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Mar 26, 2012 18:08:52   #
pigpen
 
I haven't shot any weddings (yet, I've been asked several times), but I would never attempt it without a second body. These people want to party and have a good time, not wait for you to change lenses. Also, would solve a lot of problems for you.

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Mar 26, 2012 18:14:20   #
robertcull Loc: San Francisco, CA
 
Hello to all, in response to the one reply about not calling yourself a professional..well I am an old timer and we all learned on the job [been shooting since 1963] with everything from koni-omega rapid m to graphflex 8x10 format. Experience is the best teacher...there are always situations which surprise one and all...I would encourage everyone to do your best and be honest with the clients...if it is possible I always scout out the settings to get an idea of the exposure and any physical obstacles you may encounter. Good luck with your shoots.

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Mar 26, 2012 18:24:26   #
robertcull Loc: San Francisco, CA
 
I always have at least two cameras ready to shoot. this allows for use of different lens and lighting set ups. in my previous reply i suggested you scout out the location, during that time you could set up slave lights to be triggered by your camera when the situations call for them. just some suggestions hope they are of assistance.
OldDog

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Mar 26, 2012 21:29:27   #
DanC
 
Takes courage and confidence, now matter how hard your knee's are shaking, to work without a net. Courage and confidence are the mother and father of achievement.
You only have experience after you have attained it and that is ALWAYS a work in progress. Disregard the negatives....figuritively.
Keep shooting.....I believe you are on your way.

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Mar 26, 2012 22:30:34   #
bvargas Loc: Palm Harbor, Florida
 
You can't go wrong. Have 5 owners in our club meeting that say the same. If you get the new one, which is marked 11 (2), you get no creep. Have shot many weddings with it and no complaints. BV

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Mar 26, 2012 22:56:32   #
frangeo Loc: Texas
 
diannarucker wrote:
Last night I took photos at a wedding reception as the hired photographer. I thought I was ready with my 70-200 lens, 85 telephoto prime, wide angle and nifty fifty. I just could NOT come up with a comfortable lens. I had my speedlight mounted on my nikon d7000. I did have a mount that I could have added on my camera to raise it off but it is very cumbersome. After the fact, I wished I'd used it. My problem was that no matter what I was using it seemed to be the wrong lens. If I had the 85 on I just couldn't get back far enough to get the photos, If I had the wide angle on I couldn't get close enough, people were too far away and dark. THe reception was very dark. I've done other receptions and didn't have so much trouble. This was the first place that I had this problem. Can someone suggest an in between lens that would have helped me??? I"ll post a photo later. They were ok but not great. THe bride and family knew I was not professional.
Last night I took photos at a wedding reception as... (show quote)


I posted this before. I have shoot 100's of weddings. 18-200 is by far the best. I seldom change lens during a shoot. only for very special images. PS use the bracket!!! cuts out red eye.

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Apr 22, 2012 10:36:00   #
diannarucker Loc: Iowa
 
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF
I found this lens at B and H , it is listed at $824
Need your opinion on it for my Nikon D7000 to use to shoot weddings. thanks

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Apr 22, 2012 13:08:04   #
diannarucker Loc: Iowa
 
frangeo wrote:
diannarucker wrote:
Last night I took photos at a wedding reception as the hired photographer. I thought I was ready with my 70-200 lens, 85 telephoto prime, wide angle and nifty fifty. I just could NOT come up with a comfortable lens. I had my speedlight mounted on my nikon d7000. I did have a mount that I could have added on my camera to raise it off but it is very cumbersome. After the fact, I wished I'd used it. My problem was that no matter what I was using it seemed to be the wrong lens. If I had the 85 on I just couldn't get back far enough to get the photos, If I had the wide angle on I couldn't get close enough, people were too far away and dark. THe reception was very dark. I've done other receptions and didn't have so much trouble. This was the first place that I had this problem. Can someone suggest an in between lens that would have helped me??? I"ll post a photo later. They were ok but not great. THe bride and family knew I was not professional.
Last night I took photos at a wedding reception as... (show quote)


I posted this before. I have shoot 100's of weddings. 18-200 is by far the best. I seldom change lens during a shoot. only for very special images. PS use the bracket!!! cuts out red eye.
quote=diannarucker Last night I took photos at a ... (show quote)


OK I checked on the 18-200 also but looks like it is not a fixed aperture? Does that make it difficult to work in low light?

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Apr 22, 2012 14:34:08   #
bvargas Loc: Palm Harbor, Florida
 
When I used to shoot weddings with a Hasselblad (film days), I used 3 lenses, 50mm (30mm digital), 60mm (36mm digital), 150mm (90mm digital). Did not need anything else. Customers were happy, no complaints. These were all fixed lenses. Today with all the zooms available, what a difference. When I went digital, I switched to a Tamron zoom (18-270mm). This gives you a 27mm to 405mm (Nikon) or 29mm to 432mm (Canon). No changing lenses. What a pleasure. Don't worry about f2.8, just use flash and you'll get sharper images and the customer is happy, which is what you want. Use tripod when you need inside church shots where flash is not accepted. End of story. BV

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Apr 22, 2012 14:40:28   #
diannarucker Loc: Iowa
 
bvargas wrote:
When I used to shoot weddings with a Hasselblad (film days), I used 3 lenses, 50mm (30mm digital), 60mm (36mm digital), 150mm (90mm digital). Did not need anything else. Customers were happy, no complaints. These were all fixed lenses. Today with all the zooms available, what a difference. When I went digital, I switched to a Tamron zoom (18-270mm). This gives you a 27mm to 405mm (Nikon) or 29mm to 432mm (Canon). No changing lenses. What a pleasure. Don't worry about f2.8, just use flash and you'll get sharper images and the customer is happy, which is what you want. Use tripod when you need inside church shots where flash is not accepted. End of story. BV
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well B and H has that for $400, is cheaper. I don't do very well with flash though. I have two Nikon flash the 700 and I think it is 600, not the most expensive one anyway. Seems like I"m always fighting the settings to get it right. Working on off camera flash. I do have a light stand and white umbrella that I"m experimenting with.

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Apr 22, 2012 20:27:05   #
diannarucker Loc: Iowa
 
bvargas wrote:
You can't go wrong. Have 5 owners in our club meeting that say the same. If you get the new one, which is marked 11 (2), you get no creep. Have shot many weddings with it and no complaints. BV


don't understand your comment. New one marked 11 (2) you get no creep? ????

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Apr 22, 2012 23:10:25   #
bvargas Loc: Palm Harbor, Florida
 
Diannarucker: Sorry II means Roman Numeral Two. The lens I am referring to is the new TAMRON 18-270 F/3.5-6.3Di II. 62mm Filter size. It is smaller and has no lens creep.

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Apr 22, 2012 23:19:23   #
bvargas Loc: Palm Harbor, Florida
 
Diannarucker: As for using flash on weddings, with the Nikon, this is how I have used it. Set Menu in camera to Flash, Slowest Shutter Speed of 1/30 sec.
Set camera on Program, Auto White Balance, Auto ISO, Flash on TTL and have fun. If you see exposure is over or under to your liking, then adjust the over/under compensation on Camera or Flash or both. I usually shoot Jpeg, since I send all my brides chosen images to a Pro Lab, for Album assembly and they color correct. They do not accept RAW. Hope this is helpful. BV

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Apr 24, 2012 08:32:46   #
diannarucker Loc: Iowa
 
bvargas wrote:
Diannarucker: As for using flash on weddings, with the Nikon, this is how I have used it. Set Menu in camera to Flash, Slowest Shutter Speed of 1/30 sec.
Set camera on Program, Auto White Balance, Auto ISO, Flash on TTL and have fun. If you see exposure is over or under to your liking, then adjust the over/under compensation on Camera or Flash or both. I usually shoot Jpeg, since I send all my brides chosen images to a Pro Lab, for Album assembly and they color correct. They do not accept RAW. Hope this is helpful. BV
Diannarucker: As for using flash on weddings, wit... (show quote)


thanks I"m going to try this!!

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