Third Wedding, First "Winter Wedding", need advice on lighting

Elizabeth44 · 8th of February 2007 (Thu)

Hi there! Well, I"m very nervous. Tomorrow I am shooting a wedding which will make it #3. The bride is an acquaintance and asked me to do it, it's her second marriage and she has two daughters (who are around 20) and her fiance has a daughter as well. It's pretty cold here in Ontario and we've had a whopping bit of snow these past few days.
My biggest concern about tomorrow is the lighting. We are going to try and take a couple outdoor shots. I know she wants a group one outside. My concern is the snow and what be the best settings to prevent over exposure.
I shoot with a 5D and will probably use my 24-105mm for the group shot.
Any advice on winter shot settings ? Shoud a use a fill flash?

PixelChick78 · 8th of February 2007 (Thu)

my trick is i meter the light at my hand to start, then ignore the camer's light meter after that. The camera will think you are over exposed because of all the white snow but you won't be. Make sure when you meter your hand is the only thing in the viewfinder. Good luck! Hope that helps, post some pics after.

Elizabeth44 · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Thanks PC. I found some great reading on another thread. I went outside and did some practicing so I think I"m ready! I've been on a few photo forums but so far, this one is the best! Very informative..

CyberPet · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Overexpose, as the camera's metering will be fooled by the snow. 1.5 to 2 stops (check your exposure while shooting).

8th of February 2007 (Thu)	#1
Elizabeth44 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 153 IMAGE EDITING OK	Third Wedding, First "Winter Wedding", need advice on lighting Hi there! Well, I"m very nervous. Tomorrow I am shooting a wedding which will make it #3. The bride is an acquaintance and asked me to do it, it's her second marriage and she has two daughters (who are around 20) and her fiance has a daughter as well. It's pretty cold here in Ontario and we've had a whopping bit of snow these past few days. My biggest concern about tomorrow is the lighting. We are going to try and take a couple outdoor shots. I know she wants a group one outside. My concern is the snow and what be the best settings to prevent over exposure. I shoot with a 5D and will probably use my 24-105mm for the group shot. Any advice on winter shot settings ? Shoud a use a fill flash? __________________ Angela - Canon 5D MKII, 5D, 20D Canon 24-105mm L IS, 28-135mm IS, 70-200mm L IS, 100-400m L IS, 75-300mm, SIGMA 105mm DG Macro.

8th of February 2007 (Thu)	#2
PixelChick78 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 607 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Third Wedding, First "Winter Wedding", need advice on lighting my trick is i meter the light at my hand to start, then ignore the camer's light meter after that. The camera will think you are over exposed because of all the white snow but you won't be. Make sure when you meter your hand is the only thing in the viewfinder. Good luck! Hope that helps, post some pics after. __________________ http://cestchicphoto.com http://cestchicphotography.blogspot.com/

9th of February 2007 (Fri)	#4
CyberPet Hiding Under a Rock Join Date: May 2005 Location: Piteå, Sweden Posts: 4,052 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Third Wedding, First "Winter Wedding", need advice on lighting Overexpose, as the camera's metering will be fooled by the snow. 1.5 to 2 stops (check your exposure while shooting). __________________ /Petra Hall Click here to view my geeky gear list I shoot as much as possible in available light... sometimes, my flash is available – Joe Buissink

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