One thing that I really regret about how I got into the Wedding Photography business, is that I simply jumped in feet first without really having any idea what I was doing. Sure, I learned a lot along the way. But it was tough slugging it out and, even now, I still feel I have a lot to learn.
But one of the FUNNEST ways to learn, I think, is to play Second Shooter with an experienced photographer. I wish I had done this years ago.
These are some sample pictures from Friday's wedding where *I* got to play second shooter. :-)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE second shooting! I get to mess around as much as I want and don't have to process a thing I don't want to! :0P
Don't you feel way more creative freedom when you're not so worried about getting the shot each time? Last time I did it I went all manual and I didn't do great but I think I'm getting the hang of it!
So, David... this first shooter must be damn good...LOL
Well... I help make her look good! lol (don't tell her I said that) Actually, I LOVE shooting with her. She is *so* full of energy and fun to work with.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE second shooting! I get to mess around as much as I want and don't have to process a thing I don't want to! :0P
That's for sure. I don't come home from the wedding with HOURS upon hours of work to do. All of the fun, without all of the back end drudgery. :-)
Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo:
Don't you feel way more creative freedom when you're not so worried about getting the shot each time?
Yes, since I know she is getting "the" shot, I feel free to play with something different. A different angle, a different focus, a different composition. I wish I could do that when I'm the main photographer... sometimes I have time. Most times I don't.
i really like studying your photos, there is a lot to learn in them... the way you crop is interesting... the poses creative... and you do get the right exposure which is something I really take note of. Thank you.
I want to be a second shooter on a wedding one day. Must be real fun. I was going to pick out one of my faves and give you a comment but they are al excellent shots.
i really like studying your photos, there is a lot to learn in them... the way you crop is interesting... the poses creative... and you do get the right exposure which is something I really take note of. Thank you.
Most of my crops are straight out of the camera that way. Many of these are shot really tight. I have some others, especially group shots and such, which I like but just didn't feel like sharing.
I don't often see wedding photos I like. But I'll have to say those are just stunning. You have a gift for capturing the deep feelings. Beautiful work Terry!
JFK... grassy knoll.. second shooter...conspiracy?
I got it and thought it was funny coming from mobster.
David - I also appreciate your posts, your images and sharing your tips! I don't think I'll ever be a wedding photog or maybe not any photog, but I still learn alot and am inspired in many ways by what you bring to DPC. Thanks!
David - I also appreciate your posts, your images and sharing your tips! I don't think I'll ever be a wedding photog or maybe not any photog, but I still learn alot and am inspired in many ways by what you bring to DPC. Thanks!
Thanks Art... I've learned a lot from the DPC community and I really enjoy sharing. Comments like yours make it all worthwhile.
nice work! nothing like having the pressure taken off you as the lead photog to open up creatively :-) i played second shooter at my brother's wedding, at least for the time leading up to the ceremony (i was best man, tough to do both jobs)
all nice shots---could i ask what lens you were useing?
Almost always the Canon 70-200 2.8L IS. I switched to a super wide (Tamron 17-35) a few times for effect.
When I'm the main photographer, I use the Canon 24-70 2.8L a LOT more. I usually have it on the Canon 5D and the 70-200 on the Mark III and shoot both cameras (carrying two bodies keeps me from having to change lenses).
But since I was playing second shooter I only rarely changed lenses and only a few times used the 24-70 when I was shooting the "group photos" (backing up the main photographer in case anything went wrong).
