Weddings
Jul 24, 2018 14:49:02 #
kellyduncan45
Loc: Savannah, NY
I am photographing my first wedding on August 18th 2018. Please offer any tips or ideas. Any help possible. I am getting very nervous. I have a Nikon D7500.
Jul 24, 2018 15:00:24 #
kellyduncan45 wrote:
I am photographing my first wedding on August 18th 2018. Please offer any tips or ideas. Any help possible. I am getting very nervous. I have a Nikon D7500.
Welcome to the forum!
Do you have specific questions?
Think how the event is going to happen and what is your part.
If you haven't found them yet, there are other sub forums (including a Wedding Section) you can subscribe to if interested.
Here is the link.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/all-section-list
Pat
Jul 24, 2018 15:06:08 #
kellyduncan45 wrote:
I am photographing my first wedding on August 18th 2018. Please offer any tips or ideas. Any help possible. I am getting very nervous. I have a Nikon D7500.
Some basic things to cover:
1 Backup camera, 2 bodies with lenses already ready is faster than lens changing.
2 Extra batteries, all charged. Memory cards ready. Strobes charged, ready.
3 Preset Camera ISO and other settings ahead of time.
4.Direct the subjects courteously when needed without intruding, and stay unanimous as needed.
5. Have an assistant or second "shooter" who is also an experienced photographer.
6. Know your location, know your location, pre plan, pre plan.
7. There are "standard" shots for weddings besides being creative. Make sure you get those.
8. etc.
Jul 24, 2018 15:17:08 #
My only tip is that learn about where the wedding takes place and do test shots before hand.
Jul 24, 2018 15:48:58 #
kellyduncan45 wrote:
I am photographing my first wedding on August 18th 2018. Please offer any tips or ideas. Any help possible. I am getting very nervous. I have a Nikon D7500.
Are you shooting this, your first wedding, without having ever served as a second shooter?
Jul 24, 2018 15:59:47 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Are you shooting this, your first wedding, without having ever served as a second shooter?
Sounds like it. I don't want to give snarky advice to the OP, but I feel the pain for the bride and groom already. From personal experience (my first wedding), none of the pictures were worth anything. The photographer did not filter to account for artificial lighting; every picture was orange. This is the sort of mistake that a rookie makes.
What needs to be considered:
Proper exposure
Proper lighting
Proper white balance
Scene selection
Multiple photos of important people (for bad expression, eyes closed, focus problems)
Backup equipment (everything)
For example, I was shooting a corporate event; it got crowded at the step & repeat, I got jostled and my camera fell to the floor. Lens mount broke, camera fine. Grabbed my backup lens (same FL and speed) and resumed shooting. So that lens is off for repair, but I've another big event coming up so I ordered a replacement lens (I could rent, but it's more convenient). So I will still have a backup.
Jul 24, 2018 16:55:20 #
I agree with this 100% especially the #3. I was a "second" for the first time a couple of months ago and I feel that my biggest problem was setting my camera from bright intense sunlight to darker barn and then to dressing room with harsh fluorescent light and then to covered outside patio. I wish I had taken more time to write down a little cheat sheet for myself after testing out all of the locations mentioned. Even the "primary" wished he had gone over and saved all of his settings more thoroughly. Of course we had all of the equipment mentioned and those other pointers - but #3 was something I didn't count on being so difficult. (of course I am no expert either ;)
AlohaJim wrote:
Some basic things to cover: br 1 Backup camera, 2 ... (show quote)
Jul 24, 2018 20:58:01 #
kellyduncan45 wrote:
Welcome to the forum.I am photographing my first wedding on August 18th 2018. Please offer any tips or ideas. Any help possible. I am getting very nervous. I have a Nikon D7500.
As a retired Wedding Photographer you need to do the following:
Meet with future B&G and make a list of Formal group images they want. Have them assign someone to round those people up for you.
Visit site (Church) and reception area. If church meet the Priest who will conduct the ceremony and find out his rules.
As far as equipment is concerned:
Back Up Camera
Back Up Flash
Spare batteries for camera
Spare batteries for flash
Lens Cleaner, Tissue and brush
Spare CD or SD cards.
You may want to consider a friend who is also a photographer to be in a different place than yourself as a second photographer.
Have fun.
Any questions PM me.Stan
Jul 24, 2018 23:02:55 #
https://www.marthastewartweddings.com/282950/wedding-photo-shot-list
Pre-Ceremony
The bride hanging out with her bridal party
The bride getting her hair and makeup done
The bride putting on her dress
Still lifes of the bride's dress, shoes, headpiece, jewelry, and bouquet
The bride pinning a boutonniere on her dad
The bride putting a corsage on her mom
The bridal party leaving for the ceremony
Ceremony
Interior and exterior shots of the venue
The bride and her dad arriving
The wedding party arriving
The guests arriving
The groom and his best man at the altar
The altar
The bridal party walking down the aisle
The bride and her dad walking down the aisle
The bride's mom walking down the aisle
The groom's mom and dad walking down the aisle
The bride's and groom's grandparents walking down the aisle
The groom's reaction to seeing the bride
The bride's dad giving her away
The person doing the readings
The bride and groom listening to the officiant
The unity candle lighting
The bride and groom during the vow exchange
The bride's and groom's parents watching from their seats
The officiant performing the ceremony
The musicians playing
The newlyweds exchanging a kiss
The moment right after the kiss
The bride and groom walking up the aisle as newlyweds
The bride and groom greeting the crowd
The crowd performing the exit toss
The bride and groom leaving for the reception
Reception
The interior and exterior of the reception space
A close-up of a place setting
The escort card table
The band or DJ
The cocktail hour (including eating, drinking, and chatting)
The bride and groom making their entrance
The bride and groom greeting guests
The cake table
The bride and groom's first dance
The bride dancing with her dad
The groom dancing with the bride's mom
The bride dancing with the groom's dad
The groom dancing with his mom
The guests dancing
The best man's toast
The other toasts
The cake cutting and the bride and groom feeding each other
The bride throwing her bouquet
The groom removing the bride's garter
The garter toss
The bride and groom leaving the reception
The bride and groom getting in the getaway car
A close up of the decorated getaway car
Portraits and Group Shots
The bride in her dress
The bride with her maid of honor
The bride with her bridesmaids and the flower girl
The groom with the best man
The groom with the groomsmen, ushers, and ring bearer
The bride with her family
The groom with his family
The bride and groom with the wedding party
The bride and groom with the bride's family
The bride and groom with the groom's family
The bride and groom with the bride's grandparents
The bride and groom with the groom's grandparents
The bride with the child attendants
The bride with her high school or college friends
The groom with his high school or college friends
Pre-Ceremony
The bride hanging out with her bridal party
The bride getting her hair and makeup done
The bride putting on her dress
Still lifes of the bride's dress, shoes, headpiece, jewelry, and bouquet
The bride pinning a boutonniere on her dad
The bride putting a corsage on her mom
The bridal party leaving for the ceremony
Ceremony
Interior and exterior shots of the venue
The bride and her dad arriving
The wedding party arriving
The guests arriving
The groom and his best man at the altar
The altar
The bridal party walking down the aisle
The bride and her dad walking down the aisle
The bride's mom walking down the aisle
The groom's mom and dad walking down the aisle
The bride's and groom's grandparents walking down the aisle
The groom's reaction to seeing the bride
The bride's dad giving her away
The person doing the readings
The bride and groom listening to the officiant
The unity candle lighting
The bride and groom during the vow exchange
The bride's and groom's parents watching from their seats
The officiant performing the ceremony
The musicians playing
The newlyweds exchanging a kiss
The moment right after the kiss
The bride and groom walking up the aisle as newlyweds
The bride and groom greeting the crowd
The crowd performing the exit toss
The bride and groom leaving for the reception
Reception
The interior and exterior of the reception space
A close-up of a place setting
The escort card table
The band or DJ
The cocktail hour (including eating, drinking, and chatting)
The bride and groom making their entrance
The bride and groom greeting guests
The cake table
The bride and groom's first dance
The bride dancing with her dad
The groom dancing with the bride's mom
The bride dancing with the groom's dad
The groom dancing with his mom
The guests dancing
The best man's toast
The other toasts
The cake cutting and the bride and groom feeding each other
The bride throwing her bouquet
The groom removing the bride's garter
The garter toss
The bride and groom leaving the reception
The bride and groom getting in the getaway car
A close up of the decorated getaway car
Portraits and Group Shots
The bride in her dress
The bride with her maid of honor
The bride with her bridesmaids and the flower girl
The groom with the best man
The groom with the groomsmen, ushers, and ring bearer
The bride with her family
The groom with his family
The bride and groom with the wedding party
The bride and groom with the bride's family
The bride and groom with the groom's family
The bride and groom with the bride's grandparents
The bride and groom with the groom's grandparents
The bride with the child attendants
The bride with her high school or college friends
The groom with his high school or college friends
Jul 24, 2018 23:04:11 #
Jul 24, 2018 23:28:50 #
kellyduncan45 wrote:
I am photographing my first wedding on August 18th 2018. Please offer any tips or ideas. Any help possible. I am getting very nervous. I have a Nikon D7500.
You will need at least two of everything - camera, lenses, speedlights, etc. Lots of batteries, memory cards, etc. Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability insurance. Optional but strongly recommended - second shooter/assistant, backdrop with support, reflectors, light modifiers.
If you are getting nervous, maybe you should consider handing this off to a pro on the condition that you are hired as an assistant. This way you can get a real up close and personal look at what goes into producing a wedding.
Jul 25, 2018 03:05:01 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
Vietnam Vet wrote:
Quite a list , but not in chronological order, which might be confusing to the newbie if he/she is trying to follow line by line.
Jul 25, 2018 06:26:43 #
Because you have been chosen by the bride and groom to photograph their wedding, I have to assume that you are a competent photographer. So, make sure all your equipment is in good condition and that you have a back-up camera and a variety of lenses. Also ensure you have a first class flash in case it's needed. Then get a list of the photos the B&G want and the people who need to be shot in groups, etc. Then visit the wedding venues and the surrounding location so you can decide on where you will pose people. If it's in a church, visit the minister to find out what you can and can't do during the ceremony. If you don't know how to achieve certain effects, do a lot of research now and practice, practice, practice.
kellyduncan45 wrote:
I am photographing my first wedding on August 18th 2018. Please offer any tips or ideas. Any help possible. I am getting very nervous. I have a Nikon D7500.
Jul 25, 2018 06:54:16 #
If you are doing the wedding as a favour to the couple make sure to lower their expectations beforehand. Just because you have a good camera and can take great pictures doesn't make you a competent wedding photographer.
I have been at the check writing end of two weddings in recent years. My experience was that everything associated with a wedding is rip-off EXCEPT for the photographer. A good wedding photographer works hard, brings a lot of skill and is worth every penny.
I have been at the check writing end of two weddings in recent years. My experience was that everything associated with a wedding is rip-off EXCEPT for the photographer. A good wedding photographer works hard, brings a lot of skill and is worth every penny.
Jul 25, 2018 07:01:29 #
kellyduncan45 wrote:
I am photographing my first wedding on August 18th 2018. Please offer any tips or ideas. Any help possible. I am getting very nervous. I have a Nikon D7500.
know the lighting conditions(outside, inside, sunny, shady, etc) ahead of time so you can plan what lens(es) or flash you will need. If dim conditions a lens that opens to 2.8. Good luck!
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