wedding photographs
Apr 25, 2019 14:45:01 #
If you have to ask that question...believe me, your not ready to shoot weddings.
Apr 25, 2019 14:45:54 #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
...NOTHING IS FOOLPROOF in wedding photography...
Nothing is foolproof. Period. Not just in wedding photography.
They are making more capable fools these days.
The best you can do is fool resistant.
Apr 25, 2019 14:50:54 #
watersedge wrote:
i have a canbn 60d
my daughter wants me to take the photos. what setting is full proof on the camera to get reasonable in focus and sharp photos
my daughter wants me to take the photos. what setting is full proof on the camera to get reasonable in focus and sharp photos
The advise to hire a PRO is absolutely correct. HOWEVER, check out the photographer carefully both on quality and reliability. Some of my relatives hired a PRO (?), paid the money up front, and received either nothing or not quality work. Fortunately, I attend some of these events and took "photos of opportunity". It was a good thing I did, because the families found mine better and my price was acceptable too. Just feed me something good at the reception! FWIW, I limit the number of images I give them to no more than 40.
There are a lot of want-to-be professional photographers out there. Weddings are not easy and experience is very important. Be prepared to pay a significant fee to those who are really professional wedding photographers. Also, beware of those that want you to pay it all up front. Thirds are fair IMHO.
DO NOT TRY THIS YOURSELF. Enjoy the day and be a part of the event!
Apr 25, 2019 15:45:33 #
I had a friend whose wife asked if I would come take pictures of their daughters wedding. I was assured that they had hired a professional photographer, so I agreed. Professional photographer never showed up and I ended up being the wedding photographer. Everything went well, Pictures were awesome. gave them pictures of DVD . Also made them a snapfish book.. Longest most stressful day of my adult life. Will never do it again. friend payed me well. Still would never do it again.
Apr 25, 2019 16:15:34 #
When my daughter got married i was not allowed to even bring a camera...it would have taken me away from the festivities...glad they made that rule...
Apr 25, 2019 16:43:22 #
charlienow wrote:
When my daughter got married i was not allowed to even bring a camera...it would have taken me away from the festivities...glad they made that rule...
Just curious who really made that rule? I thought the father of the bride who is generally paid for all the expense should have some right?
Apr 25, 2019 16:55:03 #
My wife we paid a pro. and there were a couple other cameras there so we werent lacking in photos of the event...but i guess we can toss them all because the divorce will be final may 10
Apr 25, 2019 16:58:07 #
charlienow wrote:
My wife we paid a pro. and there were a couple other cameras there so we werent lacking in photos of the event...but i guess we can toss them all because the divorce will be final may 10
You reminded me of the wedding of the sister of one of my wife's friend. The got divorced before the photographer deliver any pictures.
I often wonder is the marriage or the pictures more important? And thus so I never discourage people from taking pictures of their friends or relatives wedding but the only thing that make me to recommend otherwise was the OP question of "fool proof settings". With that question I feel the OP isn't ready for any kind of photography.
Apr 25, 2019 17:26:29 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
watersedge wrote:
i have a canbn 60d
my daughter wants me to take the photos. what setting is full proof on the camera to get reasonable in focus and sharp photos
my daughter wants me to take the photos. what setting is full proof on the camera to get reasonable in focus and sharp photos
Who will photograph you bringing your daughter down the isle? Who will photograph you giving the bride away? Who will photograph the wedding ceremony you are supposed to be watching next to your wife and family? Who will photograph the receiving line you are supposed to be in? Who will photograph the bride dancing with her father? Who will photograph the family shots that you are supposed to be in? WHO???????
Are you seriously considering working during YOUR DAUGHTERS most important day since she was born? Seriously?
Apr 25, 2019 17:34:34 #
BebuLamar wrote:
...I often wonder is the marriage or the pictures more important? ...
I took photos as the primary for 2 friends at low budget weddings. Back in the film days. Took about 30 shots each. I was a raw amateur and the photos probably showed it.
The marriages lasted more than 50 years.
I was also the primary photographer at 2 second weddings: my sister and myself. Point & shoot for my sister. Tripod and self timer for myself. No album, but a web page.
Apr 25, 2019 17:34:39 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
BebuLamar wrote:
Just curious who really made that rule? I thought the father of the bride who is generally paid for all the expense should have some right?
When I photographed weddings my contract included a clause that I would be the exclusive photographer and all other photographers would be excluded from all FORMAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH SESSIONS.
The reason for this was simple, as I took my standard formal wedding photo's on the alter after the wedding I did not want flashes going off causing the bride and others having their eyes closed when I took my shots.
Photograph's were allowed at most other times, it did not bother me, unless someone was being obnoxious. Then I would go to the bride and have her talk to the offensive person. That only happened once during 35 years of professional wedding photography.
Apr 25, 2019 17:52:17 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
I took photos as the primary for 2 friends at low budget weddings. Back in the film days. Took about 30 shots each. I was a raw amateur and the photos probably showed it.
The marriages lasted more than 50 years.
I was also the primary photographer at 2 second weddings: my sister and myself. Point & shoot for my sister. Tripod and self timer for myself. No album, but a web page.
The marriages lasted more than 50 years.
I was also the primary photographer at 2 second weddings: my sister and myself. Point & shoot for my sister. Tripod and self timer for myself. No album, but a web page.
I was the only photographer at my friends wedding in 79 (and I only bought my own camera in 77) and they still happily married and the groom had been a professional wedding photographer for about 40 years until he retired recently. They liked my pictures fine although they are not professionally done.
Apr 25, 2019 17:53:09 #
johnblenko
Loc: Pittsburgh
watersedge wrote:
i have a canbn 60d
my daughter wants me to take the photos. what setting is full proof on the camera to get reasonable in focus and sharp photos
my daughter wants me to take the photos. what setting is full proof on the camera to get reasonable in focus and sharp photos
This is your daughter’s wedding, one of the most important days of her and yours life. Even if you were a professional photographer I would tell you to leave the photos to someone else. You need to be physically present as her father and share in her joy. For example, when a wedding toast is made by someone you will want to rapidly look back and forth between the toaster and your daughter to catch their expressions. You can’t do this behind a camera.
Congratulations to all of you on the joyous occasion.
John
Apr 25, 2019 18:22:57 #
After 25 years in the wedding photography business, DON" T even go THERE !!!! I have seen
TOO MANY people who did not get even a semi pro, so disappointed with POOR or MISSED pictures from one of their most important days of their lives. Hire one and you go enjoy the day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TOO MANY people who did not get even a semi pro, so disappointed with POOR or MISSED pictures from one of their most important days of their lives. Hire one and you go enjoy the day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 25, 2019 18:43:21 #
watersedge wrote:
i have a canbn 60d
my daughter wants me to take the photos. what setting is full proof on the camera to get reasonable in focus and sharp photos
my daughter wants me to take the photos. what setting is full proof on the camera to get reasonable in focus and sharp photos
Do your daughter a favor and pay for a pro as a wedding gift. Then enjoy the big day.. You have no idea what you are getting into. The pro's make it look easy that's because they have experience.
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