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If you’ve got a passion for photography too, and you’re attending a marriage ceremony, please bring a camera and take some shots! We certainly don’t mind — and, if there are any that the bride and groom love, we’ll include them on the CD, slide show and possibly the album. To gear up for the big day, you can always check out a photography book or search online to point you through the day.

Here’s one tip. For both the church and the reception area, grab a seat near the center aisle: you can really grab some great shots of the bride coming down the aisle. Naturally, you would not want to block the main wedding photographer (me!) since I’m the one designated by the happy couple to capture the day. But shoot away otherwise!

Also, try and bring your zoom lens to get close ups of the couple — and to capture their faces. Priceless! Whenever possible, remember to take your photos portrait style (with the camera held vertically). This really helps capture the couple and their outfits in all their radiance.