wedding coming up

[dorf2001]

Hi all,
I would like some imput on my photography, I am shooting a wedding in a couple of weeks, it is my first and the people I am doing it for is a friends sister. They couldnt afford a professional photographer so I offered as I am not professional.

I would like to know what is best, using the Automatic mode on the camera or the manual modes?
I have only really just started learning about the different settings on the camera but I am getting there eventually!!

I would like any sort of input on this.
Thanks in advanced!
Cat
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[Robin Usagani]

If you ask that question, you are nowhere ready to shoot a wedding, even if you are not getting paid. A lot of people shoot their first wedding for a friend for free and a lot of them do their HOMEWORK. Dont do it!

 

[GeorgieGirl]

Hi all,
I would like some imput on my photography, I am shooting a wedding in a couple of weeks, it is my first and the people I am doing it for is a friends sister. They couldnt afford a professional photographer so I offered as I am not professional.

I would like to know what is best, using the Automatic mode on the camera or the manual modes?
I have only really just started learning about the different settings on the camera but I am getting there eventually!!

I would like any sort of input on this.
Thanks in advanced!
Cat
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Cat when I got married a friend of ours took photos for us as we were unable to afford a thing. This was back in the day of film too.

I would suggest that you keep your camera in auto mode and let it do it's thing. Question: do you know if your camera has an auto ISO setting? If not then let's talk about what you will want to set your camera at for ISO.

The idea until you are more familiar with your camera, for this wedding day, should be to capture their expressions and their joy, don't be afraid to get in close and to get some nice candid shots.

Best of luck, they are fortunate to have someone who is there for them on this special day.

 

[gsgary]

I would use wedding mode most cosumer cameras have it, normally sets ISO to 1600 for outside sunny shots should work a treat

 

[jake337]

They can't afford a photography, can you afford one for them? Maybe you and a few other guests throw in on one? You could always be the second or third shooter.

What gear do you have?

 

[GeorgieGirl]

I would use wedding mode most cosumer cameras have it, normally sets ISO to 1600 for outside sunny shots should work a treat

Do you feel better now? Sick.

 

[tirediron]

The first thing you need to do is ensure that there is a very clear understanding both ways with respect to the final product; both in terms of what the bride & groom expect and what you can deliver. What sort of equipment do you have?

There is nothing wrong with taking pictures for a friend, especially if that is all they will have, but it is critical that they understand that you are not likely going to deliver professional results (While you may think this goes without saying, trust me, it doesn't).

All of that said, you want to do the best job that you can, and if you're not comfortable using anything other than 'Auto', than I would stick with that. The one thing that I would suggest is, if you don't already have one, can afford to, is rent a hot-shoe flash and search the term 'bounce flash'.

I would also suggest spending some time viewing the websites of wedding photographers for ideas on poses and compositions.

Good luck!

 

[IgsEMT]

Here we go again
Read everything that is in here http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...5033-help-crappy-wedding-scenario-please.html and LEARN from inputs. I hope you are more open minded then the OP in that thread.

Good Luck

 

[manaheim]

 

[DiskoJoe]

sheesh.......................

i have to agree that, with questions like this, you are NOT ready to shoot this big a job free or paid. Weddings are lots of work, even informal ones. If you have a tripod then take it with you and use it to get steady shots. If you have a zoom then try to shoot from a spot out of the way. This would be a good time to pick up a 50mm prime like an f1.8 or a f1.4.

I would also suggest that you practice as much as possible between now and the wedding.

You might also suggest that they set up a backdrop somewhere and you take picture of folks in front of it. This would be very controlled and a way to get lots of nice portraits of the guests.

 

[Tinstafl118 114]

Wow, the fact that you asked this says you are nowhere close to redy to shoot. That said use auto and a flash and try bouncing it off the ceiling if it is white and low enough. Thus way you can avoid some red eye and harsh shadows. Do your best but tell them not to expect too much. Maybe they could jyst go to a pro for one formal.

 

[pixilstudio]

just make sure that the bride and groom know that your not a pro and your going to do your best and not to expect much. people including myself get very defensive about wedding photos because we have been doing it for years and we charge what we do because its hard the light always sucks and its alot of work. I typically shoot with a partner with a full set of pro gear and back ups for everything. last wedding i had two of my 3 580 flashes die. also i spend at least 1-2 hours on the computer for every hour shooting. good luck and yes check out this thread too

Here we go again
Read everything that is in here Help with a crappy wedding scenario please! and LEARN from inputs. I hope you are more open minded then the OP in that thread.

Good Luck