Second shooter: I have been invited to be a second shooter for a wedding. I have a nifty 50 and 18-55. Not sure what the number one shooter has. It is outside at a campground informal.

Chefneil

I have been invited to be a second shooter for a wedding. I have a nifty 50 and 18-55. Not sure what the number one shooter has. It is outside at a campground informal.
Any suggestions are great! I aka first timer for any wedding photography

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

This question always raises a lot of negative answers but don't let them deter you. You'll be OK with those lenses - you just won't be able to get distance shots. Ask the 1st shooter for directions on the shots you should be focussing on, then concentrate on fulfilling your list. After that, look for good candid shot opportunities.

Chefneil wrote:

I have been invited to be a second shooter for a wedding. I have a nifty 50 and 18-55. Not sure what the number one shooter has. It is outside at a campground informal.
Any suggestions are great! I aka first timer for any wedding photography

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Second fiddle with no partition.

Yikes!

(this post is dedicated to cat person).

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DebAnn wrote:

This question always raises a lot of negative answers but don't let them deter you. You'll be OK with those lenses - you just won't be able to get distance shots. Ask the 1st shooter for directions on the shots you should be focussing on, then concentrate on fulfilling your list. After that, look for good candid shot opportunities.

What a great opportunity! I was 2nd. shooter for a wedding when film was in with my Canon AE-1. My brother being 1st. shooter.
I never saw my shots, but they ordered some of mine also.
I agree with DebAnn. Then go and get some fun shots that #1 isn't!!
Have a great time!! :)

sorry DebAnn---this was for Chefneil. Guess they will see it anyway

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Chefneil wrote:

I have been invited to be a second shooter for a wedding. I have a nifty 50 and 18-55. Not sure what the number one shooter has. It is outside at a campground informal.
Any suggestions are great! I aka first timer for any wedding photography

Follow the 1st shooters lead.

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

Chefneil wrote:

I have been invited to be a second shooter for a wedding. I have a nifty 50 and 18-55. Not sure what the number one shooter has. It is outside at a campground informal.
Any suggestions are great! I aka first timer for any wedding photography

Since your the second shooter it might be a good idea to check with the primary shooter to see what he/she wants you to use.

Chefneil

Thanks all, your advise will be heeded. My #1 is as clueless as me. So this will be an interesting session.

Guess I'll wear dark clothes and try to be as unobtrusive as possible.

Gonna be an fun few minutes!

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Chefneil wrote:

Thanks all, your advise will be heeded. My #1 is as clueless as me. So this will be an interesting session.

Guess I'll wear dark clothes and try to be as unobtrusive as possible.

Gonna be an fun few minutes!

Just make sure your shots are better than those taken by the cell phones!! :lol:
SS

Chefneil

True that!

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

Nothing wrong with what you will be shooting with. Have fun, relax and mingle with the crowd. You never know when that perfect photo will take place!

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Chefneil wrote:

Thanks all, your advise will be heeded. My #1 is as clueless as me. So this will be an interesting session.

Guess I'll wear dark clothes and try to be as unobtrusive as possible.

Gonna be an fun few minutes!

You will do great!!

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Chefneil wrote:

Thanks all, your advise will be heeded. My #1 is as clueless as me. So this will be an interesting session.

Guess I'll wear dark clothes and try to be as unobtrusive as possible.

Gonna be an fun few minutes!

oops first fiddler has no partition either???

I can hear the chorus later on... Better call that a pass and let the maestro sink by himself.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Since it is outdoors and I assume will only take place if it isn't raining just use the 18-55. You really need to use something longer so you don't have to shove the camera in their faces.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I would rely on the first photographer and follow his directions.

al davis Loc: chesterfield virginia

Chefneil wrote:

I have been invited to be a second shooter for a wedding. I have a nifty 50 and 18-55. Not sure what the number one shooter has. It is outside at a campground informal.
Any suggestions are great! I aka first timer for any wedding photography

Here's my two cents. This may I did my first professional wedding. After many years of being a second shooter with some wedding photographers here in Richmond. I have Seen formal and informal coming from experience the informal can be just as challenging as the formal. I do not know the client or their expectations but never do a wedding with out an itinerary from the photographer. With it being outside with what you have you will be fine. Always expect the unexpected planning is the key. I could go on but the thread would be pages long. If you would like more information you can pm me.