[meford4u]

The only thing I can add to the discussion is this. Please, please inform your guests that they are free to shoot pictures, but if they are going to shoot pictures, do so after the professional has finished and set up the shot.
I'll give a couple of examples.
First, we had a know-it-all relative(I'll call her NOS ;) :lol: ) who thought their $500 camera made her a pro. She was intrusive in Pat's way all day. When the bride and groom came to pick up the pictures they were furious. She was in 45% of the shots Pat had taken after Pat tried to get her to move away.
Second, when a photographer sets up indoor shots with lighting, the lights are typically triggered by a peanut bulb that is set off by flash. We had a couple that gave out the 24 one time camera's to their guests. When many ot the pics came back the same as what Pat had taken, they wanted a refund because "we could have done the same job for half the cost". This is now known in our household as "The NOS theory" :lol:
I hope you see the humour in this Adam.
Pat has decided to leave the wedding photography business and just do the odd wedding for friends, family and those customers that are willing to work with her unique style.
I will talk to her about doing your wedding in '07.