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Originally Posted by SyCo
I absolutely disagree. Unless the situation is way, way out of hand, it's your job for which you've been paid handsomely to handle all aspects of the photography, this includes crowd control. The Bride's 'job' that day is to say I do, smile a lot and feel like she's in a fairy tale. It's certainly not her job to do yours.
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Let's get something clear.As a working pro-at the time-I knew and did my job.When I say "if the situation became to troublesome" that don't mean that action wasn't taken.It does mean that "the situation is out of hand" w/an indivdual. At that point,the B or G,who are in overall charge that day,can-and would- expediently put the matter to rest.Otherwise,it may be best to explain the situation again and sit down ONLY if you must, until the offender gets a clue.That too,isn't the favored choice.I've never had to sit.The pro must keep his composure and not risk offending guests.For me,the need to have the B or G step in was rare,but it does happen.My post refers MAINLY to formals and images where the B&G are the center of attention.Here,I got my shots first and encouraged photography otherwise.I did get compliments about this from the people,so that tells me I did it right.