The last couple days have been a bit hectic, but it’s been great. I was busy helping out the Montana Food Bank Network cover their Canstruction event held at Southgate Mall in Missoula.
Canstruction, if you haven’t heard of this before, is an event where teams work to create and build structures out of cans. Various local organizations are paired up with architects and compete against one another for awards. All the cans of food are donated to the Montana Food Bank Network after the competition has ended.
It was pretty cool to see what the teams came up with, and even more fun to see how much everyone was enjoying themselves. Very heartening.
I was busy taking photos during the entire event, as well as video, and put together a short-ish video to document it.
Check it out! I think it’s kinda fun! :)
Canstruction 2009
If your computer has the capabilities, be sure to watch it in HD!
Recently I’ve had several folks ask about whether or not a wedding photographer should be offered a meal at the reception. My thoughts: if the photographer is working longer than 4 or 5 hours, a meal should at least be offered. Not all photographers will partake, but it is certainly nice when offered.
In my experience, I work much better and have much more energy when I’ve got a bit of food in my belly. :)
Generally, if a photographer is getting a meal, they should be eating the same time the bride and groom are so they won’t be missing any action. That way it’s a win-win situation.
Here are a couple links that discuss the whole “feeding the photographer” question.
The first is a forum post that addresses the question, the second link is a more general “Do’s and Don’ts when Working with Your Wedding Photographer.”
