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SkvLTD
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@moab the other option is to go half ISO half flash pointed up/bounced/just diffused and then ride 125-250 shutter to make sure you get the shots. That'll be ambient and nicely filled lighting and look, although for the actual ceremony I'd probably avoid that.
At the same time, you have you have Df and a 750, so up to 5000 ISO is real safe as long as you post process later, so you have a ton of safety. Df w/ 85mm and 750 with a 50 can probably ride you through the whole thing.
But on the whole convergence thing, just think about what story that might be to tell/cover - FORUM comes and helps a member out. Not unheard of, sure, but very rare and caring to the bone. (Kinda actually considering, because that would be quite the experience honestly).
At the same time, you have you have Df and a 750, so up to 5000 ISO is real safe as long as you post process later, so you have a ton of safety. Df w/ 85mm and 750 with a 50 can probably ride you through the whole thing.
But on the whole convergence thing, just think about what story that might be to tell/cover - FORUM comes and helps a member out. Not unheard of, sure, but very rare and caring to the bone. (Kinda actually considering, because that would be quite the experience honestly).
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kevy73
Senior Member
Howdy... Sorry have been away on a camping trip. Only have limited internet. Will try and be succinct.
Personally I would use the zooms for the ceremony. Primes are too restrictive. For prep I would have your 35 and your sharpest fastest zoom.
For pics afterwards again sharpest zoom.group shots shoot a min of f5.6 for a full group shot I usually shoot f11.
For bridal party pics I shoot as wide as I can. Usually trying to put the sun behind the couple / bridal party to ensure shadow free faces.
Reception I would go fast prime no flash on 1 body and fastest sharpest zoom with the flash on the other.
My go-to settings for the flash camera is iso between 800 and 1250, f4.0 and shutter around 100. Flash for simplicity put on ttl BL set at -0.7 and see how that goes. Your flash may struggle at anything over 150mm zoom.
Personally I would use the zooms for the ceremony. Primes are too restrictive. For prep I would have your 35 and your sharpest fastest zoom.
For pics afterwards again sharpest zoom.group shots shoot a min of f5.6 for a full group shot I usually shoot f11.
For bridal party pics I shoot as wide as I can. Usually trying to put the sun behind the couple / bridal party to ensure shadow free faces.
Reception I would go fast prime no flash on 1 body and fastest sharpest zoom with the flash on the other.
My go-to settings for the flash camera is iso between 800 and 1250, f4.0 and shutter around 100. Flash for simplicity put on ttl BL set at -0.7 and see how that goes. Your flash may struggle at anything over 150mm zoom.
Awesome thanks :encouragement:
Just found out there is a covered bridge and an 1867 restored barn at the site now I have some thinking to do
RocketCowboy
Senior Member
Just found out there is a covered bridge and an 1867 restored barn at the site now I have some thinking to do
Field trip!!!
LouCioccio
Senior Member
Here is guide I pickup along the way and may help.
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On your wedding day, you'll want to make sure your photographer captures those essential details you worked so hard on. To help him or her out, provide a list of "must-take" wedding photography shots. Check off your essentials below, and add any of your own creative ones. But don't check off too many – you'll want the photographer to have some time for creative license.
Wedding Photography Shots Before the Ceremony
___ Wedding dress lying over a chair
___ Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress
___ Mother of the bride fastening the bride's necklace
___ The bride's garter
___ The bride's veil
___ A close up of the bride's shoes peeking out from under the dress
___ Bride looking into a mirror
___ Bride looking out window
___ Bride and bridesmaids putting on makeup
___ Bride pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
___ Bride hugging parents
___ Bride touching up
___ Bride and parents leaving for ceremony
___ Groom tying tie
___ Groom looking into mirror
___ Bride looking out window
___ Groom pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
___ Groom hugging parents
___ Bride and parents leaving for ceremony
Wedding Photography Shots At the Ceremony
___ Outside of ceremony site
___ Guests walking into ceremony site
___ Bride and father entering ceremony site
___ Parents being seated
___ Grandparents being seated
___ Maid of honor walking down the aisle
___ Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
___ Flower girl and ring bearer walking down aisle
___ Groom waiting for bride
___ Ceremony musicians
___ Officiant
___ Altar or canopy during ceremony
___ Close up of bride, just before she makes her entrance
___ Bride and father walking down aisle
___ Groom seeing bride for first time
___ The back of bride and father walking down the aisle – with the groom waiting in the distance
___ Bride's father and Bride hugging at end of aisle
___ Shot of the audience from the bride and groom's point of view
___ The unity ceremony
___ Close up of bride and groom saying the vows
___ Wide shot of bride and groom saying the vows
___ Exchanging the rings
___ Close up of hands
___ The kiss
___ Bride & Groom walking up the aisle
___ Receiving line
___ Bride & Groom outside on steps
___ Guests throwing confetti/rose petals/birdseed
___ Bride & Groom hugging guests, laughing, getting congratulations
___ Bride & Groom getting in car
___ Bride & Groom in back seat
Posed Wedding Photography Before the Reception (These can also be taken before the ceremony)
___ Bride alone (full length)
___ Bride with Maid of Honor
___ Bride with bridesmaids
___ Groom with bridesmaids
___ Bride with parents
___ Bride & Groom together
___ Bride & Groom with parents
___ Bride & Groom with families
___ Bride & Groom with entire wedding party
___ Bride & Groom with flower girl and ringbearer
___ Groom with parents
___ Groom with best man
___ Groom with groomsmen
___ Bride with groomsmen
During the Reception (to help your photographer, you may wish to list these shots in the order they will happen at your reception)
___ Outside of reception site
___ Bride & Groom arriving
___ Bride & Groom greeting guests
___ Table centerpieces
___ Table setting
___ Bride & Groom's table (head table)
___ Musicians or DJ
___ Guest book
___ Place card table
___ Closeup of bride and groom's place card
___ Wedding cake
___ Groom's cake
___ Gift table
___ Decorations (specify which _________________________)
___ A shot of bride & groom with guests at each table
___ Bride with college alums
___ Groom with college alums
___ The buffet or, if having table service, a dinner serving
___ Bride & Groom's first dance
___ Bride & Father dancing
___ Groom & Mother dancing
___ Guests dancing
___ Bride & Groom cutting the cake
___ Bride & Groom feeding each other cake
___ Toasts (specify who is giving them: ____________________)
___ Bride & Groom drinking champagne
___ Signing the marriage license
___ Bride throwing bouquet
___ Groom retrieving garter
___ Groom tossing garter
___ Garter/Bouquet dance
___ The getaway car
___ Bride & Groom leaving party
___ Bride & Groom driving away
Guests the photographer shouldn't miss: (provide your photographer with a seating chart so that he can easily identify them)
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_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________-
On your wedding day, you'll want to make sure your photographer captures those essential details you worked so hard on. To help him or her out, provide a list of "must-take" wedding photography shots. Check off your essentials below, and add any of your own creative ones. But don't check off too many – you'll want the photographer to have some time for creative license.
Wedding Photography Shots Before the Ceremony
___ Wedding dress lying over a chair
___ Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress
___ Mother of the bride fastening the bride's necklace
___ The bride's garter
___ The bride's veil
___ A close up of the bride's shoes peeking out from under the dress
___ Bride looking into a mirror
___ Bride looking out window
___ Bride and bridesmaids putting on makeup
___ Bride pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
___ Bride hugging parents
___ Bride touching up
___ Bride and parents leaving for ceremony
___ Groom tying tie
___ Groom looking into mirror
___ Bride looking out window
___ Groom pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
___ Groom hugging parents
___ Bride and parents leaving for ceremony
Wedding Photography Shots At the Ceremony
___ Outside of ceremony site
___ Guests walking into ceremony site
___ Bride and father entering ceremony site
___ Parents being seated
___ Grandparents being seated
___ Maid of honor walking down the aisle
___ Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
___ Flower girl and ring bearer walking down aisle
___ Groom waiting for bride
___ Ceremony musicians
___ Officiant
___ Altar or canopy during ceremony
___ Close up of bride, just before she makes her entrance
___ Bride and father walking down aisle
___ Groom seeing bride for first time
___ The back of bride and father walking down the aisle – with the groom waiting in the distance
___ Bride's father and Bride hugging at end of aisle
___ Shot of the audience from the bride and groom's point of view
___ The unity ceremony
___ Close up of bride and groom saying the vows
___ Wide shot of bride and groom saying the vows
___ Exchanging the rings
___ Close up of hands
___ The kiss
___ Bride & Groom walking up the aisle
___ Receiving line
___ Bride & Groom outside on steps
___ Guests throwing confetti/rose petals/birdseed
___ Bride & Groom hugging guests, laughing, getting congratulations
___ Bride & Groom getting in car
___ Bride & Groom in back seat
Posed Wedding Photography Before the Reception (These can also be taken before the ceremony)
___ Bride alone (full length)
___ Bride with Maid of Honor
___ Bride with bridesmaids
___ Groom with bridesmaids
___ Bride with parents
___ Bride & Groom together
___ Bride & Groom with parents
___ Bride & Groom with families
___ Bride & Groom with entire wedding party
___ Bride & Groom with flower girl and ringbearer
___ Groom with parents
___ Groom with best man
___ Groom with groomsmen
___ Bride with groomsmen
During the Reception (to help your photographer, you may wish to list these shots in the order they will happen at your reception)
___ Outside of reception site
___ Bride & Groom arriving
___ Bride & Groom greeting guests
___ Table centerpieces
___ Table setting
___ Bride & Groom's table (head table)
___ Musicians or DJ
___ Guest book
___ Place card table
___ Closeup of bride and groom's place card
___ Wedding cake
___ Groom's cake
___ Gift table
___ Decorations (specify which _________________________)
___ A shot of bride & groom with guests at each table
___ Bride with college alums
___ Groom with college alums
___ The buffet or, if having table service, a dinner serving
___ Bride & Groom's first dance
___ Bride & Father dancing
___ Groom & Mother dancing
___ Guests dancing
___ Bride & Groom cutting the cake
___ Bride & Groom feeding each other cake
___ Toasts (specify who is giving them: ____________________)
___ Bride & Groom drinking champagne
___ Signing the marriage license
___ Bride throwing bouquet
___ Groom retrieving garter
___ Groom tossing garter
___ Garter/Bouquet dance
___ The getaway car
___ Bride & Groom leaving party
___ Bride & Groom driving away
Guests the photographer shouldn't miss: (provide your photographer with a seating chart so that he can easily identify them)
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
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RocketCowboy
Senior Member
Just post pictures on Monday.
He needs to post them Sunday so we can do some Monday morning quarterbacking.
RocketCowboy
Senior Member
He needs to post them Sunday so we can do some Monday morning quarterbacking.
Good call! Great audible!!!
Whiskeyman
Senior Member
LouCioccio
Senior Member
When I actively shot weddings this is basically what I carried:
4 -bodies same make , lenses: zoom, wide angle, portrait etc. the lenses mounted on the camera, two tripods (use both at church in strategic places also at reception), 4- strobes , plenty of cards usually rotated as certain camera/lens combo had the more usage. New cards each season (a little anal) on that one. Light stands and modifiers usually set up prior so no fiddling around. Wife was actually my second shooter, helping in getting people ready to be photographed, had an eye and a sewing kit for detail and actually a better photographer than me because of attention to detail. She actually got the girls to relax in the dressing room while photographing them as I did the groom and groomsmen.
I originally started with two cameras at the beginning and two strobes until one day a the strobe died; luckily the reception was at the other end of town and the camera store was in the middle. The is was in the 70's and I knew the owner and told him what happen. He said sign here (receipt) handed me a strobe and battery (a 510) and said come back Monday to finish the deal. I did buy the strobe a Honeywell.
You need backup on backup hence the multiple camera's lenses and flash as you cannot do over. At least with a portrait shoot you can do over but generally the wedding is a one time deal. Sometimes your lucky and you get a bride that is easy to work with like Jen. If the exif it was non-nikon.
Lou Cioccio
4 -bodies same make , lenses: zoom, wide angle, portrait etc. the lenses mounted on the camera, two tripods (use both at church in strategic places also at reception), 4- strobes , plenty of cards usually rotated as certain camera/lens combo had the more usage. New cards each season (a little anal) on that one. Light stands and modifiers usually set up prior so no fiddling around. Wife was actually my second shooter, helping in getting people ready to be photographed, had an eye and a sewing kit for detail and actually a better photographer than me because of attention to detail. She actually got the girls to relax in the dressing room while photographing them as I did the groom and groomsmen.
I originally started with two cameras at the beginning and two strobes until one day a the strobe died; luckily the reception was at the other end of town and the camera store was in the middle. The is was in the 70's and I knew the owner and told him what happen. He said sign here (receipt) handed me a strobe and battery (a 510) and said come back Monday to finish the deal. I did buy the strobe a Honeywell.
You need backup on backup hence the multiple camera's lenses and flash as you cannot do over. At least with a portrait shoot you can do over but generally the wedding is a one time deal. Sometimes your lucky and you get a bride that is easy to work with like Jen. If the exif it was non-nikon.
Lou Cioccio
He needs to post them Sunday so we can do some Monday morning quarterbacking.
OK some I've done processing oh BTW I have a new respect for wedding photographers
The venue
Bride and Groom
Groomsmen after ceremony shot :O
Yep they threw him in the air
Bride and bridesmaids
The Crew
Bride and Groom again
I did have fun doing it but holy crap under the cloudy skies and cloud cover changing every second (rain held off till we got inside) its a work out
Bikerbrent
Senior Member
Congratulations, looks like your pictures are going to be great. I did a couple of weddings back in the film days and this was enough to convince me I did not want to do it for a living. At list with digital you can chimp a few shots and see that all is working. With film, I did not have that luxury.
RocketCowboy
Senior Member
Looks good, Kevin!!! You earned yourself the beer Saturday night.
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