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This really is possibly more for the priests and other clergy here, but what guidelines/rules have been in position for photography for baptisms and marriages in your parish? I'm thinking more for the photographers or perhaps a really good novice with a camera, than some one having a few pictures with their take and place from where they're in the congregation. That worries however photographers, perhaps not these capturing video. Do the photographers need certainly to stay in one single specified place, or are they permitted to go about the church, so long as they stay from the priest's way? I'm asking because I've got a few marriages and numerous baptisms for friends and I've been advised by people a side business to be made this by all around me. I obviously have a present for seeing good images, whatever camera I'm using. I understand a good quantity of individuals who were dissatisfied with the photographers since critical factors in the marriage weren't captured they employed due to their marriages. The betrothal in the narthex is just a perfect example. The professional photographers say they've done Orthodox weddings, nevertheless when the rubber hits the street, they don't - or possibly they've just done weddings in Greek parishes where every thing is up the entrance, while in Russian history parishes the betrothal is done in the narthex. I've also become my parish's "official" shooter, nearly automagically. Among my images of our new bishop's consecration has been presented on our diocese's site website for yesteryear month. I've shot almost anything with my very own place and shoot (Canon PowerShot), but a buddy had me shoot her little wedding with her DSLR last drop - on automated because I just got my fingers on the camera two hours prior to the service, but photos arrived great. Yesterday, I shot the priestly ordination of my goddaughter's father with a borrowed DSLR. I'm surprised at those I got. Great camera and lenses - exactly what a huge difference! My priest - in addition to the pastor of the church recently - have/had not a problem with me going concerning the church. Some work of the generator expert and the huge difference between me is that I'm Orthodox, and I know the solutions very well.. Provided that I'm active Orthodox and know a great a lot of the priests domestically (I'm active in local pan-Orthodox material), I would see if I could easily get a little of flexibility in getting around in the parishes that need the photographer to remain in one single place. Since I'm very calm my parish calls the "stealth photographer" to me. I usually take in church *without* a display. I believe expensive photography more annoying than the usual shooter silently going about. The only real times I take advantage of a display is during team pictures *after* the marriage or baptism has ended. Therefore, any comments or statements on which is permitted in your parish are most pleasant. Thanks!