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 10/28/2007 12:39:21 PM · #1
One thing that I really regret about how I got into the Wedding Photography business, is that I simply jumped in feet first without really having any idea what I was doing. Sure, I learned a lot along the way. But it was tough slugging it out and, even now, I still feel I have a lot to learn.

But one of the FUNNEST ways to learn, I think, is to play Second Shooter with an experienced photographer. I wish I had done this years ago.

These are some sample pictures from Friday's wedding where *I* got to play second shooter. :-)

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10/28/2007 12:58:46 PM · #2
Well done Terry! All wonderful shots.... they will be so pleased :)

Message edited by author 2007-10-28 14:23:04.
 10/28/2007 02:20:04 PM · #3
I LOVE LOVE LOVE second shooting! I get to mess around as much as I want and don't have to process a thing I don't want to! :0P

Don't you feel way more creative freedom when you're not so worried about getting the shot each time? Last time I did it I went all manual and I didn't do great but I think I'm getting the hang of it!

Looks like you got some great shots David!!! :0D
 10/28/2007 02:22:31 PM · #4
So, David... this first shooter must be damn good...LOL
 10/28/2007 02:32:55 PM · #5
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
So, David... this first shooter must be damn good...LOL


Well... I help make her look good! lol (don't tell her I said that) Actually, I LOVE shooting with her. She is *so* full of energy and fun to work with.


10/28/2007 02:36:04 PM · #6
my lips are sealed. Great photos, once again.
 10/28/2007 02:37:15 PM · #7
Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo:
I LOVE LOVE LOVE second shooting! I get to mess around as much as I want and don't have to process a thing I don't want to! :0P


That's for sure. I don't come home from the wedding with HOURS upon hours of work to do. All of the fun, without all of the back end drudgery. :-)

Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo:
Don't you feel way more creative freedom when you're not so worried about getting the shot each time?


Yes, since I know she is getting "the" shot, I feel free to play with something different. A different angle, a different focus, a different composition. I wish I could do that when I'm the main photographer... sometimes I have time. Most times I don't.

Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo:
Looks like you got some great shots David!!! :0D


Thanks. :-)
 10/28/2007 02:49:17 PM · #8
i really like studying your photos, there is a lot to learn in them... the way you crop is interesting... the poses creative... and you do get the right exposure which is something I really take note of. Thank you.
 10/28/2007 02:51:56 PM · #9
I want to be a second shooter on a wedding one day. Must be real fun. I was going to pick out one of my faves and give you a comment but they are al excellent shots.
 10/28/2007 04:55:21 PM · #10
Thanks for sharing. These are amazing as usual. I love your creativity in your photos.
 10/29/2007 01:44:58 AM · #11
Originally posted by Saker:
i really like studying your photos, there is a lot to learn in them... the way you crop is interesting... the poses creative... and you do get the right exposure which is something I really take note of. Thank you.


Most of my crops are straight out of the camera that way. Many of these are shot really tight. I have some others, especially group shots and such, which I like but just didn't feel like sharing.

Thanks for your comments! :-)

10/29/2007 02:21:46 AM · #12
What a lucky couple!
 10/29/2007 08:50:00 AM · #13
Wow! Having you as second shooter would be like Bill Gates assisting the help desk! Great work as usual David, thanks for sharing.
 10/29/2007 11:32:36 PM · #14
Originally posted by Telehubbie:
Wow! Having you as second shooter would be like Bill Gates assisting the help desk! Great work as usual David, thanks for sharing.


Somehow ... I think playing second shooter sounds like a lot more FUN than working the help desk!!! (been there, done that!)

Thanks! :-)

10/30/2007 12:33:18 PM · #15
I don't often see wedding photos I like. But I'll have to say those are just stunning. You have a gift for capturing the deep feelings. Beautiful work Terry!
 10/31/2007 02:01:03 AM · #16
One question, were you behind the grassy knoll?
 10/31/2007 02:02:27 AM · #17
Originally posted by mobster:
One question, were you behind the grassy knoll?


HA! :-)
 10/31/2007 02:19:09 AM · #18
Originally posted by mobster:
One question, were you behind the grassy knoll?


Eh? I don't get it....
 10/31/2007 02:28:51 AM · #19
Originally posted by dwterry:
Originally posted by mobster:
One question, were you behind the grassy knoll?


Eh? I don't get it....


JFK... grassy knoll.. second shooter...conspiracy?
 10/31/2007 02:39:39 AM · #20
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by dwterry:
Originally posted by mobster:
One question, were you behind the grassy knoll?


Eh? I don't get it....


JFK... grassy knoll.. second shooter...conspiracy?

I got it and thought it was funny coming from mobster.

David - I also appreciate your posts, your images and sharing your tips! I don't think I'll ever be a wedding photog or maybe not any photog, but I still learn alot and am inspired in many ways by what you bring to DPC. Thanks!
 10/31/2007 07:37:57 AM · #21
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
JFK... grassy knoll.. second shooter...conspiracy?


Ummm... (sheepish look), yeah ... I remember now! :-)

10/31/2007 07:41:27 AM · #22
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
David - I also appreciate your posts, your images and sharing your tips! I don't think I'll ever be a wedding photog or maybe not any photog, but I still learn alot and am inspired in many ways by what you bring to DPC. Thanks!


Thanks Art... I've learned a lot from the DPC community and I really enjoy sharing. Comments like yours make it all worthwhile.

10/31/2007 08:16:31 AM · #23
nice work! nothing like having the pressure taken off you as the lead photog to open up creatively :-) i played second shooter at my brother's wedding, at least for the time leading up to the ceremony (i was best man, tough to do both jobs)

10/31/2007 08:42:30 AM · #24
all nice shots---could i ask what lens you were useing?
 10/31/2007 10:03:35 AM · #25
Originally posted by rider:
all nice shots---could i ask what lens you were useing?


Almost always the Canon 70-200 2.8L IS. I switched to a super wide (Tamron 17-35) a few times for effect.

When I'm the main photographer, I use the Canon 24-70 2.8L a LOT more. I usually have it on the Canon 5D and the 70-200 on the Mark III and shoot both cameras (carrying two bodies keeps me from having to change lenses).

But since I was playing second shooter I only rarely changed lenses and only a few times used the 24-70 when I was shooting the "group photos" (backing up the main photographer in case anything went wrong).


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