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Aug 30, 2018 09:05:43   #
Trynforpar Loc: The Villages, Florida
 
So I was chosen by my son to shoot his wedding. I am not an advanced photographer by any means and looking for some recommendations. I own a Sony RX10 IV and only use it occasionally as a hobby. For those familiar with this camera can you give me some idea of camera settings for this type of event. I’ll be taking both indoor and outdoor shots.

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Aug 30, 2018 09:32:25   #
pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY
 
Trynforpar wrote:
So I was chosen by my son to shoot his wedding. I am not an advanced photographer by any means and looking for some recommendations. I own a Sony RX10 IV and only use it occasionally as a hobby. For those familiar with this camera can you give me some idea of camera settings for this type of event. I’ll be taking both indoor and outdoor shots.


Damn fine bridge camera. Your only potential problem is if you need to really wide, wider than 24MM, you may have a issue. If you shoot the whole wedding party stacked them. I shoot with a friend with this camera and the outdoor pics and quality of camera/lens(Zeiss) is really good. Not sure how is does in dim light - depends on the indoor lighting. Plenty of reach and it you need more that 600mm you weren't invited to the wedding.

I don't suspect the camera will be an issue. This means the composition is all yours. Shooting out doors can be easy or difficult. Blessed with a cloudy day, great. All sun and/or sporadic trees casting shadows, very difficult. Finding angles to minimize awkward shading. Find the venue and case the place both inside and out.

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Aug 30, 2018 09:39:05   #
wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska
 
There is no way to give settings without being there to see what the light is. Use the settings that you use for shooting people now. If you need to take ceremony pictures with out a flash use aperture priority wide open. You may need to use a tripod for these. Be sure and check your whiter balance if you are shooting jpeg. With today's cameras you will get good exposures on "auto" so you need to work on setting poses. Lots of Wedding shots on the net. Study them and even practice couple and Bride shots before the wedding. Make everyone know that you are THE photographer and the will cooperate during picture taking. Best advice is that if you can afford it hire a pro and enjoy the Wedding. - Dave

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Aug 30, 2018 09:40:50   #
daddybear Loc: Brunswick, NY
 
First thing, sit with your son and explain that as the father of the groom you would prefer not to see his wedding through a viewfinder. Second, if you have to ask your posted questions you are not ready to be the primary photographer, except maybe a back yard affair. Open your wallet Dad and pay for a professional and enjoy the wedding. I’m sure your new Daughter in Law will appreciate a nice album.

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Aug 30, 2018 09:44:24   #
pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY
 
daddybear wrote:
First thing, sit with your son and explain that as the father of the groom you would prefer not to see his wedding through a viewfinder. Second, if you have to ask your posted questions you are not ready to be the primary photographer, except maybe a back yard affair. Open your wallet Dad and pay for a professional and enjoy the wedding. I’m sure your new Daughter in Law will appreciate a nice album.


Great idea and wedding present!!!

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Aug 30, 2018 09:52:03   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Read this thread very carefully:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-544082-1.html

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Aug 30, 2018 09:53:28   #
williejoha
 
I agree with daddybear 100 %.
WJH

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Aug 30, 2018 09:57:56   #
TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
Read this thread very carefully:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-544082-1.html

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👍👍 Yes indeed (then take daddybear’s advice).

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Aug 30, 2018 09:58:33   #
traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.
 

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Aug 30, 2018 10:28:33   #
Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida
 
Trynforpar wrote:
So I was chosen by my son to shoot his wedding. I am not an advanced photographer by any means and looking for some recommendations. I own a Sony RX10 IV and only use it occasionally as a hobby. For those familiar with this camera can you give me some idea of camera settings for this type of event. I’ll be taking both indoor and outdoor shots.


This is a joke--right?

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Aug 30, 2018 10:28:37   #
ELNikkor
 
sorry, recipe for disaster and years of regret...

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Aug 30, 2018 10:33:24   #
jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ
 
Trynforpar wrote:
So I was chosen by my son to shoot his wedding. I am not an advanced photographer by any means and looking for some recommendations. I own a Sony RX10 IV and only use it occasionally as a hobby. For those familiar with this camera can you give me some idea of camera settings for this type of event. I’ll be taking both indoor and outdoor shots.


You were chosen by your son? Does that mean he chose you because the bride's parents can't afford a photographer and your son knows that you have a cool camera? If they are doing a wedding on a budget, then you need to sit down and tell them that your photos of the wedding will also be budget photos. You know the saying, "you get what you pay for". There are photographers that do this for a living. You don't go out and buy a $2000 camera and bam! you're a wedding photographer. Tell me this. If you went and purchased the best kitchen appliances money can buy would you be ready to prepare a meal fitting for a king? No, of course not. That kind of outcome requires more than a $50,000 kitchen. It requires experience and training. So does being a wedding photographer.

So sit them down and tell them that your photos will be akin to snap shots of their wedding and if they are okay with that, then go for it. Simply put the camera in Auto and spray and pray.

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Aug 30, 2018 10:35:53   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
daddybear wrote:
First thing, sit with your son and explain that as the father of the groom you would prefer not to see his wedding through a viewfinder. Second, if you have to ask your posted questions you are not ready to be the primary photographer, except maybe a back yard affair. Open your wallet Dad and pay for a professional and enjoy the wedding. I’m sure your new Daughter in Law will appreciate a nice album.





Really bad idea. Don't be the photographer at your son's wedding. You will miss so much!! And you won't be in the pictures. Do you really want your granddaughter to ask why you did not go to her parent's wedding?

No matter how much it saves, it is not worth it. 20 years from now, the food, the dancing and the embarrassment stemming from Uncle Mike's behavior will be distant memories (well except for the whole Uncle Mike thing, he really was a way out of line!) and will only be enjoyed through the photos. If you need to save a few bucks, adjust the food budget. Don't go cheap on the photographer!

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Aug 30, 2018 10:37:52   #
Trynforpar Loc: The Villages, Florida
 
Thank you all for the replies. This will not be a formal wedding as one would expect. This is a laid back non dressy event in the back yard of a house on a lake in the Adirondack Mountains. I had a professional photographer lined up but its not what they want. I completely understand the potential problems that may come up but I am going to be the guy regardless. My instinct is to set the camera on auto and take several shots of the location and see how it turns out. I’m arriving several days before the event so hopefully it will work out.

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Aug 30, 2018 10:44:29   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
Idea. Take a few shots during the ceremony and the set up a cheap DIY photo booth for during the bulk of the reception!

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