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12/11/2007 03:16:05 PM · #1 |
Hey all, I finally got booked for a wedding outside of the family. Now is the time that I get very serious. I want to get a book, and want to know if anyone may know of which book is best to get.
I would also like some pointers, if you got'em.
I have the rebel xt. my best lens is the 28-135 is usm 3.5-5.6. This should be a good enough lens right?
I am also getting rid of my crappy flash and getting a canon 430ex.
let me know your expertise :-)
Thanks!!!! |
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12/11/2007 03:21:29 PM · #2 |
| Uh, what is your back-up camera...? |
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12/11/2007 03:23:28 PM · #3 |
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12/11/2007 03:24:24 PM · #4 |
No back up,
the wedding is july 12th |
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12/11/2007 03:24:47 PM · #5 |
Congrats on getting booked... now make sure your nuts are screwed on straight... you're in for a ride... having said that start here for wedding threads.
Wedding thread 1
Wedding thread 2
Wedding thread 3
Wedding thread 4
Wedding thread 5
Whens your wedding? make sure you're ready cause the worst thing in the world is a pissed off bride. |
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12/11/2007 03:25:18 PM · #6 |
I hope this is an outdoor daytime event. That glass isnt near fast enough for most churches or reception halls. You will also need some backup equipment and preferably a couple of flashes. Visit as many online wedding photography forums as you can to get ideas.
MattO
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12/11/2007 03:25:49 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by GueDesigns:
No back up,
the wedding is july 12th |
GET A @#$% BACK UP CAMERA
you really don't want to be doing a wedding without... really |
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12/11/2007 03:26:22 PM · #8 |
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12/11/2007 03:29:57 PM · #9 |
Don't forget to check this out too...
Wedding Tutorial |
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12/11/2007 03:30:34 PM · #10 |
| getting a back up wouldn't be a problem as I have a few friends with canon EOS. but no one has a better lens. |
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12/11/2007 03:35:56 PM · #11 |
| I don't do weddings (often) but I would defintly agree w/ the previous post that the first thing you need is a backup camera. If you are shooting that day and drop the camera and it breaks or it stopps working then what do you do? You can't tell the Bride and Groom "sorry my camera died" Cause they will probably strangle you on the spot. I would get a faster piece of glass as well. You can probably rent bboth camrea and lens at a local camera shop for the weekend, just make sure you book in advance. Good luck and do lots of research and practice before hand. I also offered to do the reherasal for free to get a feel for the church/ venue and to get a practice run down. I'm sure the Pro here have much more advice that will be usefull for you. |
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12/11/2007 03:38:54 PM · #12 |
| Well, I would say you need some more glass. Preferably fast glass. I think you have 2 options. Rent some glass between now and the wedding to get used to it and then rent again for the wedding or go out and buy more glass. Now, as far as what glass. I am sure lots of people will give you advice, but here is mine. Consider the 70-200 2.8L IS and a fast prime either the 50 or the 85. To save costs you can get either or both of those in the non L versions. But your 28-135 (which I have) will not do well indoors for most churches. Additionally if you just go with 1 flash on the camera you will either be blowing images out potentially and still fighting red eye or the flash will be too far away and you might still end up with major problems with your 28-135. Soooo, all that said I would say rent or buy some glass! And good luck! Glad you have lots of time to prepare! |
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12/11/2007 03:39:41 PM · #13 |
Best advice I can give you is this. Take the deposit you were given(you did get one right?) and put it down on at least one fast prime. Canon 85 1.8? or perhaps the 50 1.8 and buy a used/preowned 580EX. You will need alot of power especially with slower lens. So get all the light you can. Get a diffuser(lightsphere or stofens omnibounce) and practice until you are proficient with them in darker lighting situations.
MattO
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12/11/2007 04:11:16 PM · #14 |
The 85mm 1.8 would be a great choice or a 50mm 1.4. The 85mm 1.8 is my lens of choice for weddings.
The 50mm 1.8 is fast enough and quality of photos is good enough, but lowlight AF on it sucks.
A pretty good tutorial by a photographer I really admire: here
;-)
Oh, it's already been posted... ooops.
Message edited by author 2007-12-11 16:15:07.
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12/11/2007 04:15:58 PM · #15 |
| how much do you think it is to rent some better glass? |
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12/11/2007 04:29:12 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by GueDesigns:
how much do you think it is to rent some better glass? |
One of the local shops here rents most lenses for $30/day ($55 if you want a 300mm 2.8L) and if you pick it up Friday afternoon and return it first thing Monday morning, they only charge you one day's rental! That is Friday evening and ALL weekend for $30! |
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12/11/2007 04:37:24 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by GueDesigns:
No back up,
the wedding is july 12th |
Start praying now. |
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12/11/2007 04:39:05 PM · #18 |
Quick google business search yielded these:
See if these places rent:
Penn Camera Exchange Inc (these guys have rental info on their webpage)
352 Domer Ave
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-0001
penncamera.com
Severna Park Photo
551-C Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.
Severna Park, MD 21146
410-647-9694
severnaparkphoto.com
Ritz Camera Center (several in the area)
7900 Ritchie Hwy # D215
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-5550
ritzcamera.com
Wolf Camera & Video
189 Annapolis Mall
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-8606
Message edited by author 2007-12-11 16:41:45. |
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12/11/2007 04:40:58 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by drewbixcube:
Originally posted by GueDesigns:
how much do you think it is to rent some better glass? |
One of the local shops here rents most lenses for $30/day ($55 if you want a 300mm 2.8L) and if you pick it up Friday afternoon and return it first thing Monday morning, they only charge you one day's rental! That is Friday evening and ALL weekend for $30! |
Or you could make friends with someone on DPC who will loan you glass and shoot backup for you at the same time, nice way to cover the wedding, make new friends, and get to use new glass all at the same time. :D
MattO
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12/11/2007 04:42:26 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by MattO:
Or you could make friends with someone on DPC who will loan you glass and shoot backup for you at the same time, nice way to cover the wedding, make new friends, and get to use new glass all at the same time. :D
MattO |
Here-here!
ETA: ...and who said the internet wasn't good for anything!
Message edited by author 2007-12-11 16:43:46. |
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12/11/2007 04:46:54 PM · #21 |
I haven't done a wedding, but I have done 3 in 1 events (LE/Mil-sim, airsoft).
Some things you will find invaluable, good shoes, extra batteries, coffee, decent lens (it doesn't have to be a "L" lens), more coffee, extra memory, and if things are being thrown around the room.. let's say 200-400FPS (feet per second) then safety glasses are a must. If you are like me, never go on a empty stomach, low blood sugar can give shaky hands. And other things to consider, a cleaning kit, extra camera body that you are familiar with! |
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12/11/2007 05:19:02 PM · #22 |
To quote myself from another thread...
Someone pays you $2000+(or whatever you charge... at the end of the day, the price matters less than the memories) to photograph the most important day of their life.
Your camera breaks.
You:
"Sorry guys, heres your money back! Were cool, right?"
Them:
"Wheres my pictures?"
You:
"Yeah, about that... Theres 6, of your uncle joey doing shots with the bridesmaids..."
Them:
"I'LL F*&(#@!$ KILL YOU!!" |
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12/11/2007 05:26:21 PM · #23 |
you can always rent a backup body, or rent a better body and use your 350D as a backup.
//www.lensrentals.com is where i rented a 17-40mm f/4L USM from. fast service. super nice. will rent from them again. |
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12/11/2007 05:32:00 PM · #24 |
I have only done a couple of weddings, mostly shot with my Tamron 28-300, which is F3.5 to 6.3. It works well outdoors, though sucks indoors and needs lots of flash power to get anything useable, which in turn absolutely eats through the AA cells...
You may also struggle with 28mm being your widest, especially once you are indoors.
Whatever lens you use, Flash is your friend, so get that 580EX or the best you can afford and learn to bounce it!
I usually have my 50mm F1.8 on my second body (350D) for use in the church etc.
I did recently borrow a friends 24-70mm 2.8L - Man what a difference!
Indoor shooting became soooo much easier, though your are limited with DOF when using F2.8!
Memory - You need LOADS. You will need AT LEAST 4GB of memory, especially if you shoot RAW, which is highly recommended. |
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12/11/2007 08:33:41 PM · #25 |
I've rented lenses and flashes from Service Photo on Falls Road in Baltimore in the past. Their number is 410-235-6200. They carry the 70-200 IS. Their prices are reasonable, but you'd better call ASAP if you want to reserve equipment for a summer wedding. BTW....I'm in Ellicott City :)
Message edited by author 2007-12-11 20:34:49. |
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