Wedding photography
Discussion
Yes, I know, I should say no. But I've said yes.
Myself and a few others have been asked to take photos for a wedding. I'm no expert, and I've made that very clear. But I wanted to arm myself with some good kit to ensure I'm not let down.
Currently I have:
450D
18-55 (kit lens)
50mm 1.8
18-200 4.5-5.6
Tripod
UV & Polarizing filters
I'm looking at renting 17-55 2.8 for the lower lighting shots. I am also looking to get a flash, but can't see where to rent one from.
I will use RAW, so may need to get some more SD cards.
Some of the sites will even hire out the camera, I've thought about getting a 5D II or similar, but afraid I'll not be used to it like I am on my 450D.
Myself and a few others have been asked to take photos for a wedding. I'm no expert, and I've made that very clear. But I wanted to arm myself with some good kit to ensure I'm not let down.
Currently I have:
450D
18-55 (kit lens)
50mm 1.8
18-200 4.5-5.6
Tripod
UV & Polarizing filters
I'm looking at renting 17-55 2.8 for the lower lighting shots. I am also looking to get a flash, but can't see where to rent one from.
I will use RAW, so may need to get some more SD cards.
Some of the sites will even hire out the camera, I've thought about getting a 5D II or similar, but afraid I'll not be used to it like I am on my 450D.
Actual event and ensuing madness aside, if you hire a body best to get it for a week before so you can get used to it, specially if going crop to FF - I discovered my handhold technique was completely toilet when I went D300-D700 and shot at 200mm without a tripod or IS
Oh, and check if it's SD or CF
Oh, and check if it's SD or CF
illmonkey said:
Are you saying zoom lenses are pointless?
Personal preference largely. Some people like them, others don't. I have all the usual f2.8 zooms, but where ever possible I use fixed lenses, especially at weddings. My standard wedding kit is two bodies, one with a 35mm f1.4 and the other with an 85mm f1.8, and no flash.itsnotarace said:
Did I say that? I don't think I did
Are you being paid for this? If not, why are you considering renting equipment?
No I'm not getting paid. They've asked a few people who have SLR's to take some shots. Are you being paid for this? If not, why are you considering renting equipment?
I'm considering renting kit to get the best out of the day, flash and a good lens to make my life easier.
illmonkey said:
No I'm not getting paid. They've asked a few people who have SLR's to take some shots.
That spreads the load and risk. Just do your best and don't worry too much about it. I'd rather have equipment I was fully conversant with than 'better' equipment I wasn't sure about.Here's a couple of 'Uncle Phils' in action
www.blokewithacamera.co.uk/soc96.htm
Yea could'nt agree more, fair do's if you want to take some snaps, but if they're wanting more then they need to get the pros in.
In years to come the photos will be very important to them.
If i was you i'd maybe agree to take some pics with no commitment to the quality and sit back and enjoy the day with all the other guests.
In years to come the photos will be very important to them.
If i was you i'd maybe agree to take some pics with no commitment to the quality and sit back and enjoy the day with all the other guests.
To be honest, its £60 for the rental. And I'm (and a mate) thinking about buying them anyway, so it'll be a good test.
I thought about buying them, then returning them. But obviously I'll need to open the box.
A flash is required, as the venue is fairly dark, and the one of the 450D isn't great, plus I'd like a directional one for the day. The lens is a bonus, ability to zoom will help without me needing to be where that table is.
I thought about buying them, then returning them. But obviously I'll need to open the box.
A flash is required, as the venue is fairly dark, and the one of the 450D isn't great, plus I'd like a directional one for the day. The lens is a bonus, ability to zoom will help without me needing to be where that table is.
Rented and wedding done. Without it sounding nasty, I'm glad I didn't listen to some of you. The flash made my life alot easier, being able to point it in any direction, and it was mighty bright. The lens was brilliant too, great for the whole wedding, didn't use anything else.
I'm £60 lighter, but so much happier with the results than previous shots I've used my own kit on.
Now I need to find the £1300 to buy the lens and flash!
I'm £60 lighter, but so much happier with the results than previous shots I've used my own kit on.
Now I need to find the £1300 to buy the lens and flash!
illmonkey said:
Rented and wedding done. Without it sounding nasty, I'm glad I didn't listen to some of you. The flash made my life alot easier, being able to point it in any direction, and it was mighty bright. The lens was brilliant too, great for the whole wedding, didn't use anything else.
Can't believe some people said to forgo the flash gun in the first place. If you aren't a professional, it's best to have too much kit than not enough. Nothing worse than saying on the day "I wish I had a xyz with me".tinman0 said:
illmonkey said:
Rented and wedding done. Without it sounding nasty, I'm glad I didn't listen to some of you. The flash made my life alot easier, being able to point it in any direction, and it was mighty bright. The lens was brilliant too, great for the whole wedding, didn't use anything else.
Can't believe some people said to forgo the flash gun in the first place. If you aren't a professional, it's best to have too much kit than not enough. Nothing worse than saying on the day "I wish I had a xyz with me".I also don't see how you'd get clear photos in the setting of a wedding, it wasn't massively bright, so your shutter speed would be fairly slow. People move, blink, yawn etc.
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