The first thing that all wedding photographers will need to have is to a list ready for this should put a stop to any unpleasant surprises that may simply come up at the most annoying of times. Always have the checklist on gear and a checklist on the kind of poses that the bride and the lick would want included in their particular album. If the bride-to-be or groom seems that there was an inability in the execution with the photography, then they might be the one to wreck a profession.

The next thing you'll want to do is to get knowledgeable about all the equipment that is to be used. There are so many kinds now, the digital camera, the video camera, the idiot camera and also the other types of digital cameras too numerous to cover. Make sure that all things are together before going off and away to the job and make sure that all the equipment are billed and ready to go within a few moments.

Another thing, talk to bride and the groom about the possibility of getting an assistant to help in the photography. This decision should be good expectations of the couple so if they want several shots from all angles, they should be knowledgeable that one photographer would not be able to capture all the stuff they want in their record. If they have extra spending budget, ask them to consider a good assistant or cut down on the number of shots they want done.
Another suggestion, talk to the wedding coordinator to find out the routine of events. It's not nice to go into the scene cold, so get warmed up by getting the schedule ahead of time to ensure that there is no chance will be losing an opportune moment.

Last, go to the site of the wedding and the reception days in front of the wedding. Get acquainted with the layout of the areas and take note the location where the electrical sockets are just in case there is a need to charge any of the equipment.