I was asked this recently by two couples who I met with a few days apart. I didn’t have great answers for either of them. I think I probably said “the photos,” because it was the first thing that came to mind! “Getting the shot” is a great feeling – something easy to get addicted to. But it’s far too vague.
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I was talking with a bunch of wedding photographers recently (we hang out in packs, yes) about this post I’ve been meaning to write but wasn’t sure it would be well-received. They encouraged me to go for it (because they want to see my business go down in flames?) so here I am. You’re going to have to hang with me for a paragraph or two – don’t leave on “your marriage isn’t special” – let me get to why on earth I would say this to engaged people.