Gorgeous, but dark chapel...any suggestions? -post YOUR shots please

[rcarey]

I have a wedding this saturday at the NW College Chapel in the twin cities. Has anyone ever shot there? It is beautiful and has very old character with marble pillars and a high ceiling. I know I can do some long shutterspeed shots from the tripod of the empty interior, but I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for the ceremony close-ups and such.

Challenge! If you have picture examples, please post and also list what you did with your camera and your PP. Thanks!

[Shadiow]

Just go to West Photo and rent an 85L and a 50L and you will be fine.

[Karl Johnston]

Just take your iso up to 1600. Cam will handle it just fine.

[Shadiow]

Not at f/5.6. Not in this building.

http://www.westphoto.com/

Honestly, their weekend rental rates are very good. It would cost you just a little bit, but would be well worth it.

50mm 1.2 L................................................. ...... 30.00
85mm 1.2 L................................................. ...... 25.00
70-200mm 2.8 L IS .............................................. 30.00

I would rent these three at a minimum. And then consider renting a few 580EX Flashes and corresponding Pocket wizards.

If you are strapped for cash... At a minimum I would rent the 50 1.2 and the 70-200 IS. You can thank me later! In fact, call now and reserve them for the day you need them.

[Shadiow]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldofarun/3104127585/

This should give you an idea of what a challenge this is!

[jenne]

Ditto with everyone else. You should be able to handle it with the 70-200 2.8 IS and the 50 or the 80 1.2.

800-1000 ISO may even suffice... at 1600, your exposure needs to be dead on, otherwise the noise just looks like crap. Be sure you don't underexpose too much otherwise you'll have a difficult time handling the noise in PP'ing trying to bring up the exposure.

[rcarey]

thank you ALL for your great advice! Great tips and feedback.