Lens for Beach Wedding

[tiffanylee]

I'm scheduled to do a beach wedding for my best friend in June. What lens would you suggest and also, is there any certain tips/tricks I should know about beach photography? Thankss!

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Tip: Spray and Pray

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...y-pray-new-encouraged-way-shoot-weddings.html

 

[bratkinson]

Assuming it will be a sunny day, I think I'd get a neutral density filter or two and take a friend to the beach and practice shooting. Be especially mindful of where the sun is when the service will occur (ie, facing east/west/north/south/into the sun/side lit/back lit). If possible, gain access to the location ahead of time, especially at the time of day the wedding will occur, and work out your light issues ahead of time.

 

[spacefuzz]

be careful changing lenses. DSLRs dont like sand or sea spray.

Other than that its a wedding.

 

[jwbryson1]

Tip: Spray and Pray

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...y-pray-new-encouraged-way-shoot-weddings.html

How much of that "spray and pray" is actually good advice? I scanned the pages and it does come across like an L. Ron Hubbard convention.

 

[Derrel]

Depends on the camera you have! For APS-C, a 17-50 or 16-85 zoom lens would be really handy, and would give ample wide-angle and ample telephoto reach for "most" of a beach wedding. For bride and groom portraits, something longer would be handy, so you can get some nice selective angles of view...something like a 70-300 would be good, and affordable too. One of the BIGGEST problems with beach photography is often 1) sea spray and 2)sea spray and 3)sea spray. It can be a HUGE PITA, depending on the wind! It can coat a lens front in as little as five minutes!!! "Depending". SO, be prepared with PLENTY of lens cleaning supplies, kept in small ziplock baggies.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Tip: Spray and Pray

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...y-pray-new-encouraged-way-shoot-weddings.html

How much of that "spray and pray" is actually good advice? I scanned the pages and it does come across like an L. Ron Hubbard convention.

ZERO....unless you have to ask questions such as whats the one magic lens for a scenario, then spray and pray is GREAT advice

 

[cgipson1]

Tip: Spray and Pray

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...y-pray-new-encouraged-way-shoot-weddings.html

How much of that "spray and pray" is actually good advice? I scanned the pages and it does come across like an L. Ron Hubbard convention.

It is obviously aimed at the total amateur "wanna be pro" NOOBs... that can't get decent shots through thoughtful shooting and planning! So they take a gazillion shots... and hopefully get enough decent ones from Sheer Luck!

IT is NOT good advice.. it is stupid, as is the audience it is aimed at!

 

[2WheelPhoto]

^^^^ yup indeed

 

[gsgary]

My 80mm Sekor lens is perfect

 

[Hackett]

I'm kind of in between on the "Spray and pray" mentality. I like to plan out shots, but taking a lot of shots, and I don't mean on burst, but just a lot of angles, and overall a lot of pictures can be very beneficial when doing a first time event. I love, personally, shooting weddings on a beach just before sunset, but that is weather dependent, and mid afternoon, the Sun must be part of what you are thinking about when composing. Go to the location, get some practice, and maybe do some pre-engagement shots with the bride and groom, even at that same place. It will give you more photo's for their memories after it's all said and done, and you will get more practice with that setting and subject. \\

On that note, I do prefer to shoot weddings on the beach around sunset, but that is about it. I am not a fan of shooting weddings in general. Just my personal taste though.

Best of luck.

 

[imagemaker46]

As I had mentioned when you asked about how to shoot a truck and tractor pull, use the same camera and lens and substitute bride and groom for truck and tractor. I'm guessing the photos will all end up looking like a train wreck anyway.

 

[Derrel]

Did somebody slip some A-hole pills into the TPF water supply recently???

 

[IByte]

Did somebody slip some A-hole pills into the TPF water supply recently???

(Woody) "Someone's poison the water hole".

 

[cgipson1]

Did somebody slip some A-hole pills into the TPF water supply recently???

I think we are all tired of the massive influx of "PROS".... kind of like your SIG, except in reverse!

"Its about time people stop taking photography seriously... and then everyone can become a professional!"