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Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

08/11/2004 10:01:56 PM · #1

Hay everyone im going to a friends wedding on the weekend and id like to get some shots off is there any info around on setup lighting tips and trix.

Thankd in advance.

08/11/2004 10:08:18 PM · #2

just for fun??

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

08/11/2004 10:11:25 PM · #3

ya but its my first wedding so id like some pics for my portfolio.

08/11/2004 10:12:19 PM · #4

During the reception, use a wide angle lens and lay on the ground while people dance over you!...or not ;)

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

08/11/2004 10:13:17 PM · #5

never done it but I'd imagine you'd mostly want to use your fastest lenses as lighting might not be great. Especially if it's indoors.

08/11/2004 10:15:21 PM · #6

I have shot quite a few, and it seems that the best shots are fun and spontaneous. I have an assitant, so we cover twice as much, but just have fun and it will show in your pics if you are technically sound with your camera. I find different angles every time I shoot one. What lenses and flash do ya have for your rbel?

08/11/2004 10:15:43 PM · #7

Originally posted by grigrigirl:

During the reception, use a wide angle lens and lay on the ground while people dance over you!...or not ;)

Not too many guys could get away with that.

CD- use an external flash and point it at the ceiling when possible, use a fast lens and no flash/higher ISO when it's not possible. You've already got composition and style covered. ;-)

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

08/11/2004 10:16:18 PM · #8

my fastest lens is a nikon 80-200mm 2.8 but is 80 tomuch or should i use my 50mm 1.8

08/11/2004 10:18:31 PM · #9

Use the 50. You'll need even wider for group shots.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

08/11/2004 10:20:13 PM · #10

i have a 28-105 but its a 4.6

08/11/2004 10:21:34 PM · #11

I agreee!! I just saw some of your samples and they are nice. I have basically 2 lenses....24-70 2.8, and 70-200 2.8. They work well for different situations. Shoot close ups of hands and feet and bridal vails if she has one. hand holding close ups work well. I wish ya the best...I have done about 100 and I still get stressed out, but I am the primary photographer. I have had some luck so far, and I always learn something new!

08/11/2004 10:25:20 PM · #12

ive learned that shooting in the dark can be hard focusing with these automatic cameras and lots of action happening all around. Make sure that little auto illumination option is on...or else...you could miss grandma with her red boa doing the soul train. :)

08/11/2004 10:29:21 PM · #13

Great tip girl! And a cute pic! I have some hilarious outtakes that I need to find and display! After retouching a wedding though....I really never want to see them again! Too much photoshop time!

08/11/2004 10:32:50 PM · #14

thats why im acting so goofy today. Ive done nothing but process weddings for 7 days straight! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feels like solitary confinement...but the money is good...sigh

08/11/2004 10:38:19 PM · #15

WOW me too!!!! This is my release! But, like you said, they pay well!

08/11/2004 10:41:57 PM · #16

Pay? I've been PS-processing 800+ wedding pics I took for my sister-in-law. You mean I could get paid for this?

08/11/2004 10:43:51 PM · #17

oh...you'll LEARN!! Im so sick of weddings. Todays nude was quite a treat. :)

08/11/2004 10:44:41 PM · #18

You had better get something! People think that the computer time doesnt add up to anything????? Till they sit and re-touch pics for 8 hours! Tell them to try it!

08/11/2004 10:44:49 PM · #19

Anything with whipped cream and cherries is a treat.

08/11/2004 10:46:21 PM · #20

AHAHAHAHAHA... 8 hours! [shaking my head]

Try eight days. I'm a stickler for detail.

08/11/2004 10:47:17 PM · #21

you only process for 8 hours each wedding? I must be working too hard! I think I must be making a dollar an hour after its all done...blah.

They really are a lot of work.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

08/11/2004 10:50:15 PM · #22

Originally posted by grigrigirl:

oh...you'll LEARN!! Im so sick of weddings. Todays nude was quite a treat. :)

How do you find people to do nudes .. do you paythem?

08/11/2004 10:50:23 PM · #23

I am too...but I have learned to be more selective in what pics I spend time on. You deserve a carribbean getaway for that one?????

08/11/2004 10:52:34 PM · #24

Sweet talk and a Big camera! Hehehe! Most girls like to feel sexy! Thats all ya need! No porn pics, but most ladies respond well to artistic nudes or "I need a model for this shoot I have, Ya interested?"