Check out this article from Seattle Bride magazine, discussing the perils of hiring a non-professional to shoot your wedding. Definitely spot-on.
Original post can be found here.
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By Cody Ellerd
Photography by Cody Ellerd (right-hand photos) and John & Joseph Photography (left-hand photos)
I consider myself a pretty good amateur photographer. I’ve taken a couple of classes, I [...]
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The perils of hiring a non-professional to shoot your wedding
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