Funeral Advice Please..

Well it is a family event...

I have been asked due to the absence of some family members to shoot a funeral and i think i have it pretty well covered but as it is a sensitive event i was just wanting to check i had covered all bases....

I will be shooting High ISO indoors no flash 70-200f2.8 mainly everything from a distance maybe some isle shots head shots including lecturn over the shoulder tears and hankies kind of stuff....Any advice would be appreciated...

As a guest, I took photos of a funeral once. I stayed in the back so I wouldn't be a distraction to anyone. It was a military service with flag folding, gun salute, taps and the unloading of the casket from the hearse.
The widow was pleased with the photos.

Pat

I use to shoot a lot of these, and one thing to remember is that clients want to use these moments to show others at a distance who cannot share in the moment. It was big for people who had family in another country who could not come. Ask for a little time with the loved one and shoot some establishing shots like one would shoot the cake and bouquet and all the niceities at a wedding. Shoot the flowers the book, The tie, suit, and all of that, and don't forget to shoot the loved one. Shoot available light if possible, and of course be discret.

thanks for the tips...

I wont pack the flash but i will take the 70-200f2.8 and the 851.8...

Wish me luck may post a few will have to see...

Dont forget the shots of family reunions.