I Shot My First Wedding Gig

If they didn't actually hire me, should I pretty much count out getting any money? :nonchalance:

who are you of the two girls? hahahaha

curious as too why youd shoot at 1/60 , i know its plenty for the focal length but to be sure and knowing iso 400 or even 800 would not be any problem for the d800 you could of shot at 1/250 easy enough and really make sure you nail them ,
the dress also looks a blown out but i might be wrong its hard too tell on here

hey how did you put the copyrite stop i was going too download to check the blinkies, i want to do that if i can , can you do that on all sites?

egosbar said:

hey how did you put the copyrite stop i was going too download to check the blinkies, i want to do that if i can , can you do that on all sites?

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That copyright stop is very minor security. You can find the direct link to the photo file if you really want it. Don't count on that for actual protection.

These pictures make me wonder about something I brought up in another thread: are these pics being taken on the actual wedding day? That would mean the bride and groom left their wedding party just to go get shots by the Cleveland museum? I suspect a lot of couples are now getting bridal portraits done on days before or after the actual wedding ceremony.

TedG954 said:

If they didn't actually hire me, should I pretty much count out getting any money? :nonchalance:




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I would say that is a pretty safe bet.

I have done my share of weddings in the past and to be perfectly honest, the payback can be substantial but the amount of work and having to deal with psycho-bride, psycho-parents and every relative with a cell phone camera who get in your way is just is not worth the trouble any more.

I would ask why you shot this at f/4 but some people get pretty touchy about these things around here.:biggrin-new:

Nice stuff, shame you weren't the main tog - weddings are fun!

In regards to BladeCanyons post - isn't that the way weddings work in the States?

Here in Australia, your typical wedding day.

1) Get ready
2) ceremony
3) Formal family pics
4) Bride and groom and bridal party go off for a while to have photo's taken
5) Reception

Number 4 can be anything from 1 or 2 up to 5 or 6 hours depending on the ceremony time and what time they want to make their entrance to their reception.

Some Asian weddings I have photographed the bride and groom for a whole day prior to their wedding day, but it most certainly isn't the norm.

Big, and I mean BIG watermark. Then you know, if they want the shots, they'll have to pay.

very nice shots. Excellent photos.