JerryPH
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errr Jerry I am sure you mean something slightly different to what your implying in your post
Nah, I meant that if he is was considering walking around the place "ghosting" everywhere with a 15-28 inch (small/medium) softbox... to reconsider that. He would be *so* in the way of the pro doing their job it would be quite rude and he would look a little ridiculous trying to do so by himself.
Walking around "Uncle Bobbing" for experience, well... the B&G obviously have final say and that should be cleared with them. Done with their permission and with respect and keeping out of the way of the pro photographer that the B&G are shelling out big bucks for, is the ideal situation.
People with cameras at weddings are becoming more and more common, and there is nothing wrong with that... what should be clear is that the B&G have decided who will be taking the main shots for THEIR wedding, and they are paying heavily for it. Just becuase one is a friend or invited to the wedding is not permission to play "pro photographer" and potentially ruin or interfere with the hired professional. There has to be some respect for the B&Gs decision and their very important day. I am not saying the OP would do this, but running around with a softbox during this event sure doesn't mean he is there to participate in the wedding but trying to profit from the experience in the improper manner. The RIGHT way is to mentor with a professional and walk in as a 2nd photographer under the tutilage of said professional.