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01/30/2006 05:37:41 PM · #1 |
My first wedding shoot is coming up in March. I have a Nikon D50 and a SB-600 speedflash. Will this be enough to do wedding photos? Please give me a few pointers. |
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01/30/2006 05:54:16 PM · #2 |
I see you have these lenses
Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 High-Speed for Nikon
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
That will give you a decent choice of lenses to work with. Probably want to use the 70-300 for the wedding and the 18-55 for reception shots.
Another thing you might want to invest in is a flash bracket, sync cord and pocket bounce. These will help with harsh shadows.
One more thing... How much memory do you have? You're going to want to have at least enough to do 300 shots.
Message edited by author 2006-01-30 17:54:58.
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01/30/2006 05:55:42 PM · #3 |
I bet a great wedding/event photographer could do a shoot with a Kodak instamatic.
It all depends on the expectations of the bride/groom and families.
If you are shooting for free as a back-up photographer...anything goes.
If you are the only photographer of a once (ok..maybe not once) in a lifetime event...the wise thing is to have back-up gear.
I shoot photojournal, back-up style and my gear is a Nikon D2x, Nikon F100 film body, 2-SB 800s with radio, an Elinchrom 800 watt mono system etc....
I only shoot photo-journal back-up to a formal photographer. The main guy has all the heavy gear.
I am only comfortable like this but other peoples miles may vary.
So you have to answer this question yourself I think. |
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01/30/2006 06:04:50 PM · #4 |
I've only shot backup on 3 weddings, but in those three experiences, I learned TONS. Some of the most important things:
1. Give them a shot list in advance, and USE IT.
2. Have a "wrangler" who will help you round up the folks you need for formals. Preferably someone tall and loud. ;)
3. Keep reminding the happy couple about the shots you definitely need. Don't let them get away without getting some shots of the rings, etc. that need to be staged.
4. Blend in. Make yourself an invisible part of the day and shoot TONS of shots. Whatever they're doing, especially before and after the ceremony, shoot it.
5. If you get a wacky idea for a cute or interesting shot of the wedding party, just ask. Don't be shy, and don't think they will think you're weird for wanting to get a shot of the bride and her attendants sitting at the hotel bar with cigars in their hands. Who knows, it might be one of their favorite shots (and memories) of the day.
My limited wedding galleries are located here. You've already got more equipment than I do so just have fun and do what you already know how to do. :) |
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