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09/07/2007 02:39:17 AM · #1 |
Its my sisters wedding and i am going to be shooting pictures this sunday 9/9/07. its going to be up in lake tahoe and all i have is a Canon Rebel xti with a 18-55mm lens (standard). And a semi backup canon powershot s3 is. Any tips on how to get the best pictures. Its going to be in a yatch...she dont care how the quality is because she knows im "amature"...but i want the best .......any tips?
Message edited by author 2007-09-07 03:04:14. |
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09/07/2007 03:34:33 AM · #2 |
| Can someone really help me on this |
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09/07/2007 03:47:22 AM · #3 |
You might be better of renting another lens to be honest
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 will help or even if you can, buy the 50mm f1.8 otherwise you may have to get right in between everyone and personal. Not sure about light on the yatch I've never shot on one before but I imagine outside will be great, inside a bit dark. Try to get a decent flash too, the 'on camera' flash might not cut it very well. I can imagine the flash bouncing off the walls so you may want to run a few testers with the flash pointing UP, never direct in the faces of people.
Good luck |
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09/07/2007 05:21:46 AM · #4 |
100% agree with MAK here.
We get a lot of these questions on here and people on here probably get bored of me saying the same thing, but always happy to offer advice.
First off make sure you shoot in RAW mode. So that leas me onto, make sure you have enough compact-flash memory for the day.
Beg, borrow or steal (or rent) a decent 70-200mm lens (ideally f2.8) you will be able to nail soe lovely shots with that, failing that an 85 f1.8 is an idea lens aswell. If you are allowed to use flash then make sure youget an external flashgun as well, try to avoid using the one built into your camera.
All the above stuff can be rented for a relatively small amount, and the big plus is you will have it all weekend, so once the wedding is out of the way you can get out there and play with it!!! Fun!
There are literally hundreds of posts on here regarding one-off weddings and how best to aproach it.
Have fun and good luck!! |
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09/07/2007 05:26:28 AM · #5 |
If you have the time, i'd look for the 50mm 1.8 on eBay or try finding a used version in a store somwehere.
The 85mm is great as well but the 50mm becomes 80mm equivalent with the 1.6 crop so you could get away with it.
Also, i'd go for black and white photos and they tend to look better for weddings but if you shoot in RAW this isn't an issue, but echoing the other guys, i'd take a 4gb card at least for this.
Otherwise, I think you'll be ok. |
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09/07/2007 09:43:43 AM · #6 |
| Unless this is a multi-million $$ mega-yacht (which I tend to think it's not since his sister isn't hiring a pro photog) then I think he's going to be up close and personal with everyone as a necessity. Yes, he might want to borrow something a little longer than 18-55 for some close-up/detail shots or if he can get up on the bridge, but if he plans to be down on deck with everyone else then he's going to need to a wider lens, with at least 18mm (28mm effective) for full-length shots, so the kit lens should work for most things. |
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09/07/2007 09:48:56 AM · #7 |
| no, but up on deck a nice long lens will be great for portraits. |
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09/07/2007 10:28:29 AM · #8 |
| Thats true, it's just the kit lens isnt very good in most circumstances, but anything is better than nothing I suppose. |
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09/07/2007 11:20:36 AM · #9 |
go to the rehearsal and take lots of test pics! :0)
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09/07/2007 11:28:58 AM · #10 |
Short notice, but I ordered the 50mm 1.8 II from BHphoto and it got here within 3 days...and just from the few shots taken with it...incredible lens for such a VERY low price.
Message edited by author 2007-09-07 11:29:07.
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09/08/2007 03:14:54 AM · #11 |
| Thanx im might go to the photoshop tomarrow and rent one... do they rent..ill check ....what mode should i shoot in i mean im going to be outside and the water reflects light real good so lighting wont be much dificult.... |
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09/08/2007 03:22:43 AM · #12 |
Shoot in A mode dude. That's A for Aperture not Auto. If you REALLY ain't sure then maybe you should set your ISO to auto too and shoot the whole deal with the lens wide open. The only problem there being you may get a few soft shots but it does give you the benefit of not having to think to much about camera settings
Aperture Priority mode
Auto ISO on
External flash
50mm
70-200mm
beer
looking forward to seeing some shots
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09/08/2007 08:08:29 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by MAK:
looking forward to seeing some shots |
Is this like people who watch racing for the accidents?
:D
MattO
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