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“My first wedding was 15 people at our condo. The second was maybe about a hundred people at this fabulous casino. And you know what? I have almost no pictures of the second one, because I put disposable cameras on the tables, because everyone said, "The best pictures are the most candid! The best…” quote by Viola Davis
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“My first wedding was 15 people at our condo. The second was maybe about a hundred people at this fabulous casino. And you know what? I have almost no pictures of the second one, because I put disposable cameras on the tables, because everyone said, "The best pictures are the most candid! The best pictures are the ones people just take!" So, I put disposable cameras on the tables, and guess what? There were so many kids there that those cameras were stomped on. I had so many pictures of the floor, of people's eyes, of someone's finger.”

Viola Davis

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast, 2022

Anecdote about wedding photos highlights how expectations can clash with reality, especially when plans rely on others' ideas.

In simple terms: Wedding photos often don’t turn out as imagined.

Key Takeaway

Plan for backup options.

Themes

humor expectations photography

Mood

amused reflective

Type

personal humorous

When to use this quote

  • wedding planning
  • photo management
  • contingency planning

Key Concepts

candid vs staged event planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance advice with personal preference?
  • What backup could improve event outcomes?
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