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07/22/2005 10:09:22 PM · #1
I am shooting my first wedding outside for a friend of mine (I know I should avoid it but it is experience and I need it). Anyway it is a 3pm and the sun light is harsh at that time. I am using a 18-55mm lens and possibly the 80-200 lens as well.

My question is this: Shouls I use a polarizer filter to enhance the colors, bring it down a stop to avoid blown highlights? Any additional advice I should know before shooting the wedding? I have a list of photos assembled and I have scouted out the locations. Thanks in advance.
07/22/2005 10:28:53 PM · #2
Anybody?
07/22/2005 10:33:09 PM · #3
I think that weddings are so tricky because you've got a white dress, and a black tux... You don't want to overexpose the dress completely, it needs some detail. I think a polarizer would be helpful. If you're the only one shooting the wedding... you might want to have a backup camera.

I know some of the people here do weddings... where are they?
07/22/2005 10:35:23 PM · #4
Well if you want my input (i'm exhausted so excuse spelling/grammar)...

I'd bring a polarizer along, but if you could get your hands on a diffuser, you may find that very handy. They make handheld diffusers, as well as ones that you can mount on boomstands that will be useful in the harsh sunlight. Alternatively you should try to shoot your shots under trees or in even lighting.

I would also try to bring along a remote shutter release so that you don't have to spend all of your time behind the viewfinder which may make it more enjoyable for those on the other side of the lens. (this means a sturdy tripod is another good idea)....

Just my thoughts... now off to bed :)

Lee
07/22/2005 10:48:37 PM · #5
Thanks. I am bringing a spare camera. I will also get there early and take shots with or without a polarizer. As for a diffuser, I think I would be too distracting and I do not want the attention to be on me. Thanks again!

Also I am shooting in Raw so I believe that I should be able to fix most issues with that in PP.
07/22/2005 10:52:42 PM · #6
The polarizer is a pain in the keister, you have to adjust it when you should be shooting, or it's just a neutral-density filter and costs you shutter speed. There won't be much effect on fabric from the polarizer. As suggested earlier, spend your energy thinking of ways to diffuse the light.

Robt.
07/22/2005 10:58:00 PM · #7
Thanks Robert.

I have some shady spots picked out for the formal shots. Its just that the main ceremony is in the sun with no shade. So I am just trying to figure out all my options.
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