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May 22, 2012 21:15:46   #
skidooman Loc: Minnesota
 
rpavich wrote:
skidooman wrote:

I know everyone means well when they post suggestions, but if you are looking for posing and lighting ideas, pictures speak louder than words. If you need help with figuring out your camera or flash,,,lot's of good knowledgeable people on this site.


I didn't mean to imply that there are no pros here...we've seen their work, we've seen their answers so I wouldn't name them by name, but I meant my remark in general...for every "pro" response, there are 5 others that are just "guesses-in-the-dark"....
quote=skidooman br I know everyone means well wh... (show quote)


Agreed.

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May 22, 2012 21:16:23   #
skidooman Loc: Minnesota
 
rpavich wrote:
pugfan wrote:


I just went on your website...your photos are beautiful. I have Nikons too, and I wish I could shoot Nikon like you do!


I just goes to show you with enough effort you can get decent quality even using a Nickonn!

:)


:) :) :)

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May 30, 2012 13:04:09   #
dragonariesphotography Loc: Oklahoma
 
yes i am helping out, it is her first wedding also so she asked me to be there and take photos also just in case she missed something
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Umm... I hope that when you say "helping out" it means you're not the main shooter. If that's the case it could be a great learning opportunity for you.


Weddings make me the most nervous, and I've been in the photography business for over 30 years.


BTW-That pop up flash can still cause redeye, even with the diffuser.

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May 30, 2012 13:08:50   #
dragonariesphotography Loc: Oklahoma
 
well she has asked me to help take pictures, it is her first wedding also and she is super nervous
skidooman wrote:
nikonshooter wrote:
CaptainC wrote:
Well, good luck.

I suggest you throw that silly diffuser away and buy a real flash and preferably a bracket to raise it well above the camera.

Go to the library and check out every book on wedding photography.

If you are so inclined, alternate studying the books with heavy doses of prayer. :-)


The Captain is "spot on" but prayer may not even work......try hiring a wedding photographer and follow him/her around.

A wedding is a worship service.......the photographer should be both "not seen and not heard" but yet you are expected to get "the shots". Depending on the Church and time of the wedding, ambient light may be ok with your cameras......but be prepared to shoot at high ISOs, 3200 and bring fast lens.

Don't shoot tight! Leave room for cropping.... Wide angle lens are unflattering for group shots.......get back and use the compression your longer lens offer. The list of advice can go on and on....but experience, esp working with a good wedding photographer would be invaluable. See if you can't shadow a wedding photog between now and your shoot. Do several if you can.

For the record,you don't have a flash......the pop up's on those cameras are as useless as tits on a male hog.
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Good advice.

As a "helper" what is the main photographer expecting from you,,and is he aware of your equipment limitations??

My helper is usually setting up, tearing down and hauling equipment (strobes, umbrellas, stands). Have you shared your ideas with the main photographer yet? At most, you should be taking a few candids, and remember to stay behind (out of the shots) for the main photographer.

I don't mean to sound cruel, but since it's your first wedding and you have been asked to help, your primary goals should be helping, observing and learning, not taking photos.
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May 30, 2012 14:58:05   #
skidooman Loc: Minnesota
 
dragonariesphotography wrote:
well she has asked me to help take pictures, it is her first wedding also and she is super nervous
skidooman wrote:
nikonshooter wrote:
CaptainC wrote:
Well, good luck.

I suggest you throw that silly diffuser away and buy a real flash and preferably a bracket to raise it well above the camera.

Go to the library and check out every book on wedding photography.

If you are so inclined, alternate studying the books with heavy doses of prayer. :-)


The Captain is "spot on" but prayer may not even work......try hiring a wedding photographer and follow him/her around.

A wedding is a worship service.......the photographer should be both "not seen and not heard" but yet you are expected to get "the shots". Depending on the Church and time of the wedding, ambient light may be ok with your cameras......but be prepared to shoot at high ISOs, 3200 and bring fast lens.

Don't shoot tight! Leave room for cropping.... Wide angle lens are unflattering for group shots.......get back and use the compression your longer lens offer. The list of advice can go on and on....but experience, esp working with a good wedding photographer would be invaluable. See if you can't shadow a wedding photog between now and your shoot. Do several if you can.

For the record,you don't have a flash......the pop up's on those cameras are as useless as tits on a male hog.
quote=CaptainC Well, good luck. br br I suggest ... (show quote)


Good advice.

As a "helper" what is the main photographer expecting from you,,and is he aware of your equipment limitations??

My helper is usually setting up, tearing down and hauling equipment (strobes, umbrellas, stands). Have you shared your ideas with the main photographer yet? At most, you should be taking a few candids, and remember to stay behind (out of the shots) for the main photographer.

I don't mean to sound cruel, but since it's your first wedding and you have been asked to help, your primary goals should be helping, observing and learning, not taking photos.
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well she has asked me to help take pictures, it is... (show quote)


Best of luck to you. I too was nervous doing my first wedding.

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Jun 23, 2012 19:54:56   #
dragonariesphotography Loc: Oklahoma
 
well i myself was not happy with some of the wedding shots bc the indoor situation and not having the external flash, however the bride and family were very happy with how they all turned out :) so i guess thats all that matters at this point, i am however looking into getting an external flash, but not a too expensive one since money is kind of tight right now, was thinking around 200 dollars any suggestions?

you can check out the photos here : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.444760968876006.105642.274945709190867&type=3

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Jun 23, 2012 20:05:41   #
skidooman Loc: Minnesota
 
dragonariesphotography wrote:
well i myself was not happy with some of the wedding shots bc the indoor situation and not having the external flash, however the bride and family were very happy with how they all turned out :) so i guess thats all that matters at this point, i am however looking into getting an external flash, but not a too expensive one since money is kind of tight right now, was thinking around 200 dollars any suggestions?

you can check out the photos here : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.444760968876006.105642.274945709190867&type=3
well i myself was not happy with some of the weddi... (show quote)


The clients are happy,,that's a good thing. The thing I'll say about a flash,,,save a little more and get a good speedlight. It can and will do so much more for you, I'm sure others will chime in about brands like Vivatar and Sunpak and such.

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