To tripod or not to tripod, that is the question
May 20, 2014 13:53:21 #
May 20, 2014 13:54:22 #
amehta wrote:
There are several options: handheld, monopod, trip... (show quote)
Handheld does not make sense? Of course it does. Adding a monopod is a good idea, as that still allows for spontaneity in movement and composition. Wedding photography is all about capturing the moment, and that requires flexibility in movement on the part of the "official" photographer. Save the tripod etc. for formal portraits.
May 20, 2014 15:56:06 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
architect wrote:
Handheld does not make sense? Of course it does. Adding a monopod is a good idea, as that still allows for spontaneity in movement and composition. Wedding photography is all about capturing the moment, and that requires flexibility in movement on the part of the "official" photographer. Save the tripod etc. for formal portraits.
I was responding to the specific point of portrait time in a dark setting, I should have been more clear about that.
May 20, 2014 20:15:08 #
amehta wrote:
I was responding to the specific point of portrait time in a dark setting, I should have been more clear about that.
Portrait time in a dark setting, similar to a studio shot, does make sense. Thanks for clarifying.
May 21, 2014 05:34:22 #
Try having a second camera / different lens so you can react to something without the tripod setup.
May 21, 2014 05:42:19 #
DJ Craig
Loc: Payson, AZ (North-Central)
I'm 65, use a Mark III with a 70-200 lens - heavy stuff. I shoot weddings and many functions in the community. Never use a tripod. Get great shots.
May 21, 2014 06:00:54 #
If you really want to have the tripod shots, use you're backup camera on the tripod all set up in the location you want. And then shot hand held with your main camera with a flash on a bracket. That way you have the best of both worlds.
I would be a little worried just leaving computer gear out unattended there has been reports in the past of gear being stolen.
Good luck
I would be a little worried just leaving computer gear out unattended there has been reports in the past of gear being stolen.
Good luck
May 21, 2014 06:10:03 #
Beercat wrote:
When shooting weddings and engagement sessions I'm... (show quote)
Your approach is the desired one when shooting still life - but not for live subjects. Live view focusing is slow, there is some lag time between triggering the shutter on the computer vs on the camera so you might miss something, and making small adjustments in your image captures will never happen. Be
May 21, 2014 08:27:43 #
Did weddings for fourty years..never used a tri-pod once.it's to hectic...film days one never a screen to look at, but we did the job..some times a bit nerve racking..
May 21, 2014 08:34:49 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
Quite honestly doing weddings is a huge challenge. I shoot a triathlon every year run and gun and enjoy it. But with the hyper
expectations for weddings today I say let someone who does them every week do it. A friend has starting doing weddings and
I enjoy his feedback. He is doing the video and stills alone.
I really like the journalistic approach shoot what you see but the couple has to agree. And I see the setup group shots becoming the biggest part of the event. Why most families can't enjoy
a wedding and not worry about perfection like it is a TV show
is perplexing. Best wedding I went to was on island bare feet ceremony and incredible party with raggae music. Good luck to the wedding shooter. 1 out of 2 marriages in US part. T
expectations for weddings today I say let someone who does them every week do it. A friend has starting doing weddings and
I enjoy his feedback. He is doing the video and stills alone.
I really like the journalistic approach shoot what you see but the couple has to agree. And I see the setup group shots becoming the biggest part of the event. Why most families can't enjoy
a wedding and not worry about perfection like it is a TV show
is perplexing. Best wedding I went to was on island bare feet ceremony and incredible party with raggae music. Good luck to the wedding shooter. 1 out of 2 marriages in US part. T
May 21, 2014 09:53:30 #
Thanks all for the wonderful feedback, giving me a bunch to think about.
When we shoot combos of weddings there are 3 of us :wink:
When we shoot combos of weddings there are 3 of us :wink:
May 21, 2014 10:43:14 #
Ametha is correct as always.
When shooting wedding speed is the upper most thing. If it take to long to set your tripod, you subjects become impatient.
With that you lose control
When shooting wedding speed is the upper most thing. If it take to long to set your tripod, you subjects become impatient.
With that you lose control
May 21, 2014 10:54:59 #
floridamet wrote:
Ametha is correct as always.
When shooting wedding speed is the upper most thing. If it take to long to set your tripod, you subjects become impatient.
With that you lose control
When shooting wedding speed is the upper most thing. If it take to long to set your tripod, you subjects become impatient.
With that you lose control
I'm going to go without a tripod, will just get a bit faster glass, thank you
May 21, 2014 11:31:43 #
This will definitely show my age. The photographer that taught me weddings and events used a Crown and Speed Graphics said keep your subject focused, trust your knowledge and equipment, stay mobile and keep your fingers off the lens glass and everything will be correct on the negatives. I used his advice to the "T" using 35mm and 2 1/4 cameras very successfully.
I'm no longer mobile enough to cover weddings professionally. I will do it family and friends who understand. And still follow my long ago advice with the DSLR's which is still good to follow. "Keep your subject focused, trust your knowledge and equipment, stay mobile and keep your fingers off the lens glass."
I'm no longer mobile enough to cover weddings professionally. I will do it family and friends who understand. And still follow my long ago advice with the DSLR's which is still good to follow. "Keep your subject focused, trust your knowledge and equipment, stay mobile and keep your fingers off the lens glass."
May 21, 2014 11:40:41 #
lightcatcher wrote:
This will definitely show my age. The photographer... (show quote)
I have found that if the focus is spot on your given grace if the exposure is a tad off, focus is king IMO
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