quixoticsage
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I have two friends wanting me to take professional photographs of their weddings in July and August of 2008. They have seen my nature photography and figure I can take wedding pictures as well. I have little training in portrait photography, much less the psychological/socialogical aspects of wedding photography. It makes me nervous to think I could mess up a friends wedding by not taking the right shots.
My friend said he would buy the digital camera for me, a Canon Rebel XTi two months in advance so I can get familiar with it and make sure it works. I will get the extras, such as flash, lens and what not and charge only cost for the prints that they choose. I have a Canon Elan 7NE and Canon Rebel GS and will use those for Black and White photos as well as Infrared. I have a Canon 20-35 USM f/3.5, Canon Macro 100 USM f/2.8 (love the background blur!), Canon 35-80 f/4 III (came with rebel g) and a Sigma 100-300 f/4.5 DL (not that great at full zoom and super slow, obviously).
My question: OMG! Where do I start??? I have no idea how to take a flattering picture of a person, much less me being under stress... What is considered ethical when taking the shots as far as "getting in the way" during the ceremony? Where do I position myself? They are both outdoor weddings (provided the weather is ok). What flash units can I buy that are not too expensive (do I need one?) and most important, what lens should I buy that doesnt go beyond $600 or $700???
Is there anything that I should be prepared for that may be unexpected? Should I bring all three cameras?
Any particular books to read that I can buy?
ANY suggestions would be of great help!
Thanks!
Dan
My friend said he would buy the digital camera for me, a Canon Rebel XTi two months in advance so I can get familiar with it and make sure it works. I will get the extras, such as flash, lens and what not and charge only cost for the prints that they choose. I have a Canon Elan 7NE and Canon Rebel GS and will use those for Black and White photos as well as Infrared. I have a Canon 20-35 USM f/3.5, Canon Macro 100 USM f/2.8 (love the background blur!), Canon 35-80 f/4 III (came with rebel g) and a Sigma 100-300 f/4.5 DL (not that great at full zoom and super slow, obviously).
My question: OMG! Where do I start??? I have no idea how to take a flattering picture of a person, much less me being under stress... What is considered ethical when taking the shots as far as "getting in the way" during the ceremony? Where do I position myself? They are both outdoor weddings (provided the weather is ok). What flash units can I buy that are not too expensive (do I need one?) and most important, what lens should I buy that doesnt go beyond $600 or $700???
Is there anything that I should be prepared for that may be unexpected? Should I bring all three cameras?
Any particular books to read that I can buy?
ANY suggestions would be of great help!
Thanks!
Dan