shooting a wedding on friday!!!nerrvous&reckless

08/27/2007 03:43:11 PM · #1

I just feel like I'm missing something. arragned where and when and all that jazz. have a list for all the groups of people for the formals. its an outdoor wedding and I almost feel I'm not good enough to do it
But I know that I can.
What would you say are the key shots to get? starting from getting ready and im going until the cake cutting at the reception

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/27/2007 03:48:07 PM · #2

Don't miss the first kiss and you'll be ok :-) Fire off as many frames as you can then.

Did you print the list from my tutorial? Bring along a friend to help you keep track of what you have gotten.

Nullix

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

08/27/2007 03:54:35 PM · #3

Check list 1
Check list 2
Check list 3
Check list 4
Check list 5

Hopefully, you'll have good weather. This is what happens if you don't.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

08/27/2007 03:56:22 PM · #4

:)

Message edited by author 2007-08-27 18:17:29.

Nowaytotell

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical DG for Canon

08/27/2007 04:01:06 PM · #5

good luck you are with out a doubt good enough!

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/27/2007 04:04:49 PM · #6

Don't worry. It's only your life on the line. :)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

08/27/2007 04:10:26 PM · #7

Originally posted by Mick:

Don't worry. It's only your life on the line. :)

LOL

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

08/27/2007 04:13:11 PM · #8

and career and reputation.

:)

You'll be fine. Read the links given, look at some online ports and have fun. If you are relaxed, and having fun, they are more likely to be as well.

If possible, scout at the site the day or two before at the same time the wedding will be. That will give you a general idea of the light situation, and may spark some ideas for creative shots.

08/27/2007 04:18:15 PM · #9

Originally posted by karmat:

and career and reputation.

:)

And our reputations and careers...

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/27/2007 04:28:23 PM · #10

Originally posted by karmat:

Ive been to the place before around the same time of day. The lighting will be a little harsh but Ill do with what i can, the area is all greenery. if its light enough should i use my polarizer?

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

08/27/2007 04:32:58 PM · #11

breathe in... breathe out...

...ok now you're fogging up your lenses. :) Good luck - you'll do great.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/27/2007 05:13:07 PM · #12

hopeuflly ill do fine with just my 24-70 and 50mm and 430EX

wavelength

Nikon D300

08/27/2007 05:35:39 PM · #13

Originally posted by karmat:

be friendly Chris. ;)

08/27/2007 05:46:30 PM · #14

Originally posted by noisemaker:

hopeuflly ill do fine with just my 24-70 and 50mm and 430EX

Try to get hold of a fast telephoto, a 70-200 f2.8 is a must.. trust me, it is, it really is.

08/27/2007 05:48:32 PM · #15

Originally posted by Simms:

a 70-200 f2.8 is a must.. trust me, it is, it really is.

Really? Never used one myself ;-)

08/27/2007 05:54:05 PM · #16

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by Simms:
a 70-200 f2.8 is a must.. trust me, it is, it really is.

Really? Never used one myself ;-)

maybe you should ;)

08/27/2007 06:04:58 PM · #17

Originally posted by Simms:

Originally posted by noisemaker:
hopeuflly ill do fine with just my 24-70 and 50mm and 430EX

Try to get hold of a fast telephoto, a 70-200 f2.8 is a must.. trust me, it is, it really is.

How come? i guess it would depend on the situation. the place im shooting at is outdoors and its not really big its a standing venue for guests and the whole enclosure is no bigger than 30ft in diameter. I think my 24-70 wil be just fine for this

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

08/27/2007 06:10:26 PM · #18

Originally posted by noisemaker:

I think my 24-70 wil be just fine for this

It will be. 200mm is WAY too long IMO, makes the shots feel impersonal.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

08/27/2007 06:18:33 PM · #19

with a venue that small, you could actually take very personal pictures -- nose hairs, ear boogers, all kinds of neat stuff. :)

08/27/2007 06:28:54 PM · #20

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by noisemaker:
I think my 24-70 wil be just fine for this

It will be. 200mm is WAY too long IMO, makes the shots feel impersonal.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that....VERY impersonal.

No moments captured here then? (all with 70-200 f2.8)

and not forgetting these I took at a pre-wedding shoot today.

Like I said, if you can get hold of a long fast lens, it will be of MASSIVE benefit, but wtf do I know anyway? ;-)

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08/27/2007 06:31:27 PM · #21

Originally posted by noisemaker:

Originally posted by Simms:

Originally posted by noisemaker:
hopeuflly ill do fine with just my 24-70 and 50mm and 430EX

Try to get hold of a fast telephoto, a 70-200 f2.8 is a must.. trust me, it is, it really is.

How come? i guess it would depend on the situation. the place im shooting at is outdoors and its not really big its a standing venue for guests and the whole enclosure is no bigger than 30ft in diameter. I think my 24-70 wil be just fine for this

Its not just for close ups, remember using a long fast lens really makes a subject standout from a background. Granted you `could` get a similar effect with a 50mm 1.8 or 24-70 f2.8, but you will need to be in their face.

Obviously this doesnt apply if you have an insanely fast lens, like a 1.2, or even a f1.0 (I used the 50mm 1.0 the other day, it is INSANELY fast)

Actually come to think of it, it does, 50mm can't compress the image in quite the same way as 200mm. fact.

85mm 1.8 can get some nice, impersonal images like these.

Message edited by author 2007-08-27 18:45:41.

Matthew

Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

08/27/2007 06:55:31 PM · #22

Originally posted by Simms:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by noisemaker:
I think my 24-70 wil be just fine for this

It will be. 200mm is WAY too long IMO, makes the shots feel impersonal.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that....VERY impersonal.

No moments captured here then? (all with 70-200 f2.8)

and not forgetting these I took at a pre-wedding shoot today.

Like I said, if you can get hold of a long fast lens, it will be of MASSIVE benefit, but wtf do I know anyway? ;-)

the 70-200 is also great for getting key shots like rings being exchanged, the kiss, and headshots of the couple without forcing yourself in front of the vicar...

It is probably my favourite lens for catching natural moments.

Message edited by author 2007-08-27 18:56:34.

08/27/2007 07:04:00 PM · #23

Originally posted by Matthew:

Originally posted by Simms:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by noisemaker:
I think my 24-70 wil be just fine for this

It will be. 200mm is WAY too long IMO, makes the shots feel impersonal.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that....VERY impersonal.

No moments captured here then? (all with 70-200 f2.8)

and not forgetting these I took at a pre-wedding shoot today.

Like I said, if you can get hold of a long fast lens, it will be of MASSIVE benefit, but wtf do I know anyway? ;-)

the 70-200 is also great for getting key shots like rings being exchanged, the kiss, and headshots of the couple without forcing yourself in front of the vicar...

It is probably my favourite lens for catching natural moments.

Completely agree, the 70-200 is on my camera for roughly 60% of the day when shooting a wedding.

08/27/2007 07:37:44 PM · #24

Nice shots, I can't say they aren't and wouldn't dream of saying they aren't.

Just not my style to shoot from 50 yards out :-) 85mm is quite enough for my style. Now, if I had a full frame 5D (which is not gonna happen for various reasons), I might reconsider.