Wedding 2nd Shooter

This section is mostly for wedding lead photographers, and I suspect you are here to evaluate me as a potential second shooter on technical skill, professionalism, reliability, and personality fit.

My primary area is in portrait photography, and second shooting weddings is simply to augment that business.
I am here to support you 100% in your business. I have no plans to become a full-time wedding photographer (if you read my About page you can read about my background).
I have an extensive professional career that includes experiences similar to weddings and the people skills needed to navigate similar situations – many of the key aspects I imagine you want in a second shooter.

Here is what you can expect from me...

Professionalism & Presence

Maintains a calm, positive, and respectful demeanor
Handles guests and vendors professionally
Works well in high-pressure environments without complaint

Coachability & Communication

Takes direction and feedback well
Communicates clearly and proactively
Asks thoughtful questions (e.g., expectations, lenses to bring, backup gear)

Reliability & Preparedness

Arrives on time and fully prepared
Able to work a full-day event without energy drop-off
Understands memory card and battery management

Wedding Day Flow

Familiar with typical timeline (prep → ceremony → portraits → reception)
Anticipates key moments
Knows when to take initiative and when to stay in the background
Captures alternate angles that complement lead photographer’s coverage

My Portfolio page showcases just some of the people-focused work (portraits, events, candid moments) I have done, but I have plenty more that I could not put on this site. Contact me here and I would be happy to discuss all of the above in more detail.

The photos below are from a recent styled shoot in St. Louis, and highlight some reception details. When viewing these it might help to keep in mind that there were 25 other photographers there at the same time, so this was a situation where the shot needed to be quickly composed, taken and then move on - while trying to keep others out of the frame and consistent lighting from the windows on one wall. Also, some choices for depth of field were chosen to hide others in the background, whereas I would typically increase the depth of field to get more in focus within the frame.