Hello There!

I've just started the site. I've been doing photography since I was a kid, but I started proper photography about three years ago. I've been taking pictures of anything/everything, but I mostly do my friend's Senior Pictures. However, I'm photographing my first wedding at the end of August and I'm so excited/nervous! I can't wait! I've been researching some wedding photographs to get ideas, but I'd like to see if anyone had some tips or suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by Carlton Ward on July 15, 2009 at 8:16pm

Hi Blair,
When it comes to wedding photography - there are lots & lots of tips. 1st - have lots of backups. Backup camera, backup flashes, CF cards, etc.. I usually have 2 cameras set up with 2 different lenses (wide/normal lens) for capturing the scene and a zoom for getting up close. Depending on the situation, I take my Alien Bees or my speedlights with umbrellas for group portraits and a good low light lens (like a 50mm f/1.4) for low light shooting. The Portraits of the Bride/Groom and the family portraits are the biggest sellers but the journalistic style of shooting everyone during the wedding day tell the story. I try to get both as best as I can. I have lots of links with lists and other do/donts for wedding photography if you need them. I am sure there are many more experienced wedding shooters here as I do maybe 1 or 2 weddings a year (by choice) but I have taken classes and shot enough of them & know the ins & outs of what to expect. Try to visit the venue beforehand to get an idea of what lighting challenges you will be faced with.
Welcome to Picture Social Blair,
Carlton

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Permalink Reply by Blair Marie on July 16, 2009 at 5:52pm

Thank you! I already have two camera's set up and ready to use and have gone over what shots the bride and groom want, and shots that I think are also important on the big day. I'm very familiar with the venue, since I used to attend the church it was at, but the couple and I are going to the venue together to decide where we want the group shots taken.
I don't have any umbrellas (since I'm still just starting, I haven't gotten into the heavy-duty equipment) and so I'm also nervous about lighting, but I'm hoping everything will be okay, since the church is always well-lit.

Thank you very much!
Blair

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Permalink Reply by Sage on July 16, 2009 at 10:40am

Hi, I'm Sage, welcome to the group =)

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Permalink Reply by Blair Marie on July 16, 2009 at 5:56pm

Hi Sage! Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Blair Marie on July 16, 2009 at 5:56pm

Hi!

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Permalink Reply by Michael Cabusi on July 17, 2009 at 3:21pm

Hafa Adai and welcome, Blair. I've not had the pleasure of shooting a wedding yet but if I had to give one piece of advice it would be...

Bring a 2nd shooter :)

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Permalink Reply by Blair Marie on July 18, 2009 at 2:36pm

Hi there, and thanks!
I actually have a 2nd shooter planned. She's just going to be candids and things like that, since she's not that great (yet!) but she's going to be there and help me out. :)