One of my best friends is getting married this weekend. They were planning on an informal cocktail party atmosphere by a lake but due to "family pressures" things are getting more and more formal.
Their original plan was to just let people take candid photos and they'd collect them all up later. They have asked if I'll take some photos in a more formal manner but on the understanding that I don't do this sort of thing so the results may not be the best!
They have asked that I take some photos of people arriving and then some family shots.
Please give me advice on doing this as I'd like to do an "ok" job. I usually have enough to remember with the basics like "look at whats behind the subjects" and "check your shutter speed".
One of my best friends is getting married this weekend. They were planning on an informal cocktail party atmosphere by a lake but due to "family pressures" things are getting more and more formal.
Their original plan was to just let people take candid photos and they'd collect them all up later. They have asked if I'll take some photos in a more formal manner but on the understanding that I don't do this sort of thing so the results may not be the best!
They have asked that I take some photos of people arriving and then some family shots.
Please give me advice on doing this as I'd like to do an "ok" job. I usually have enough to remember with the basics like "look at whats behind the subjects" and "check your shutter speed".
Thanks in advance.
Are you looking for a photo shoot list? I have one and if you want, I will email it to you.
Your 50mm/1.8 lens will be great to use, especially if you've got a low light situation. You can also up the ISO to get handholdable shutter speeds and not have to worry too much about noise with your Canon.
I would say relax and have a blast. Once you get going with the shooting I think the butterflies will be gone and you'll do great.
edit to add: If you shoot with the 50mm you'll have to stop down some to avoid the very narrow DOF that can ruin your pics. I'd consider using it in very low light situations and when there is room to zoom with your feet. Otherwise, the zoom lenses should be more flexible.
I'm doing the exact same thing for an old friend. I feel I can handle this "very very low cost gig" however, I'm wondering if I should use my 50mm f1.8 or my 18-70mm f3.5 - 4.6
Will be using a D70 and have and SB800 flash if needed.
I have found that it helps to enlist the help of a family member of the Bride or Groom who is resonably familiar with the 'other' side of the family. They can help gather kids/siblings/aunts etc. depending on who the B/G want in their family formals. Kind of a traffic controller if you will.
You may know both sides already, but its still nice to have a helping hand to track down Aunt Martha!
Take a sense of humor and patience, but also know when to give orders, especially when working with a group. Have fun!
