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06/05/2010 02:05:01 AM · #51

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Originally posted by coryboehne:

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

yeah spending money to help a friend always sucks... especially when funds are low... but ill just do a month renewal here so that i have the extra to spend there... and then hopefully in july i can do the full year LOL robbing peter to pay paul...

Ha.. That sucks too, no doubt! But, the extra space will be useful if you do decide to shoot RAW..

yeah turns out that if i buy one face to face i pay 3xs what i would pay if I buy online... so yeah that aint happening... guess ill just have to shoot raw for the important stuff and shoot jpeg for the rest. **wish me luck** being broke sucks!!! damn insurance companies!

06/05/2010 02:05:24 AM · #52

Originally posted by Citadel:

Just had a quick read of this before heading to bed. Good luck tomorrow Carrie. I'm sure you'll do fine. Its also very kind of you to fill in last minute like this. I'm looking forward to hearing how it turns out.

Thanks! I just couldnt imaging a bride with no photographer.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/05/2010 01:11:29 PM · #53

Ok so I woke up this morning and realized I didnt have a good starting point for my ISO and my aperture --

PGerst

Canon EOS-20D

06/05/2010 01:27:36 PM · #54

What do you mean?

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/05/2010 01:42:18 PM · #55

what should i set my apeture and iso too to start out with (i know how to adjust but I dont know where to start at)

PGerst

Canon EOS-20D

06/05/2010 01:56:47 PM · #56

Anything that works.

Keep these points in mind:

1) Set to the lowest ISO possible, for lowest noise. Outside = ISO 100 to start, inside = ISO 400.

1) Use aperture to set the mood: isolation, story-telling, etc. If you are not sure, set it to f/6.3 or f/8

2) Use the shutter speed to get the right amount of light. Remember that the lowest speed you can go to avoid camera shake is 1 / focal length. But you also need 1/100 absolute minimum to perfectly stop people from moving. You may go lower, depends on how far away you are, focal length, etc. Kids, set to 1/250 or faster.

3) If the shutter speed is too slow, bump up the ISO.

4) Experiment. Take a few test shots, adjust accordingly. Every situation is a little different. Don't be afraid to try a few things.

brightspark567

Nikon D60

Nikon MF Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 AI

06/05/2010 02:03:04 PM · #57

have a quick look here if you have time, good checklist there and loads of tips that may help you, wouldnt spend too long on there because it was an information overload when I went through it and may not be helpful in that respect! //www.all-things-photography.com/wedding-photography-tips.html

Yo_Spiff

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

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

06/05/2010 02:10:22 PM · #58

I use aperture priority mode (AV). In normal conditions and good light, I try to keep my aperture around f7.1 and keep an eye on shutter speed. (In this case I'd probably try to maintain a lower aperture to help blur the background) I like to keep it above 1/100. If it drops lower, I get more careful with holding the camera steady. I'll raise the ISO or open up the aperture more to maintain that shutter speed. In midday light you shouldn't have a problem.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

06/05/2010 02:13:02 PM · #59

Ok Thanks guys! My nerves have gotten the best of me and I am second guessing everything!! Who knew helping a friend could be so nerve racking!! Im off! See you in a few hours hopefully with a some killer shots to show off!! Thanks for the help! I appreciate it!!

*hugs*

Yo_Spiff

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

06/05/2010 02:21:06 PM · #60

Go get 'em!

PGerst

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/05/2010 08:53:41 PM · #61

How did it go?

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/05/2010 10:01:47 PM · #62

just got in - havent even loaded the photos yet... im whippped! Whose ever idea it is to get married in June at 4 in 90 degree weather outside--- should be shot!

Message edited by author 2010-06-05 22:02:16.

Citadel

Nikon D7500

06/05/2010 10:11:18 PM · #63

Originally posted by JustCaree:

just got in - havent even loaded the photos yet... im whippped! Whose ever idea it is to get married in June at 4 in 90 degree weather outside--- should be shot!

they were...you just used a camera though. :)

06/06/2010 12:36:44 AM · #64

Originally posted by Citadel:

Originally posted by JustCaree:
just got in - havent even loaded the photos yet... im whippped! Whose ever idea it is to get married in June at 4 in 90 degree weather outside--- should be shot!

they were...you just used a camera though. :)

hahaha I meant with a bullet!