fotoman150

I knew I would get responses like this.

Just asking for your thoughts. I have scouted it out and have a plan of action. This is one of the larger weddings I have done in a super nice venue.

No matter how many I do I’m always a little
nervous. If you have any words of wisdom please pass them on. Really just trying to make conversation. There is always something new to learn from every person I meet. Do you have anything positive to add to the discussion?

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

No matter how many you have done, each one is like a new one. There are different people, different venues, different methods of doing traditional "rituals", and some unconventional requests, as well. However, you've had experiences and learned from them. This is just another opportunity to put all of that experience together and put together a photograph package as meaningful as the ceremony. You'll do fine.
--Bob

fotoman150

Everyone’s comments are very helpful.

I think I got this. Just wondering how they got so much light. The whole place was like a dungeon for lighting.

papaluv4gd Loc: durham,ct

if the food was bad,nobody remembers.if the music was bad,nobody cares.IF the pictures don't come out,nobody forgets

Ob1 Loc: Utah

I think the image in front of the building is pretty simple. The lights on the building are existing there is a back light on the couple with probably a 1/4 CTO on it about 1/2 power Speedlite providing the back light, the main light is off to the right with 1/2 CTO about 1/2 power probably medium sized soft box. Not too hard of a lighting set up. Have fun it’s just a another fun day.

BushDog Loc: San Antonio, TX

The images I saw on the website look to me to be well thought out with plenty of time to stage and to shoot and also plenty of post processing. Some may be composites of multiple exposures. The one identified as “A Royal Setting” appears to me to be a long exposure using a tripod and a tight aperture of maybe around f/16 or more (note the starburst effect on a few of the lights). You don’t need a lot of light for that type of image.

fotoman150

Never heard that one before. Thanks.

fotoman150

I have some mono lights and umbrellas I can bring but I'd rather travel light.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

You need to nail down the list of "must have" shots with the couple.

The images on their website have some significant lighting, but it is done very well to just raise the light levels while adding some accents - very tastefully done. Clearly the photographers had an assistant or two.

In the "Royal Setting" shot, I see at least 3, possibly more, speedlights on wireless triggers - to add some light to an otherwise dark room. The two lights in the wall sconces were gelled to come close to the color of the ambient light, but the big stand-mounted light was not.

In the "Beauty and Magnificence" shot, backlight and some front flash fill, high and to the photographer's left, makes this shot.

In the "Once Upon a Time" shot - the lighting is similar to "Beauty" and so on.

A 16" softbox used at a distance of more than a few feet will only cut the amount of light output, causing higher power settings, longer recycle times and shorter battery life. Used at a longer distance, the light is no longer soft and luxurious, becoming harsh and contrasty. Ok for some shots but not for all of them.

To this justice, you'll need help. And if you are using a second shooter, he/she will need help so that the images are consistent.

You'll need duplicate lenses along with the duplicate bodies. Things can and do go wrong. A half dozen speedlights and triggers, CTO gels for the speedlights, large bounce reflectors for the formal posed shots, etc etc etc.

You don't want to travel light - you want to travel prepared.

It won't hurt to take a look at all of the tutorials on this website:

https://neilvn.com/tangents/wedding-photography-tutorials/

Good luck!

grandpaw

How did the wedding go and I am anxious to see some pictures. Grandpaw

grandpaw

Can we get an update on how things went at the wedding?

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

It was either a disaster and he is embarrassed to show anything, or it was a smashing success and he is too busy filling print orders. I hope it was the latter.

grandpaw

Me also, I hope it was one of his best ever!!! Grandpaw

grandpaw

I really would be interested in knowing how things went but I have a feeling since we haven’t heard that it may not be a good report. Hope I’m wrong and I am still interested in hearing the results one way or the other.

tdekany Loc: Oregon

Not necessarily. The op has asked many questions like this one in the past, but he says business is good. He also teaches photography if I recall. I’m sure all went well.