What exactly are you trying to say here Tom? Markus -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom C Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 12:01 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Asked to do a wedding.
I didn't realize so many people here were preachers. Tom C. >From: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <pdml@pdml.net> >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <pdml@pdml.net> >Subject: Re: Asked to do a wedding. >Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:32:10 -0800 > >I suppose I better chime in here, since I actively do weddings. > >First thing you need to determine is if they are really looking for a >cheap pro or just someone to take some nice shots for them. If it is >the latter, then their expectations should be low and you would >probably be safe to move ahead with it. > >As for shooting as a pro, there are several general areas to cover. >First is equipment. Their is no real set type of equipment that is >necessary, BUT you must be very comfortable with it and not having any >learning curves. Nothing new to you should be used, as you could be >surprised. You should also have backup equipment in case any part of >your primary equipment fails. You need at least two bodies and a >similar range of lenses for each. If you are using lighting equipment >you need to flashguns and duplicate cords sets for each. You should >consider light modifiers (diffusers, softeners, etc) to reduce any >hotspot problems. You should have a bracket for the flash if you are >shooting flash. This accomplishes two things - gets rid of redeye and >keeps the shadows down and away from the subjects. > >Second is ability to deal with adverse conditions - You will likely be >faced with very poor lighting some or most of the time. Most wedding >ceremonies are performed near noon, with harsh, bright lighting >abundant or performed in a very dim church. If it is in a church you >need to check with the Pastor to find out what kind of restrictions >there are - some will not allow any flash, some will not allow you to >move around much, etc. In those cases, a second or third shooter >placed strategically can get some of the money shots you may not be >able to do by yourself. Anyway, you need to be prepared for less than >ideal conditions concerning lighting and locations. > >Third is the ability to deal with people. You will be faced with >trying to control and pose lots of people. You need to feel >comfortable directing them and gathering them up. You also should >show some creativity in your groupings and poses. Even if you think >you are just going to shoot things are they are, without posing, you >will need to do some of this. You will also have to be very fast as >the timing of things happening at the wedding are always very tight. >One place they can cut back on is the photographers allotted time. > >I'd recommend you look at lots of wedding portfolios or complete books >to get some ideas so that you will not be totally in the dark. You >should also meet with the bride and groom to determine what they are >really looking for and what their expectations are. > >Anyway, lots to think about. If you want to discuss some more, I'd be >happy to. > >-- >Bruce > > >Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 1:20:11 AM, you wrote: > >JaKM> I have been asked whether I'd be interested in >JaKM> photographing the wedding of >JaKM> the brother of an acquaintance. > >JaKM> Now, I'm a very keen amateur and have been really into photography >for about >JaKM> 15 months. I'm really thrilled to have been asked (the request was >based on >JaKM> my work in my online gallery), but also more than a little hesitant >to >JaKM> commit to doing it. The wedding isn't until October, so there's lots >of >JaKM> time to prepare. > >JaKM> I've never been responsible for taking photos for any important >event, I >JaKM> just take them for myself. I know the technical side and use the >K10D's >JaKM> various manual functions, etc and I know I'm a reasonably good >photographer. >JaKM> I'm not sure that I'm good enough to do a wedding though, it's more >than a >JaKM> little scary. > >JaKM> I know there are people with pro experience on here, so I'm looking >for >JaKM> advice, tips, etc. > >JaKM> I reckon if I do it, I'll want another flash (360 to go with my 540), >a fast >JaKM> normal range zoom, lots of SD cards, etc. What else should I be >thinking >JaKM> about? I will have plenty of time to prepare and the venue is here >in >JaKM> Canberra, so i can scout it out and try shooting my family there, >etc. > >JaKM> Should I back myself, trust my skills and jump in? It could lead to >a >JaKM> lucrative sideline and would certainly boost my >JaKM> experience and confidence if >JaKM> successful. It would also be a real sense of >JaKM> accomplishment if I did a good >JaKM> job. What pitfalls are there? > >JaKM> I don't even know what I should charge. I reckon I'd have to spend a >bit on >JaKM> gear to be ready, but I can't factor that into my fee. > >JaKM> Any and all tips, tricks and advice would be greatly appreciated! > >JaKM> Thanks > >JaKM> James > > > > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
