Help please

[Titch_]

I have just purchased my 1st DSLR (450D) and have a twin lens pack, (18-55 and 70-300)

I have been asked to take photo's at a blessing. They had there main wedding aboard and now having a small gathering in a church, mainly family.

I am SOOO nervous i have never done anything like this ever! I keep annoying my mum by taking pics of her while watching TV so i can get some practice in as its on SUNDAY.

BTW they no of my lack of experiance.

I haven't Evan had my camera a week yet (i picked it up on weds) It had been EVERYWHERE with me so far. Evan work (bearing in mind i work at a stable yard, looking after hunt horses)


ALL advise please I think i will need it!

[S.Horton]

Get a tripod.

If you can, go to the church a few times with a friend (or family member) and practice.

[theghost]

with the lenses you have DO not be afraid to up the iso for indoors as you never mentioned flash
you still get good quality pic from iso 1250 think you have on yours just make sure focus is spot on
focus on the EYES

[deeslk]

You might also need a flash too the onboard probably will not be enough.

[4Bucks]

I have the exact same kit and am very new to photography. The best purchase I have made is a flash (Canon 430EX) and a tripod. This camera kit has been very forgiving and kind to my lack of experience.
One newbie pointer that I have figured out when using auto settings. Zoom the lens as close as you desire, remember to push the "trigger" button half way to focus, and the rest of the way for the picture. When I first got the camera I would get trigger happy and the camera didn't get a chance to focus. Another tip I stumbled onto... if you use the 70-300 lens the main subject stays in focus and the back ground blurs (**I will include an example) I am just to the point of experimenting in manual modes. While I know a pro wouldn't use auto much it is a good stepping stone for us new guys... and the "auto" features of todays SLRs are amazing.
Good luck my friend,
Rob
** http://flickr.com/photos/32596288@N06/3043727207/

[Dennis_Hammer]

Get a good flash and practice and practice practice. See if you can get into the venue to check out camrera settings (test shots) and spots to shoot from the less you have to think about the day of your first important shoot the better.