Russian Orthodox Wedding advice please
I’ve just got a job shooting a Russian Orthodox wedding in October …done several other weddings, but never one of these, and not sure of any special protocols I need to be aware of …anyone had any experience please ?
Thanks, Cas
John Conway
why not ask the B & G? :)
Caroline Gorka replied
I have, naturally ...he is Australian, and she isn’t sure regarding photography …that’s why I have asked here LOL
transmute
Eat some caviar, and drink some vodka?
Caroline Gorka replied
Well, that goes without question :D
waitin' for rain
Not “some” but lots of VODKA !! :-)))))
and if o be serious it should be usual i think !
Caroline Gorka replied
Do you lot just want me drunk ? :D
Hien Nguyen
If the B&G don’t have any demands, then you don’t need to worry :)
Ask them for a list of must have shots apart from the standard western wedding ones, and if they give you a blank sheet… then that’s even better !
I did a Russian wedding once. Pretty much the same with a long and protracted ceremony (just shoot everything) and the reception had some cool cultural influences. Again.. I shot everything I saw. Most of these type of photos don’t need to be artistic in nature, but rather a memory shot for them to look back on. You just need to be there to shoot it all.
Caroline Gorka replied
Thanks Hien – as long as I don’t tread on any cultural toes, I’m happy :)
Tama Blough
If you know the name of the church you could ask their staff or the priest. Most churches have an office manager or something. I was acquainted with an Orthodox monk for a while – he was quite laid-back.