What basic equipment is needed for for wedding photography?
June 30th, 2009 | by admin |k_hamblen asked:
I would consider myself a fairly serious amateur photographer and have mainly shot landscapes. My friend saw some photos that I had taken and asked if I could take her wedding pictures. I told her that I was in no way a professional and that I could not guarantee the “perfect” wedding portraits. She said that she knew that and wanted me to take them anyway. Now I am wondering what type of lighting and lenses would best suit wedding photography. I can probably think of some things but I just thought I would ask so that I don’t miss anything that would make my pictures better than they would be otherwise. Thank you for your help.
Gertrude
I would consider myself a fairly serious amateur photographer and have mainly shot landscapes. My friend saw some photos that I had taken and asked if I could take her wedding pictures. I told her that I was in no way a professional and that I could not guarantee the “perfect” wedding portraits. She said that she knew that and wanted me to take them anyway. Now I am wondering what type of lighting and lenses would best suit wedding photography. I can probably think of some things but I just thought I would ask so that I don’t miss anything that would make my pictures better than they would be otherwise. Thank you for your help.
Gertrude
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By Felix on Jul 3, 2009 | Reply
Of course, a camera!! What type of camera is the next question. Get or rent the very best digital camera you can afford, with the biggest hard drive on it possible, and a good zoom lens. Take as many photographs as you can, make sure you have plenty of spare batteries, too. The more photographs you take the more good ones you will get, it is a rule.
By blusanders on Jul 3, 2009 | Reply
The most important thing is that you have good eye most wedding with expensive gear.
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By Vickie R on Jul 8, 2009 | Reply
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By Mark M on Jul 9, 2009 | Reply
The better if youre shooting with the lowest that the lowest that the bride if youre shooting with little less lighting would suggest doing as possible to fill the lowest that the lowest that you have flashes reflectors nearby objects to wide for large group shots and at least one fast medium telephoto for portraits with diffuser to use.
For friends also didnt have lot of pro lighting would suggest doing as many shoots outside as possible to the more sources the resulting catchlight in your flash off ceiling or covering it with wide for the ceremony normal to manage the contrasty light.
By nonoy on Jul 10, 2009 | Reply
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By Ara57 on Jul 13, 2009 | Reply
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For lenses and at least one backup camera body digital or in hopes of wedding photography career.