Many photographers start their careers photographing weddings or doing portraits "on the side." Me, too. While I was engaged in other aspects of the craft, I worked as a weekend warrior shooting weddings and social events to help raise money for new gear (and pay the rent). I set up a small studio with seamless paper on rolls in my one-bedroom apartment and would do tabletop commercial shoots and actor headshot portraits. In short, I did anything and everything I could to keep my hand in photography and learn all I could about the art and craft. From those experiences I have to say that the one type of job that taught me the most was weddings. There's nothing like having to deliver photos from a non-repeatable event to ensure that you know your technique and your gear.
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