my first wedding

[redemptioncalls]

i just recently got hired to do a weeding shoot. the people want pretty basic non too extravegant things. i just need to know what all i need to keep in mind (equipment, certain shots to look for, etc.) thanks for the help.

-tyler

[*Mike*]

I have a shot sheet I can email ya. Just pm me your email if you want it. It has all the shots wedding photogs usually get. We give it to our interns when they start. If a copy would help, its all yours.

A good rule of thumb is to follow the bride, and to capture anything that the family invested in for the occasion. So, flowers, cakes, band, limo, rings, etc. That way you get all the detail shots, and you keep your emphasis on the bride - since it's her big day. (Yeah, I know the groom's too.)

[tlc]

i just recently got hired to do a weeding shoot. the people want pretty basic non too extravegant things. i just need to know what all i need to keep in mind (equipment, certain shots to look for, etc.) thanks for the help.

-tyler

bring some knee pads, some cover-alls, and some really good weed killer. :shock:

i recommend some close ups of actually applying the weed killer to the weed, and maybe a few of them actually pulling up the weeds as well. if all else fails, use your wide lens and do a shot of as many of the weeds in one frame as you can.

later, you can use some different actions, like gausian blur, etc. to overall enhance the weeds and make them look really nice. :lol:


sorry... just couldnt resist.

[Keith33]

I have a shot sheet I can email ya. Just pm me your email if you want it. It has all the shots wedding photogs usually get. We give it to our interns when they start. If a copy would help, its all yours.

A good rule of thumb is to follow the bride, and to capture anything that the family invested in for the occasion. So, flowers, cakes, band, limo, rings, etc. That way you get all the detail shots, and you keep your emphasis on the bride - since it's her big day. (Yeah, I know the groom's too.)

Hi Mike,
Could I get a copy of that too? I have my first real wedding (I've done a few small home based weddings as favors) in a little over a month from now.
Thanks in advance,
Keith

[cplchip]

Mike! Would yo consider just posting that list for all us fledglings who don't have the luxery of being a second shooter and could use all the help and suggestions we can get?
CHIP

[jjmucker]

Mike! Would yo consider just posting that list for all us fledglings who don't have the luxery of being a second shooter and could use all the help and suggestions we can get?
CHIP


i second that too. that'd be great thanks :D

[sblais]

bring some knee pads, some cover-alls, and some really good weed killer. :shock:

i recommend some close ups of actually applying the weed killer to the weed, and maybe a few of them actually pulling up the weeds as well. if all else fails, use your wide lens and do a shot of as many of the weeds in one frame as you can.

later, you can use some different actions, like gausian blur, etc. to overall enhance the weeds and make them look really nice. :lol:


sorry... just couldnt resist.

I was more thinking of another definition to the work weed :lol: :eek:

[liza]

You can Google shot lists. There are a number of them on the internet.

[mmahoney]

I'd take a more artistic approach than TLC and use a mower with a mounted remote cam on top .. this will facilitate low angle shots. Keep the shutter speeds up to freeze the weed fragments as they fly out of the mower and be sure to post some pics.
Mike

[liza]

As for what you need, make sure you have a wide zoom and a telephoto zoom with an f/2.8 aperture. IS is very helpful, also. A good flash with bounce capability and a diffuser should also be on your list. Most importantly, you should have two camera bodies and around 10GB of memory. Shoot in RAW, as exposure during a wedding can be tricky with the white dress and black tuxes. Oh, and extra batteries for the flash and the camera should be in your bag as well.

[Scott_Quier]

You can Google shot lists. There are a number of them on the internet.Here's one that I've put together (link (http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/gallery/2194654)). It's a little long - but it covers a lot of ground. Also, understand that there is no way all these shots can be done in one day.

[*Mike*]

This is the sheet (http://www.bellesphotography.com/weddingshotsheet.pdf)we give to our interns. Its fairly basic and gets them into the mindset of the kinds of details that need capturing that day.

[cplchip]

Thanks Mike and Scott both will be helpful. as far as I'm conserned there is no such thing as too much Knolwadge or information.
CHIP

[jjmucker]

thanks guys :D

[Gill Taylor]

Would suggest assisting a couple of wedding photographers first. This is not a job to be taken lightly and if you are at all flustered on the day you will not survive.

There are key shots you must take - bride and dad, bridesmaids, wedding party arriving, processional, recessional, signing register, b&g in car, groups, cake cut / smash etc - then there are the nice-to-haves - flowers, venue details, other details, the list is endless.

Kit - never shoot with only one body on you - always have a backup. Charge batteries the night before and bring spares. You need a wide angle, a standard zoom and a tele in order to grab every opportunity, and you need to be able to switch quickly between these.

Finally - research web sites for ideas of shots. Feel free to go into my client area and look at some full weddings.

All the best.