Candid Wedding Photography - good sites for ideas?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

09/22/2005 04:13:27 PM · #1

A friend has asked me to take some candid photographs of her wedding this weekend and I'd love some recommendations of websites containing inspirational non-formal wedding photography that I can browse through tonight.

I've left it a bit late as I'm probably only online another couple of hours and we're off to the wedding tomorrow but would appreciate any links/ suggestions anyone may have.

THANKS

brownt

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

09/22/2005 04:23:16 PM · #2

agwright and I have recently shot a wedding for one of our friends, they were looking for candid shots too.

One of the best ones ( I think...) was that we got everyone with kilts on to stand in a line. The bride jumped up onto their arms and she lay across them. All of the uys had great big smiles and the bride will always remember the fun she had doing that.

I got a link on DPC ages ago with a list of shots to take at a wedding, this may be of some use too : clicky

Maybe some shots to get :

bride and groom kissing, holding hands, peoples faces (especially close family to the happy couple), any kids there enjoying themselves, the cake, low down shot of the main table.

I used a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens and a Canon-550ex flash to get some good DOF shots during the dancing, if you have them definately take them along.

Message edited by author 2005-09-22 16:23:32.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/22/2005 04:28:16 PM · #3

She's not keen on ANY shots which require people to be asked to do stuff, even fun stuff, so unless I can sneak a couple in, I'll probably not be able to do anything like that one with everyone in a line and the bride on their arms... sounds fun though.

Thanks for the ideas on shots.

I am already keen to capture details as well as people - close up on dress details, cake, table layouts, shoes, ring, hand holding, etc.

Any more links and ideas very welcome!

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

09/22/2005 04:44:29 PM · #4

Alexsaberi (DPC User) and I are shooting our first wedding this weekend, fully reportage/candid style. Incredibly nervous but very excited at the same time, wish us luck!!

09/22/2005 04:45:16 PM · #5

Luck!
Any sites you've been browsing for inspiration?

TerryGee

Canon EOS-30D

09/22/2005 05:50:23 PM · #6

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these are just a few I found in my favorites as i browse through different wedding photographers sites to get ideas.
Don't know if it will help you.

Actually the 2nd one is the studio I just got in to....gonna be a shooter for them :)

Message edited by author 2005-09-22 17:55:41.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/22/2005 05:51:33 PM · #7

Thanks, will check them out!

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

09/22/2005 08:29:17 PM · #8

Originally posted by Kavey:

Luck!
Any sites you've been browsing for inspiration?

This one looks good.

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/22/2005 08:34:34 PM · #9

Originally posted by Kavey:

Luck!
Any sites you've been browsing for inspiration?

And check out the competition ics on this site.. Awesome!

Wow

fixedintime

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

09/22/2005 09:04:15 PM · #10

When I played photographer at my sister in laws wedding many years ago I got my best shots by paying attention to those in the wedding party who were standing around waiting as the real photographer was getting his photos.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

09/23/2005 06:11:05 AM · #11

There is NO real photographer - this really is a very informal wedding and they absolutely don't want any formal stuff at all...

:D

BlackDot

Canon EOS-20D

09/23/2005 06:16:59 AM · #12

Hippies