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06/11/2005 02:40:31 PM · #1 |
I have two questions. First, I have seen many wedding photos of a bride sitting outside on a lawn, a staircase, etc, where it is evident that there is a likelihood of the gown getting dirty. Are these photos usually taken after the ceremony? (Time consuming!) How is this done before the ceremony without getting the gown dirty? I would think that most of these ARE done prior to the ceremony?
I suppose it would be best to discuss this with the bride and groom. If they plan to see each other before the ceremony, it's easier on the photographer and saves time in getting to the reception? Just some thoughts and I'd appreciate your insights on that.
Second question....I have an ND4 filter and I'm still not sure of it's usefullness. Because I have the 717, I believe this filter can be used to extend the range of my fstop and shutter speed in more intense lighting? For instance, allowing a wider aperture (sp?) in a bright lighting situation? How about a very gray, overcast day? Is it of any help then in reducing the contrast between a white-out sort of sky and the rest of the shot? What are some typical situations for using this filter?
Thanks so much for taking the time to consider these for me!
Judy |
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06/11/2005 02:52:47 PM · #2 |
I think most of those are taken after the ceremony, but before the reception.
Remember, traditionally the bride is "in hiding" until "the walk ..."
Message edited by author 2005-06-11 14:53:19. |
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06/11/2005 02:54:33 PM · #3 |
| I've never been to a wedding where the photos were taken before. |
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06/11/2005 02:55:41 PM · #4 |
We do bridal portraits or a couple's love photo shoot weeks before the ceremony. We also do the couple's formal portraits at the wedding AFTER all the family/bridal party shots, so it's pretty much after wedding, before reception. Most "GREAT" bride shots are done other than at the wedding. It's too hectic to keep posing the bride. You can, but it gets much. Shots like on the beach in the sand - usually not wedding day.
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06/11/2005 02:56:29 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by TechnoShroom:
I've never been to a wedding where the photos were taken before. |
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We're doing 3 or 4 this year where we're doing formals like 3 hours before the wedding. The couple doesn't care about "not seeing each other" as much nowadays and it sure relieves a LOT of stress on shooting after the wedding when everyone wants to get hammered.
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06/11/2005 02:57:36 PM · #6 |
I have several friends whose bridal portraits (in the gown) were taken prior to the wedding...like weeks prior. In each instance, if the gown was soiled, it was taken to the cleaners before the big day.
I think the traditional "hiding" is a bit outdated...in this area, anyway, and no one I knew held to it strictly...except maybe for the groom not seeing the bride in it until "the walk."
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06/11/2005 02:58:37 PM · #7 |
It does seem like I've been to more weddings recently where many photos were taken before the ceremony. Only those photos with both the bride and groom in the shot were taken after.
Things like the bride with her parents, groom with his parents, all the bridesmaids with brides...etc. They do a full bride session and then a groom session so they don't see each other. Then after the ceremony, there's a lot less to worry about. I guess this it not common elsewhere? |
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06/12/2005 12:06:00 PM · #8 |
| How about the ND filter question? Any feedback on that one? |
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06/12/2005 02:18:53 PM · #9 |
of course the ability to widen the aperture is great to creating a lot of bokah, but the ND can also be great for capturing movement in bright light. You also can eliminate people when taking street or building/architecture shots if you leave the shutter open long enough. I've seen some great shots of temples in the day when there were alot of tourists about and the photographers "got rid" of them using that technique with the ND filter.
check these links:
//www.singh-ray.com/varind.html
//www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00CBZc
or google for more info
Message edited by author 2005-06-12 14:22:22. |
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