This question reminds me of the story about the lady who called tech support trying to find out why her computer wouldn't start up. finally, after alot of questioning, the tech guy ask if the computer was plugged in. The lady stated she couldn't see the plugin because the power had been off for some time. The tech guy then ask her if she still had the box that the computer come in? She said, "yes." He then told her, "you need to pack it up and return it because you are to stupid to own a computer." The tech guy lost his job over his comment. This story somewhat applies to you, only I will be more gentle with my comment. Sir; Right now, you lack the skills to operate a D5100 and it sounds like many other cameras. Why not put the camera back in it's box and take the time to learn how a camera and lens work.

Someone else was asking about backdrops a week or so ago, you must of missed it. Anyway, you can buy black seamless backdrop paper that is 107 inches wide and 12 yards long. Many photography stores may stock some, other wise look for it online. This paper usually comes in a box that you can store it in. If you are careful, it will last for many years. another way to protect it is to store it in a light weight pvc pipe with a cap on the ends. If you feel creative, then get some fast dry spray paint and make your own backdrops. Be sure to hang the paper if you decide to spray it. This also allows you to stand back and assess your work. Mistake are easy to repair. Spray light enough that the paint doesn't run. I have some smaller 54 inch backdrops that were sprayed over twenty years old.

Here's a idea for you. check out photographicbackdrop.com for rolls of backdrop paper. They come in 26", 53"and 107" width by 12 yards, and in many colors. Cameras stores often carry this paper. Then go to a hardware store and get some FAST DRY spray paint, and get creative. I have about seven base colors that I use for portrait work. Some rolls have more than one background on them. Sometimes this paper comes in a box that you can store it in. Otherwise you can make a storage tube out of light weight pvc pipe. If you decide to try this, I would suggest that you hang the paper when you spray it. Mistakes are easy to fix. Some of my backgrounds were painted over twenty years ago and still look great today.

I've been ask to do this type of portrait several time and used a homemade light diffusion panel. they are easy to make or you can find examples of them online, and also notice they cost to much. The one that I use is made with 3/4 inch schedule 40 pvc pipe and framed into a rectangle that is 3x5 feet. The fabric I use is white nylon that I found at a fabric store, it produces a soft balanced light that is 1/2 stop less than a undiffused reading. Each corner of the fabric has a elastic strip sewn to it. I loop these over the edges of the frame; this keeps the frame from coming apart and keeps the fabric pulled tight. Everything comes apart for easy transport. You will need some help to use this diffuser.

It would depend on what camera you are using and how large of a file you would receive with JPEG at its highest settings. With my Cameras, I would use JPEG for most of the shots. But for shots of the bride and groom only, or others shots that I think the family may want a large print; I would switch to Raw. Back in the days of film, I was a wedding photographer and often did two wedding on the same day. I also had a color darkroom and did custom printing. Most of the print requests were 8x10 or smaller. There were times when the family would request a large print; usually one of the bride. That was no problem for me because I had shot the wedding with a medium format camera. However, many of the shots could of been done on 35mm and printed just fine. Also consider shooting for large images that require less cropping.

This is where a handheld light meter comes in handy. By using the incident light dome you could get a more accurate reading of the light inside the church and set the exposure accordingly. By going full auto exposure for these type of shots, the in camera meter will not give you the correct exposure. If you use the on camera flash it to will also be inaccurate, because it receives some of it's setting info from the light meter that tells the flash how much light is needed. Auto flash setting are also decided by how far away the subject is. The reason the meter is having a problem is due to the subjects you are shooting, one dressed in dark the other in white. The meter doesn't know what to do and you get a bad reading. The incident light meter isn't fooled by the light reflecting off the clothing or other things in the area. I would bet that the first photos you took were more accurate than the ones up close. Because the meter had a larger balanced reflective area to work with. Even if your son had on a light colored suit, the exposure could be off, once the your subjects were up close. The brightness of the clothing could fool the meter to under expose the shot. For times like these you need a good handheld meter that also does flash metering. If you decide to try a handheld meter, realize that you will need to do some testing to discover how the meter reading and camera settings can work with one another.

Maybe, I need to change the wording on my last post to say, "shoot in Raw and keep the ISO low to avoid noise."

It all start in the camera. Max out the pixels, make the desired image as large as possible, therefore less cropping.

Jenny gave you the best answer to your question.

Give us a better idea of what you plan to do in this darkroom. Then those of us that have darkroom knowledge could share our ideas with you.

I think your best bet and cheapest way to go is by finding a good used photo scanner that also does film, and learn how to use it. I use a ten year old Epson Photo 2450, it does a great job. My suggestion is to go on online and look for one that has photo in the name. Then look for reviews for the scanner. Reviews for older scanners are still out there. Once you decide on one, go to the makers website and see if they have a updated driver for your computer's operating system. I use my scanner with Windows XP and recently learn that Epson doesn't have a updated driver for use with Windows 7, but there is a after market one that you can try before you buy it. When I finished this post I went out to Ebay to see what they has for scanners. Right now there's a new Epson Photo scanner for seventy bucks. I know that scanner used to sell for over three hundred fifty bucks. Its a upgrade of the one that I use.

What I've noticed with this site is someone will ask a question and everyone will add their thoughts on the subject. That's all fine , but when dealing with a legal matter you would be better off going to the internet and do your own research. The internet has the information there, you just need to find it. Try this; Google PAPA International, click on About Aerial Photography and go to copyright law. I'll bet your answer will be there.
I didn't read through all the pages, maybe someone else said the same thing.

I've been receiving daily e-mails from this site for about a month now. I find many of the topic interesting with lots of good answers. I've also been directed to other sites that I was unaware of. I'm a longtime photographer that started in the early seventies with 35mm cameras. I later decided that 6x7 would become my film size and moved in that direction. With cameras and a custom built darkroom geared to handle the 6x7 format. By trial and error and doing everything myself,except retouching negatives. Over time I become very good at shooting, developing and printing. Today, all of my film based equipment is put away. every few months I'll pull out my big camera with the four lens, and work their leaf shutters to keep them working properly. Now my medium is digital. I have several nonpro cameras, a 5mp and a Nikon 10mp with two lens. I also have a Epson photo printer that cost around a hundred dollars and a top of the line in its day Epson scanner. I can make beautiful 8x10 with my 5mp camera from jpeg files. I think the fellow who started this topic, needs to take the time to learn the digital medium. As for myself that would be understanding your camera. buy a good program like Photoshop Elements and a good photo printer. and learn how to combine all these elements. The great thing about digital photography is you get to see your image right away and that alone will help you become a better photographer.