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06/04/2010 11:13:48 PM · #26

Originally posted by kawesttex:

Originally posted by PGerst:
Carrie,

Do notice what I meant about the details in the dress versus the tux. This exemplifies it perfectly.

Yup, she has alot of time to take your lessons. I just gave a quick grab to give her some basic settings that will get her started, are you just giving advice on what to avoid or specific shots with settings.

Hijack over!

Hope what I provided will give you a starting point for the lighting conditions you have to deal with.
Good Luck!!

Thank you! Im worried ive bitten off more then I can chew... Im just trying to help someone out... but its a good oppurtunity to get my feet wet!

06/04/2010 11:16:19 PM · #27

You can see the folds of the dress, the pretty twirly things on the top. In other words, its not a white mess. You can't easily see the textures of the tux. As I said, no one will care about the tux as much as the dress. He rents that. :)

Originally posted by JustCaree:

To me the dress doesnt show the detail... is that what im supposed to be seeing?>

06/04/2010 11:17:58 PM · #28

Not at all! Just take all these little things in mind. You'll be surprised how much you'll remember when shooting. In fact, I'm sure you'll be surprised at what you accomplished just by simply remembering key points.

You don't need to perfect the advice here. Just be aware. That, more than anything makes a difference.

ETA: Remember the post you had about a children's birthday party? A whole bunch of us offered advice. You nailed the photos!

A wedding is no different. Don't treat it as something stressful. Have fun with it. They are.

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Thank you! Im worried ive bitten off more then I can chew... Im just trying to help someone out... but its a good oppurtunity to get my feet wet!

Message edited by author 2010-06-04 23:23:57.

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

06/04/2010 11:25:38 PM · #29

Its always nice to have a second shooter at a wedding or reception. At my wedding we put a disposable camera or two at each table at the "reception". Suddenly you have lots of shooters. Most will be trash, but you will get plenty of usable stuff. Its cheap, low effort and fun for all.

06/04/2010 11:29:02 PM · #30

Originally posted by BrennanOB:

I have several point and shoot digital cameras, I was thinking of bringing those and encourging others to use them. Since this is a friend I could trust the crowd with that. Do you think I should?? Each one has 2GB memory... who knows what might turn out?

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

06/04/2010 11:31:47 PM · #31

1 Charge all the batteries.
2 Don't forget to take all of them tomorrow.
3 Outside, if it is bright, use on camera flash if that's all you have, at -.5 or -1 for fill. If it's overcast, set the flash at -1 or 1.5 EV to get some fill without it looking obvious.
4 The only time the ND would be useful would be if you are in bright daylight and want to blur the background by using wide aperture.
5 Check to make sure that white balance is not set to some odd thing like "florescent".
6 Don't get bogged down in thinking about the camera. Use your experience, and intuition and enjoy shooting pics. She will be very happy to get the memories, even if they don't actually turn out perfect.
7 Since you are "the" photographer, you may want to have them recreate a couple of the main scenes so that you can bracket exposures and shoot some different angles, for a "just in case". Discuss this before the ceremony, so that they will know that you want to do it for them and how it will benefit them.
You don't have to tell them later which are the actual ceremony and the recreated ones, unless you want to or they ask. This will also allow you to shoot the recreated scene from several angles if you can get them to give you the little bit of time it takes to do it.
Good luck, and we look fwd to seeing some of the great results.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

06/04/2010 11:37:42 PM · #32

Whats everyones thought on tri-pods should I bring it?? or no?? I think will it will make it easier for the posed shots... and mine is a quick release so I can grab and go if needed. I think its a good idea but I dont recall one at my wedding.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

06/04/2010 11:38:23 PM · #33

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Doesn't hurt to have it available in case you need it.

06/04/2010 11:52:15 PM · #34

Yes. Bring it. You don't have an assistant, so your tripod will be your assistant. This way, you can put the tripod up, go back and forth to the same frame setup.

The photographer at my sister's wedding had an assistant and still, she used a tripod. PLUS, if you get in a low light situation, you may need it.

Originally posted by JustCaree:

06/04/2010 11:53:33 PM · #35

Also, most clergy (if clergy are used) will approach the photographer with the rules. If they don't, make sure you seek them out. Introduce yourself to them and ask what the rules are.

ETA: Same goes for the reception. Will there be a DJ or band? If so, introduce yourself to them too. You and the DJ need to be in sync so you don't miss the important shot.

Message edited by author 2010-06-04 23:55:00.

06/04/2010 11:58:14 PM · #36

ok so bring the tri pod.

I can do this! breathe! I can do this! breathe! I can do this! breathe! LOL

06/04/2010 11:58:48 PM · #37

Originally posted by PGerst:

Rules??? there are rules?? oh great! ill prob break them and be thrown out lmao!!!!!!!

06/05/2010 12:06:48 AM · #38

Oh great, I'm going to get red tagged for freaking out a member! :)

Certain churches have rules. Most of the time, they don't allow flash photography or may have a special place for you to sit.

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Rules??? there are rules?? oh great! ill prob break them and be thrown out lmao!!!!!!!

06/05/2010 12:10:02 AM · #39

Originally posted by PGerst:

Oh great, I'm going to get red tagged for freaking out a member! :)

Certain churches have rules. Most of the time, they don't allow flash photography or may have a special place for you to sit.

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Rules??? there are rules?? oh great! ill prob break them and be thrown out lmao!!!!!!!

oh well thank goodness its not in a church then LOL. Its outdoors of a vacation home. so hopefully there wont be many rules.

06/05/2010 12:12:33 AM · #40

Just treat them the same way as you did the kid's party. Have fun.

Here is a real life example that should help.

Someone asked to take photos of their family. They didn't want to pay a pro and wanted an on-location shot. So, I did it.

So many things went wrong. The only time of day they could do it was horrible for the sunlight and angle, it was windy (we did it by the ocean), the youngest didn't want to cooperate.

Guess what? They liked them and are ordering prints. In fact, there was one photo I took of the eldest (anniversary couple) and simply had them sit next to each other and had them look out over the ocean. It turns out, they like that one the best because it reminded them of a photo they had from long ago.

Moral of the story is this. You are capturing their special day. The photo you dislike the most may be the one the couple looks at 20 years from now.

So don't fret, don't stress. Just shoot that camera as much as you can, enjoy it. At first, you may feel uncomfortable, but after a while, things will fit in nicely.

Originally posted by JustCaree:

ok so bring the tri pod.

I can do this! breathe! I can do this! breathe! I can do this! breathe! LOL

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/05/2010 12:14:51 AM · #41

Originally posted by PGerst:

Thanks for the encouragement. I appreciate it. very very very very much!

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

06/05/2010 12:16:50 AM · #42

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Originally posted by PGerst:
Oh great, I'm going to get red tagged for freaking out a member! :)

Certain churches have rules. Most of the time, they don't allow flash photography or may have a special place for you to sit.

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Rules??? there are rules?? oh great! ill prob break them and be thrown out lmao!!!!!!!

oh well thank goodness its not in a church then LOL. Its outdoors of a vacation home. so hopefully there wont be many rules.

Then check with the Bride/Groom or the either Mother to insure you do not offend them with the use of flash. I have found that even if they say "don't use flash", that is only referring to the photographer, because all the aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, etc., will use their P/S with the flash. AND you might even get blamed even if you don't use your flash.

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/05/2010 12:21:15 AM · #43

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Originally posted by PGerst:
Just treat them the same way as you did the kid's party. Have fun.

Here is a real life example that should help.

Someone asked to take photos of their family. They didn't want to pay a pro and wanted an on-location shot. So, I did it.

So many things went wrong. The only time of day they could do it was horrible for the sunlight and angle, it was windy (we did it by the ocean), the youngest didn't want to cooperate.

Guess what? They liked them and are ordering prints. In fact, there was one photo I took of the eldest (anniversary couple) and simply had them sit next to each other and had them look out over the ocean. It turns out, they like that one the best because it reminded them of a photo they had from long ago.

Moral of the story is this. You are capturing their special day. The photo you dislike the most may be the one the couple looks at 20 years from now.

So don't fret, don't stress. Just shoot that camera as much as you can, enjoy it. At first, you may feel uncomfortable, but after a while, things will fit in nicely.

Originally posted by JustCaree:
ok so bring the tri pod.

I can do this! breathe! I can do this! breathe! I can do this! breathe! LOL

Thanks for the encouragement. I appreciate it. very very very very much!

Dang good advice there! No reason for you to have a heart attack! Just shoot as much as you can and have a good time and I think you will find that you'll have a bunch of pictures you like, and they will like even more!

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

06/05/2010 12:31:39 AM · #44

ONe more question... if I shoot in RAW.... at the max size... how many shots per GB? Im trying to see if I have enough memory if I should go get another card.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

06/05/2010 12:41:07 AM · #45

The Raw files from the Rebel XT seem to average 7 to 7.5 Mb in size. You can fit somewhere in the vicinity of 1000 of them on an 8 Gig card.

My 50D, on the other hand, blows those files up to about 20 Mb apiece. I get about 380 of them on an 8 Gig card. Huge files!

Message edited by author 2010-06-05 00:42:07.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

06/05/2010 12:48:07 AM · #46

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Ok so I have 2 2GB cards... I should get another card before the wedding tomorrow. an 8GB should be good. Thanks.

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

06/05/2010 01:04:38 AM · #47

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Sucks doesn't it... I just got done shooting for the HDR challenge... 170+ Megs of RAW per final image...