gotta Feeling.”

Adding to this: wedding photographers have to constantly be aware of what is happening. Our job is to be where the action is. We can’t afford to miss a beat. The constant awareness increases that sense of repetition.

So how do you shake the repetitious feeling?

For me, I take a Zen-like approach. At least once a month, I take a day trip. It doesn’t matter where as long as it’s interesting and as long as I can enjoy the location. Read More→