Photographer of the Week

Fri, Sep 29, 2006

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![Gerard Tomko](http://bigfolio.com/blogimages/tomko.jp)

Gerard Tomko, owner and founder of [Gerard Tomko Photography](http://gerardtomkophotography.com), is our featured photographer this week. You can view some of his work in the below collage.

###What is your primary camera body?

Canon MKII

###What two lenses do you use the most?

24-70 mm & 14 mm

###Do you shoot RAW?

Yes, I shoot RAW.

###How would you describe your photography style?

Artistically and fashionable candid

###Do you normally employ assistants or 2nd shooters?

Yes I have one 2nd shooter, and a third “Production Assistant”

###What do you remember about your first (or one of your first) wedding?

It was my sister- in law’s wedding, and they did not want much, so there was no pressure – I was already married into the family at that time!

###If you were getting married this year, who would you want to shoot your wedding?

I would definitely demand 2 photographers, AND an assistant – the Trio of [Jerry Ghonis](http://xsight.com.au), [Yervant](http://yervant.com), and [Becker](http://thebecker.com) – all three I can refer to as Friends.

###What advice would you give to someone just beginning their career as a wedding photographer?

CRAWL BEFORE YOU WALK! Just be yourself, and take your time, This industry is not as easy as it seems!

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