What is the absolute earliest age I could get in as a wedding photographer?
I’m 15 right now, and obviously that’s a bit too young to start shooting weddings.
I already have a digital SLR camera and two lens, so equipment is not a big issue. I also take pretty good pictures, and will only get better since I am taking photography classes.
So, when is the earliest I could get into shooting weddings, even just as an assistant? I know there is no set age, but a reasonable age? And then, how should I start off? Online ads, as well as in the papers? And I have no experience shooting weddings (my relatives are foreign and almost all of them live internationally, so I can’t shoot their weddings as experience) but I have shot other events (like parades and fairs). Will that count as ‘sample’ photos?
Thanks! Just thought I could get some info. 
In my opinion, age is entirely irrelevant.
To get started, try to put together a portfolio of your best work. Contact every wedding photographer you can find in your area and volunteer to assist. To start with, this might just be handing the appropriate equipment to the photographer at the right time. This will allow you to observe and get a feel for the order of events. Usually, if you are good at assisting, you can eventually move up to being a second shooter, and building your portfolio.
While high end, well established photographers might balk at your age, there are bound to be some less established photographers who could use some help but can’t really afford an assistant. This would likely start out as something that you would be doing just for the experience, not for pay, but you can renegotiate that as your experience and skill increases.
Good luck!
Rick Sammon
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