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 04/29/2005 08:58:06 AM · #1
What mettering would you use for a wedding. Spot, Average, Center?

What would be the best lens to use for a wedding? 50mm 1.8, 1.4?
70-200mm, 16-35 ??

Any poses you can discribe??

04/29/2005 09:01:55 AM · #2
I did a wedding a couple of week ago and used 24-70 if you have it if not I would use a combo between 16-35 and 50 do you have a backup camera
 04/29/2005 09:15:52 AM · #3
Yes I have a back up camera(s) the 20d, 300d and a film camera. All Canon. I will rent anything I need.

What about the metering??
 04/29/2005 09:27:23 AM · #4
I used center , and I would bring both cameras and use both lenses , or rent a 24-70 2.8 L that will do it . make sure you bring plenty of cards I have 3 one gb cards and shot everything in raw , also bring your laptop and download if you run short
 04/29/2005 09:32:00 AM · #5

this is from a communion I did on saturday , I used a 24-70 lens
 04/29/2005 09:41:42 AM · #6
Thats funny... I have a wedding tomorrow and a communion on Sunday
04/29/2005 09:46:27 AM · #7
Whats better the 28-70 or the 24-70 or the 16-35?
 04/29/2005 09:55:30 AM · #8
Originally posted by Corwyn:
Whats better the 28-70 or the 24-70 or the 16-35?


for weddings the 28-135 IS on fullframe or the new EF-S 17-85 on 300D/20D is the perfect lens.

my photography teacher wich specializes in wedding photography just ordered the 20D and EF-S 17-85. she usuallly takes wedding photos on her Hassleblad medium format and her Canon EOS 1V and 28-105 lens, now she's going digital and this was the combo she thougt would be best.
 04/29/2005 10:48:44 AM · #9
16-35 or 24-70 seem to be the preferred lenses - fast and wide. the 50 1.8 or 1.4 is also nice for dtail shots (flowers, rings, etc)
a good flash (quantum, metz 54, canon 580, 550, sigma 500 - in that order)
a flash bracket
3G of memory cards
a back up body/lens/flash
lots of batteries
until yu have it memorized, a shot list
if you are unsure, shoot raw for everything. if you are fairly sure, then use raw for the formals and other church shots. (difficult WB issues and these are the shots most likely to be blown up big)

metering...spot is my preference, but canon's lack that. i use weighted center in the cretive modes, but in auto it chooses and does fine.

The fast lenses are mainly for the church if you cannot use flash and for their shallow DOF.

If you have to shoot from the back of the church, then a longer lens can be handy.
 04/29/2005 10:58:07 AM · #10
Manual 99% of the time.

Message edited by author 2005-04-29 11:10:54.
 04/29/2005 11:01:19 AM · #11
What do you mean by a shot list?

Do you have an example??
04/29/2005 11:06:03 AM · #12
Originally posted by Corwyn:
What do you mean by a shot list?

Do you have an example??


I have one on my website. It covers nearly everything, alot if it is not really nec.
Heres a link: Wedding Checklist - Eric Limón Photography

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Message edited by author 2005-04-29 11:10:47.
 04/29/2005 11:06:40 AM · #13
Originally posted by Corwyn:
What do you mean by a shot list?

Do you have an example??


Something like this....
No doubt there are many wedding moments you won't want to miss. The best way to ensure your photographer captures the right moments for all posterity is to provide a suggested shot list. Of course, the style and number of these images will all depend on the photographer you've chosen and how long you've hired that pro for, but a shot list of photos you'd love to have is a great way to cover your bases. Since you should count on at least five minutes per shot, it's unrealistic to expect all the photos below, but pick and choose those shots that mean most to you.

GETTING READY
· Bride's clothes hanging on the wardrobe, on the bedpost, or over a chair
· Bridesmaids doing bride's hair and makeup
· Bride and bridesmaids getting dressed, applying makeup
· Mom helping bride with one last detail, such as veil
· Full-length shot of bride in gown checking herself out in mirror
· Detail of clothing, shoes, garter, something borrowed, something blue
· Touching shot of bride with parent/s and/or stepparent/s
· Touching shot of bride with sibling/s
· Bride hugging honor attendant
· Bride with bridesmaids
· Bride with all the women
· Groom getting ready with Dad and pals (tying the tie is a classic)
· Touching shot of groom with parent/s and/or stepparent/s
· Touching shot of groom with sibling/s
· Groom with his arm affectionately around best man
· Groom with all the groomsmen
· Groomsmen putting on boutonnieres or bowties
· Intimate shots of bride and groom chatting with/crying with/hugging parents and siblings preceremony
· Dad whispering last-minute advice to groom
· Groom ready to go
· Bride ready to go
· Bride and groom separately making their way to the ceremony (in a limo backseat, hailing a cab, walking down the street/hall/stairs)

THE CEREMONY
· Guests streaming into the site
· Ushers escorting guests to their seats
· Ushers escorting moms to their seats (Christian wedding)
· Close-up of groom's adorably nervous mug waiting for his other half
· Bridesmaids and groomsmen walking down the aisle
· Flower girl and/or ring bearer entering
· Honor attendant walking down the aisle
· Grandparents walking down the aisle (Jewish wedding)
· Wedding party waiting at the altar
· Groom walking down the aisle
· Bride and Dad/escort/parents (Jewish wedding) walking down the aisle
· Close-up of bride just before she makes her entrance
· Bride and groom at the altar
· Altar or canopy from the back during ceremony
· Wide shot of audience during ceremony, from bride and groom's point of view
· Faces of bride and groom as they exchange vows
· Close-up of bride's and groom's hands as they exchange rings
· The kiss
· Bride and groom proceeding up the aisle, guests' smiling faces at their sides
· Bride and groom outside ceremony site
· Congrats shots: bride and groom hugging, laughing, and crying with good friends and family
· Bride and groom leaving ceremony site
· Bride and groom in limo backseat

BEFORE THE RECEPTION (during cocktail hour)
Note: You can also take these before the ceremony.
· Bride and groom together
· Bride with her happy, proud parents and/or stepparents
· Bride with her entire immediate family
· Groom with his happy, proud parents and/or stepparents
· Groom with his entire immediate family
· Bride and groom with all parents
· Bride and groom with immediate family members from both sides
· Bride and groom with groomsmen
· Bride and groom with bridesmaids
· Bride and groom with whole wedding party

THE RECEPTION
· Shot from outside reception site (to set the tone)
· Reception details such as place cards, guest book, centerpieces, decorations, table settings, favors table, and champagne glasses
· Bride and groom arriving (make it dramatic -- their faces through the dark limo windows, the two lovebirds atop a staircase or pushing through a curtain)
· Receiving line moments
· Bride and groom at head table
· Parents' table
· Guests' tables
· Close-up of friends and family making toasts
· Bride and groom sipping champagne
· Bride's and groom's parents whispering to each other during dinner
· Bride and groom chatting up the guests
· Bride and groom's first dance (maybe with a slow shutter speed so the movement blurs the image a little)
· Parents dancing
· Bride and Dad dancing
· Groom and Mom dancing
· Wedding party dancing
· Grandparents dancing
· Kids playing or dancing
· Musicians or DJ doing their thing
· Guests going nuts on the dance floor (again, slow shutter speed could be effective)
· Bride laughing with bridesmaids
· Cake table
· Bride and groom cutting the cake
· Bride and groom feeding each other cake
· Dessert table
· Bouquet toss (perhaps a vertical shot from in front of the bride)
· Tossing and catching of the garter
· Bride and groom leaving, waving from getaway car's backseat
· Rear of car departing

04/29/2005 11:10:49 AM · #14
And i don't see the altar returns on there (the formal shots, at the altar, taken of hte wedding party et al after the ceremony).

Do the preacher first - then he can leave.
do the parents next, so they can go to the reception and babysit the guests.
You can now take some time to get the rest of everybody. take several shots in case people are blinking, etc. USE A TRIPOD. that way you can swap heads(of the people in the pics) to get one good pic.
An assistant is of great help here!

also it is common to take some shots in a park or other exterior on the trip from the church to the reception. You MUST visit this locale at the same time of day, on a sunny day, to know where hte light is and isnt', where is shade, etc.

04/29/2005 11:12:20 AM · #15
Wow...

Thanks a ton you guys. This just made my day a ton more relaxed. Gone from stress level 1000 to stress level 900.

Message edited by author 2005-04-29 11:12:59.
 04/29/2005 11:14:55 AM · #16
The crappiest thing about this whole thing is it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.

Any advice??
 04/29/2005 11:21:03 AM · #17
Originally posted by Corwyn:
The crappiest thing about this whole thing is it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.

Any advice??


My adice as follows:
1. don't get married.
2. don't go.
3. If you HAVE to go then send your brother or someone else in your place.
4. don't get married.
5. its not polite to jingle your keys and say to the groom "last chance"
6. don't fart cuz it WILL echo in the church. (yes it was me)
7. don't get dunk.
8. don't pick up the girl wearing the white gown
9. don't take money from the collection plate cuz its not yours.
10 DON'T GET MARRIED.
 04/29/2005 11:48:51 AM · #18
Originally posted by Corwyn:
Wow...

Thanks a ton you guys. This just made my day a ton more relaxed. Gone from stress level 1000 to stress level 900.


I am preparing to become a wedding photographer, so i have been studying up. I don't have a wedding to shoot until teh end of august, but an experienced photog (did it for 11 years) described it this way...

"You know that feeling you get 100 miles into a trip, that you lef tthe stove on or forgot to bring something? Imagine having that feeling from when the wedding starts until you get the proofs back from the lab".

And not to add to the stress, but don't screw it up. There is no way you can convince them to hold the wedding again for you to take pics.

And just to show you what CAN be done, see storybyphoto.com
 04/29/2005 11:51:20 AM · #19
Originally posted by Corwyn:
The crappiest thing about this whole thing is it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.

Any advice??


protect teh camera from the rain - perhaps a large ziplock bag, cheap shower hats, saranwrap.

FLASH! If the light isn't there you gotta bring your own.

try for some reflections in puddles, a few umbrella shots - i saw one once with an unbrella open and sitting outside the church all by itself.

The weather may suck, but it is still the most imporatant day of the bride's life (she's been dreaming of this day for 10-15 years ya know!)
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