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itsmeavi wrote:
Any suggestions for gear please.
Yes, as stated learning photography, lighting, posing, white balance, exposure, post processing, etc.. is not something that can be done in one workshop, or in one class. Learning to troubleshoot and work around problems that crop up is not for the faint of heart with weddings.
Being second or just a pack assistant to another wedding photographer is a great idea.
Gear suggestions.. really, honest and true.. get any body that has good AF on all the points it has and a 50mm 1.8 (stm version if canon) (or ONE midrange zoom) and then GO Practice. Why? because you don't know what you like, or what your style will be, or if weddings are even your cup of tea yet. Start good, but cheap and as you learn and grow you'll figure out what you should buy for the results you have in mind. You can learn everything it takes, and learn how to get around limitations with just a body and a 50mm - and will be a much better photographer for it.
At some point, you'll want to add some lighting gear, flash, light stand, triggers, and go off camera if you are really serious about this. Do everything on the cheap, within limits - don't bother with the constant light set ups.. start with flash, read everything you can get your hands on on the internet.. and after you practice post those pictures and ask for critique!
If you can't stand to be critiqued, then you will probably never grow.
Then you can start investing in the gear you will need for the results you want to produce, and you'll know what is important to you in the body you need. I shot on a canon 50D for 6-7 years before I finally started hitting situations where the sensor (not enough ISO) was limiting me and I moved, after much research, to my next body. But boy did I learn a TON on that camera.. and I didn't have to ask others or post for suggestions when I got the next body as I already knew what I wanted, and what my needs were. (body + lens.. upgraded lenses, then upgraded body - a good path to take)
Best of luck, and remember to have fun chasing that rabbit down the endless photography hole!
p...s... learning the business side is a must do as well.. how to sell, how to manage expectations.. *sigh* that is the skill set I'm working on now.
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