5 More Quickfire Questions for Wedding Photographers

[Banbert]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1.

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2.

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3.

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4.

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5.

As always thanks to all that reply. :)

[tim]

Here's my quickfire answers.

1. One of mine.
2. Probably 17-55 F2.8 IS, maybe a 24-70 F2.8 L.
3. No, I love shooting weddings.
4. Lightsphere.
5. Oh h3ll yes. Nervous, excited, pumped up, and a whole bunch of other emotions too. I think if I ever lose this i'll give it up.

[Yella Fella]

im a wannabe but will answer anyways...

1) someone elses, probably one of yervant's, love his work
2) depending on the wedding and style... if mainly formals then probably 24-70L, else 70-200 IS
3) Cool portraits/motorsport but im still learning :P
4) Having the time to set up a studio lighting, bit hardcore but if you get the time then why not i guess
5) Get a lot of adrenaline rushes, and i always look back on pics and a few books to get more inspiration

ignore my answers, i aint a pro, just like answering Q's :D

[Padawan Dad]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. One that I took.

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. 17-55 IS... without a doubt!

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Love shooting infant & toddlers (wait that doesn't sound right!) I like to take their pictures... But weddings are still my favorite... I get a rush eveytime.

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. Battery Grip!

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Everytime! I love shooting weddings, and I get excited everytime! Everyone is a challange and a learning experience.

As always thanks to all that reply. :)

[bethany138]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. I don't really have a favorite.. but I really don't like any of mine.. so I guess someone elses..lol.

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. I mainly use my 24 -70 L but I REALLY want a 70-200 2.8 L. Bad. So.. if somebody wants to donate one.... :)

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. I really like shooting concerts and music promotional work... my fav thing is working with models tho.

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. Flash Brackets....ick.

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Usually more nervous than anything...

:eek:

[Arnie1]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
Someone else. 2 come to mind, one by Joe Buissink and the other Gino Lucadamo

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
24-70 f2.8L....although I couldn't do without a 70-200!

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
porn?

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
yup...nother one here for flash brackets...total pain in the ass, get an ST-E2 and a better light direction

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
Don't sleep well the night before and usually get quiet anxious at some point....usually the service. Nerves are a good thing, they indicate you care!

[picturecrazy]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. don't really got a favourite, though I love to be wowed by other people's work. It pumps me up to do a better job on my weddings.

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. EF-S 17-55 F2.8

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Well... maybe beautiful women lined up at my door to hand me money and shoot them nude?? Hahaha, I'm not into studio settings so I guess weddings are #1. I also love shooting cars.

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. Not one thing specifically, but the insistance that you must use L or you're a loser. I've been laughed at for using the canon 17-55 and 17-85.

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. yes, of course. Nervous too... I don't think that ever goes away. And if it does, then it would probably be best to switch jobs.

[tommy_london]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. When I find it it's highly unlikely that it'll be one of mine

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. 17-55 2.8 IS

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3.Naked girls, live bands, far away places

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4.Battery grip, suit & tie

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Yep, it's still fun though and I've loved everyone (so far)

[cdifoto]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. Don't have one.

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. 24-70L

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Lesbian Porn.

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. Ego.

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Only when they hand me the check.

[Wedding Shooter]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. One that I took.

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. 24-70 2.8L on a full frame body.

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Landscapes.

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. Flash Bracket.

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Yes.

As always thanks to all that reply. :)

Cheers,

Chris

[jillybean]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. Someone else

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. 17-55 f1.8

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. small children portraits

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. not sure

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. every single time and stay that way until all the proofs are printed

[jessiper]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. Someone else

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. I really like my 24-105mm, but am looking forward to getting a 70-200mm 2.8

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Nope, although I love taking pictures of all kinds of things, weddings is my favorite

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. battery grip, especially because of the price

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. I get really excited and nervous beforehand, but when I get there I just start seeing things and get into a groove

[song4themoon]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. Dont have a certain favorite, but I have seen a few that I loved and those were not mine

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. If I had to choose from one I got then I would take the 50mm 1.8

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. I really enjoy taking maternity and newborn pictures.. but I like it equally

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. I would say Battery Grip

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Yes

[twinsrus]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. One I took a long time ago when I used film

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. EF-S 17-55mm. I wish I could afford one.

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Nope (though I liked the comment about beautiful women ;-) )

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. Battery packs. I found out after getting one that I really don't need it if I do it right.

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Everytime. These people are putting a lot of faith in me. I want to make sure I justify their confidence.

As always thanks to all that reply. :smile:

[xandria]

1) Favorite wedding photo: A) Impossible to choose just one - of my own or someone elses.
2) One lens: A) nifty fifty
3) Rather shoot than a wedding: A) Not rather shoot, but in addition to shooting weddings I love to shoot people and "stuff", I'm not really into animals or landscapes - but I HAVE to have variety.
4) Overrated item: A) I can't think of any piece of equipment that would be "overrated", but I have to agree with other's about inflated ego's....the, I am the sexy, all-powerful photographer. Especially the guys that have the snarl on their face while doing a shoot - - geesh, lighten up. It's akin to a radio D.J.
5) Still excited: A) There's nothing like the excitement I feel right before a shoot (wedding or otherwise). Yes, *shivers* it's very exciting. I'm always telling people that photography is my addiction...it's my drug.

[SuzyView]

1) I have a bunch of favorites, some are my own.
2) 24-70L
3) Landscapes - sunrises and sunsets I love solitude
4) thinking you can catch it all and the pay stinks when it's free.
5) Sometimes. If the B&G are going to give me lots of time, I love it. If I only have an hour to shoot 400 shots, that's asking a lot. I don't like that.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. One I took.

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. 24-70L.

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Most anything. I love wildlife.

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. long lenses, I guess. They're just not usually necessary unless you really have to stay out of the way. Pretty much everything you see used, is a "must".

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. I don't get excited..I get nervous. Don't want to screw up the big day.

As always thanks to all that reply. :)
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[jamiewexler]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. Someone else (Joe Buissink)

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. On a 20/30D, Canon 17-55 f2.8 IS

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Nope - love shooting people. Portraits are a close second.

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. That's a general question that's likely to spark a heated debate! While not overrated, the piece of kit I use the least is my tripod...

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Absolutely - what a high!

[Wilt]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. Hard to be unbiased in this response!

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. If I owned it, Canon 17-55 f/2.8

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Landscapes, product shots

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. Lightsphere

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Yup! Much less nervous that the first wedding season, thought!

[coreypolis]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
someone else

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
I'll go unconventinal, 70-200 IS

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
wildlife, thoug drunk groomsmen are just about as hard to shoot

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
oncamera direct flash

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
if you don't you should rethink your career

As always thanks to all that reply. :)
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[kampphoto]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. One I shot

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. 24-70mm f2.8

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Not really. It's fun shooting the joy that is a wedding.

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. Nothing is overratted if it has a use.

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. You betcha.

[Phil V]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. Me

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. 24-70 2.8

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. No, I love the emotion.

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. The magical Canon L is overrated. for a 5% difference in performance (sometimes less) we are charged a 100% increase in price (sometimes more). Yet lots of people will tell you that it's a necessity. Quality is necessary, fast glass is necessary for some styles of shooting, but a label is NEVER necessary.

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Yes, and when it stops I'll probably retire.

[PIXI_666]

Q1. Is your all time favourite wedding photo one that you took or one that someone else shot ?
A1. One that i took, mainly because they are friends and i can reminisce the memory myself - it means more to me :)

Q2. If you had to shoot a wedding with only one lens which lens would you choose ?
A2. 17-85mm IS

Q3. Is there anything that you would rather shoot more than weddings ?
A3. Fashion & Commercial - working for a mag or advertising agency!

Q4. Whats the most overrated bit of kit used by wedding photographers ?
A4. I have to agree - flash brackets, i have never needed one personally, also battery grips!

Q5. Do you still get excited / an adrenalie rush when your about to shoot a wedding ?
A5. Yes, i don't think that will ever go away, im gonna miss the industry, but im hoping to move onto bigger things CAREER wise and getting paid a salary rather than a bit on the side and not knowing when my next cash in hand is gonna be. I could have NEVER had my wedding business as an up and running full time stint!

[cdifoto]

What's with all the bracket bashing? I love mine! :)

C'mon Jewel...you know you need one! :p

[PIXI_666]

i guess its coz i just never bought one so i am used to my setup NOW if you know what i mean?

[Phil V]

I hate using a flash bracket, but compared to the shadows on upright shots w on camera flash - it's a godsend.