There are several horror stories. For example, an amateur photographer didn't have enough memory cards. Mid - way through the wedding, the card got full and they had to start deleting old pictures to make room for new ones. This led to some precious moments being lost. Also, some amateurs don't communicate well with the couple. They might miss out on specific shots the couple really wanted, like a photo with a particular family member. And then there are those who don't understand the flow of a wedding. They end up in the wrong place at the wrong time and miss key events.
Sure. One is that an amateur might use the wrong settings for the group photos. So you end up with some people in focus and others blurry. It's a disaster for a big family photo. Another is when the amateur forgets to turn off the flash in a church where flash photography is not allowed. It can create a lot of awkwardness and also disrespect the place.
There was a case where the photographer seemed professional at first. But when the couple got the photos back, half of them were out of focus. Turns out the photographer's equipment was faulty, but he didn't check properly before the shoot. It was a disaster as those pictures were supposed to be cherished memories for a lifetime.
A very common one is bad editing. For example, the photographer over - softened the skin to the point where the couple looked like plastic dolls. Another is the wrong settings used, like a very low shutter speed which made all the action shots blurry. And sometimes, the photographer just has a really bad sense of composition and the pictures end up looking really unappealing.
One important technique is to pay attention to lighting. Natural light in the early morning or late afternoon often provides a soft and warm glow. Also, try different angles. Get low to the ground or shoot from a high vantage point to add interest to your photos.
One photography horror story is about a photographer who went to an old abandoned asylum to take pictures. As he was exploring the dark hallways, he started hearing strange whispers. When he checked his camera, there were unexplained shadowy figures in some of the photos that he didn't see while taking them.
At a rustic wedding, the couple had arranged for a horse - drawn carriage. When it was time for the photo with the carriage, the horse decided to relieve itself right there. The expressions on the couple's faces were priceless. The photographer managed to capture that moment of shock and amusement, and those pictures are now a unique part of their wedding album.
Sure. There was this one wedding where the groom's little nephew decided to photobomb every single shot. He would run into the frame making silly faces right when the photographer was about to click. It made for some really hilarious pictures in the end.
One horror story is when a client asked for a very specific outdoor shoot. The photographer prepared everything, but on the day of the shoot, the client kept changing the location and the poses every few minutes. It made the whole process extremely chaotic and the photographer couldn't get the right lighting and composition most of the time.
There was a wedding where the priest suddenly started speaking in a strange language that no one recognized. His eyes turned completely black. The guests were terrified, but the ceremony continued in this eerie state. Later, it was discovered that the church had a dark history of a satanic cult using it decades ago. And the couple had a series of bad luck events after the wedding, like financial problems and health issues.
Mysterious distress calls are also a common part of these horror stories. An operator gets a call for help, but when they try to respond, they can't get any more information or the call just cuts off. It creates a sense of unease and helplessness, especially if the operator thinks someone might actually be in danger but can't do anything about it.