HELP Wedding photography
Apr 7, 2016 21:31:47 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Geofw wrote:
I have read many time on here about people being a... (show quote)
You're likely to get better advice if you ask this in the Wedding Photography forum:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-118-1.html
Apr 7, 2016 22:04:21 #
The bride that hired the couple should contact and confirm with the photographer...not you. After they have done this (preferably well in advance of the wedding), just politely introduce yourself and try and stay out of their way.
Apr 7, 2016 22:13:58 #
PaulR01 wrote:
Take your 50 and 70-200 and leave everything else ... (show quote)
Interesting advice. Might be useful for a full frame camera, but the 7D is a crop sensor, so the 50 and 70-200 are too much on the telephoto side.
Bring the 10-24, 18-55, and 50mm
Buy a 35mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8
Apr 7, 2016 22:28:29 #
RWR wrote:
You're likely to get better advice if you ask this in the Wedding Photography forum:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-118-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-118-1.html
No way, there is no better advice than mine!
Apr 7, 2016 23:19:11 #
Geofw wrote:
I have read many time on here about people being a... (show quote)
I went to a wedding once where the wedding party and immediate family were given inexpensive point and shoot cameras to take pics, turned out some great photos.
Apr 7, 2016 23:49:35 #
Geofw wrote:
I have read many time on here about people being a... (show quote)
Just say NO!
Start running and don't stop!
If all else fails, contact the pro, see if he/she will allow you to work as a second shooter - so that the two of you are on the same page. If the pro says no, then you have your excuse to back out.
I normally say it's better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission, but in this case the opposite may be better for everyone . . .
Apr 8, 2016 00:10:01 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Capture48 wrote:
No way, there is no better advice than mine!
:lol: That was the best advice I had to offer!
Apr 8, 2016 00:46:33 #
isokc
Loc: Tacoma, WA
jcboy3 wrote:
Interesting advice. Might be useful for a full frame camera, but the 7D is a crop sensor, so the 50 and 70-200 are too much on the telephoto side.
Bring the 10-24, 18-55, and 50mm
Buy a 35mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8
Bring the 10-24, 18-55, and 50mm
Buy a 35mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8
I was thinking the same thing. You may find yourself in the smaller spaces taking pictures. I picture a small back room with people getting ready, hanging out, or?????
Apr 8, 2016 05:36:26 #
Geofw wrote:
I have read many time on here about people being a... (show quote)
You are what's known among wedding photographers as "Uncle Bob"
Run away fast, put the camera away...then run back and enjoy the wedding.
Happiness will be the result.
Apr 8, 2016 06:02:06 #
a 24-70 2.8 would be a good lens for you.i did a complete wedding for a friend ,i used that lens 95% of the time,
Apr 8, 2016 06:22:58 #
Geofw wrote:
...There will be a professional photographer for the formal photographs, with me clicking away in the back ground.
I plan to introduce myself to the photographer and explain what I have been asked to do and hope he/she does not mind.
I plan to introduce myself to the photographer and explain what I have been asked to do and hope he/she does not mind.
I think I would ask the friends to make that initial contact with the other photographer since they would have made the arrangements with him/her. In my mind, they should be the ones to explain to the photographer what they have asked you to do.
Good luck with it!
Apr 8, 2016 06:57:31 #
Geofw wrote:
I have read many time on here about people being a... (show quote)
Yup, 70-200 and 50. A 24-70 would have been nice. Tell the bride to tell the photographer. Her requirements at the wedding are gold. Coming from you they might ignore your need. Good luck. Will be a good experience. But there is no experience like being the prime photographer.
Apr 8, 2016 07:02:07 #
I wonder why they volunteered you? Do they not trust the professional? Scary. However, they did and now what to do. I would get with the pro as soon as possible. They may be very glad to have a second shooter they do not have to pay and it may work out very well. Follow their lead, let them tell you what to shoot and where. It should be fine. If you just show up the day of wedding and introduce yourself, the pro could just walk off. Depends on their contract. some do not allow another shooter at all.
Apr 8, 2016 08:05:15 #
My recommendation for what they asked: if the photographer is taking photographs of something, you are not taking photographs. Your purvey is anything and everything the photographer is not shooting.
Apr 8, 2016 08:27:18 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
I have been in exactly the same position! In a nut shell, unless you feel completely happy with this, I would, as I did, respectfully decline, outlining that you are a nature photographer, and there is a vast difference.
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