FOTOSTAN Loc: Ca..NYC..Fla.

"HA-HA", me three......

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Let me get this straight...

You have a consumer grade DSLR with a couple of slow kit lenses and you think you know what you're doing because you have taken some pictures at weddings and nobody thew them back at you, but you're here saying this:

"I have always used it before and I have no idea what to do."

And YOU are the one getting snappy at those who are trying to help?


That's pathetic.

Frank T Loc: New York, NY

The only advice I can give you is an 85 mm 1.4, High ISO and prayer.

mickeys Loc: Fort Wayne, IN

tie up the minister put him in a different room and flash away!!! :-P :P :lol: 8-) :evil:

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

LOL!!!!

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

That may not be the type flashing being discussed. But hell, have at it!

mickeys Loc: Fort Wayne, IN

does anyone watch court shows on tv? the bride and groom are sueing a lot of photographers and carterers.
WOW!!

philo Loc: philo, ca

Sometimes it is easier to get forgiveness then permission. If this is really a problem I would start with flash and see who is going to stop you.
You can always go to plan B.

FOTOSTAN Loc: Ca..NYC..Fla.

... what a shame, some couple trusting a "friend" to take pix at this special time, and rather then leave the shooting to a pro, he gets pissy when we question his photo knowledge. ME THINKS, next week, he should watch a TV movie about medicine and the next day, hand up a sign, NEW DOCTOR looking for business. No wonder many photo studios are going out of business, all due to amatures.

greyeagle Loc: N. E. Texas

i was really interested in reading this post so that i could get some ideals and hopefully learn something, i did learn some things but the way it degraded into the bickering was nothing short of sad on the part of the one asking for help. I am just wondering if there is enough help for them.......

beverett Loc: los angeles

Just up the ISO.

dasloaf

one, you need to check the church out now and layout a game plan. You will need better lens, f2.8 or better. Your kit lens are not going to cut it. If you are going to be the only photographer, lay it on the line and tell them the truth, you can't do the job unless, I use flash or rent equipment to make sure I do the best for you! If you are a back up photographer, then I would rent from a company like lens giant(lensgiant.com) and ask them for some help or rent the 24-70mm f2.8 but depending on the lighting you may need your flash. You are in a no win situation if they are counting on you to take those special pictures!

FOTOSTAN Loc: Ca..NYC..Fla.

I think you will agree, that ones wedding is a special time in life, with many images to be recorded for future viewing. It is very sad, when un-pro's think they know a specific trade because they took some candid photos in the past. It is also very sad that THEY get bitchey when pro photographers hate to see them screw up and ask for info about how to shoot.

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

I have never done a wedding that if pictures were allowed at all during the ceremoney that I could not use a tripod. My advice would be set up at the back of the Church (if there is one the balconey is best) and take your pictures. Their are lots of places in the ceremoney that their is no action use them. Take wide angle to tele. In film days we used ASA (DIN) 100 film and shot as slow as 1/2 sec and got shots that sold and were loved. Put your DIN as high as you can without too much noise and shoot wide open. You may have to focus on manual. Get with the couple and take your beautiful pictures where you have enough light. The cerimoney pictures are more of record shots. You will want to set your white balance. Jut a question? When someone asks for help doing a wedding why do people just tell them how dumb they are for doing it and never give advice? - Dave

dasloaf

I am a semi pro and have taken 5 different wedding ranging from a civil ceremony to a great big huge church with no lighting. I, personally, think this person, maybe in over their head and needs to sit back, relax and develop a game plan. 1. Visit the church now, see the lighting, see the set up, is there room to maneuver so you can get photos from different angles and different perspective so you don't become an annoyance and distraction to those who are in the church, there to see the couple get married! 2. Sit down with the Bride the Brides and Grooms Mother and find out what they want for pictures. It is the brides day and keeping her happy is job one, and then keeping the other two happy is next in line. 3. Get the right equipment and learn to use it, helps with item 2. Don't rent something on Friday for a Saturday wedding and expect great results!

Remember, if you are the only one taking the "Official pics", that is a lot of pressure on you! You can't poop the chute and ask for a do over! It is more work then you think it is, more planning and more expensive. Good Luck!