Help!!!!!!

Because a freind's photographer bailed, I've just been asked to a wedding tonight, outdoors. I need to know if if I'm in good shape to do this. I am a not a professional by any mean. I have two Canon bodies, a Canon 430 flash, and as far as lenses go, a 24-105, 18-55, 70-200. Do I need anything else...

I would like to throw a fast prime im the mix, and make sure you have plenty of batteries and memory cards.

I am okay on batteries and cards. Could you suggest a good prime, that won't break the bank today...

Canon 50mm f1.4 is a good one, or the 85mm f 1.8.

I have found a place nearby that has a 50mm 1.8, but they are out of the 1.4...

I don't like the 1.8. Its a cheap plastic lens, and although it can produce some great images, under the speed and pressure of a wedding it is kinda a pain to have to deal with.

Don't bother with the 1.8 it can't auto focus in low light to save its life!

Thanks for the help guys, it is much appreciated.

I think what you have is fine. I shoot 90% of my weddings with the 24-105mm only. If the whole thing is outdoors you won't be dealing with low-light churches or reception halls so just go with what you have, no need to rent! Use the 24-105mm on one body and the 70-200 on the other.

If the ceremony is not in a dark church, you can get away without a fast prime. Practice your flash techniques; whether fill flash, bouncing, or off-camera.

Don't be afraid of high ISO, especially indoors at night.

harlessphotography wrote in post #12006374
Because a freind's photographer bailed, I've just been asked to a wedding tonight, outdoors. I need to know if if I'm in good shape to do this. I am a not a professional by any mean. I have two Canon bodies, a Canon 430 flash, and as far as lenses go, a 24-105, 18-55, 70-200. Do I need anything else...

Yes you do, experience, but since it's a bit late for that. Just throw everything on auto and spray & pray.

So? How'd the shoot go?