Photography Tip #9: Single Use Cameras

The single use camera, better known as a disposable, is often used during wedding receptions. They are placed on the tables for the guests to capture each other and fun moments throughout the night; or that is what the plan is, right?

Disposable cameras seldom live up to a new couple's expectations. Out of all of the cameras placed out on the tables, you may get a couple good photos from them. Mostly, the images will end up containing images of people you hardly know, probably taken by your drunken cousin later on in the night. Not to mention your 5 year old nephew who uses the entire camera on blurry images of his food & close up images of his parents or sister making funny faces at the dinner table. Most couples are not looking to remember their wedding day with these types of images.

Thus, rethink relying solely on disposable cameras during your reception. They may be fun for your guests, and you may get some funny images for your album, but they are never worth replacing a professional. If your main photographer is offering a second photographer shooting your reception, even if it is just during the main events, you are better off saying yes than cutting out the second person.
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