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[clickcanon40]

I got a huge shoot coming up next week. The first Baptist in a neighboring town is having their Christmas play next week. It is an attraction that brings in thousands from both cities.

Through some crazy events, I was chosen to photograph the event. But this is all nerve racking. I dont wanna screw it up. Does anyone have helpful advice to help me along??

[johnstoy]

Are you willing to shoot low light without flash?..
Than use the 50mm f1.4 USM... It's pretty fast in low light... Use ISO 1000, 1250 or 1600... and shoot above 1/80th of a second...
Also, bring lots of memory cards... shoot as much as possible, and choose the best ones after you get back home.
Flash, traditionally is discouraged at shows...

[clickcanon40]

I got the 50mm 1.4 in preperation for the event. Thanks for conferming my thoughts on that though. I am allowed to use flash at the dress rehersal but not the actual shows of course.

[Nouks]

I've photographed in four churches the last couple of months, they all were DARK. So prepare using ISO 1600 and F1.4 or F1.8 lenses to get a nice exposed photo without too long shutter speeds :)