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Wedding Gear?
travismanley:
I know I must be losing my mind, but I am thinking about shooting a wedding for a friend. Does anyone have any tips on some "must have" gear? Lights, camera, flash, storage, etc? Thanks!
Forgiss:
Hey Travis,
Wife and I did weddings for a long long time. Here are a few tips:
1. Always wear sunscreen...
seriously though:
2. Back-up... have backups of everything (cameras, lenses, batteries, storage, and an extra photographer if you can)
3. Flash - More is better, to get a more natural look, bounce your flash against ceilings and walls, instead of straight from the front. That requires a bit more oomph
4. Good shoes - you are going to be on your feet for 8-12 hours
5. Water - keep hydrated, if you are hydrated, your brain is hydrated, which means you work better under presure, and your responses are generally faster, and you don't get so tired, and you are generally less iritated. (no alcohol on the day... trust me)
6. Travel light, but don't leave anything at home that you might need. You have to be mobile, and you have to be able to move fast.
7. Don't interfere, it's somebody's wedding, not a photo shoot. Shoot fast, don't take up their time. shoot with long lenses during ceremonies (hide behind flower arangements and potted plants)
8. If you want to buy something, buy a reflector, great for bouncing flash, and adding natural light to a scene
addition to point 2: If you can, take a second photographer. So many things happen in so many places, and even if you run from spot to spot, you will only end up tired, and still miss half of everything.
Hope that makes sense?
travismanley:
Thanks for the great tips Forgiss! I dont think sunscreen will be an issue because the wedding is in March and mostly indoors, but a good tip nonetheless.
What would be a good lighting setup for group shots? I was thinking of using my flash plus one good light if that would be sufficient.
Forgiss:
--- Цитата: travismanley от Ноября 27, 2007, 12:13:20 am ---What would be a good lighting setup for group shots? I was thinking of using my flash plus one good light if that would be sufficient.
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Well... that depends on your set-up mostly.
I tried to remain mobile for most of the time, and an extra light means set-up and takedown which keeps you away from the action. If you have an assistant, no probs, but even then I'd rather go for two speedlites or 580 Canons (whatever is your flavour) that you slave
Depending on your gear and location, you can bounce from the ceiling at about ISO400 (if indoors) and get a very nice natural feel to the shots.
Forgiss:
--- Цитата: dolgachov от Ноября 27, 2007, 12:05:47 am ---hi Forgiss,
so good to see you here, my friend! ;)
welcome!
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Hahaha... thank you!
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