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cedrict Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #1 · What can I do? A co-worker is getting married this weekend. She already has a photographer for the wedding and I have never done a wedding before. But I see this as a chance to get out, make some mistakes and learn. I have a Nikon D90 and the kit 18-105mm lens that came with it. I also have a SB-600 external flash. I know the equipment I have is not what is normally used at wedding, but what do you think my capabilities are for the wedding. What shots will I be able to catch? The wedding is outside in the afternoon and the reception is inside a hotel ballroom. I am just looking for a little advice or guidance from anyone who is willing to offer it. Thank you in advance. Jan 08, 2009 at 03:02 AM

manyquestions Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #2 · What can I do? http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/699883/0#6298774 Jan 08, 2009 at 03:12 AM

jcolman Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #3 · What can I do? From one wedding photographer noob to another, the best thing you can do is to stay out of the way of the hired photographer. Not to be mean but most photographers don't want someone else trying to shoot while they're working. Having said that, you may be able to grab some shots away from the action that the paid shooter is trying to capture. Just be respectful of the hired photographer and don't bother him/her while they're trying to do their job. Shooting weddings is stressful enough. Now, as to equipment and technique. Just shoot with what you have and what you know. Don't try to immulate others just yet. Once the wedding is over and you're back home, load the pics onto your computer and start studying them. Look for shots that didn't work and figure out why they didn't work. Then figure out how to correct the problem. Hope this helps. Jan 08, 2009 at 03:13 AM

cedrict Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #4 · What can I do? Thanks for the advice. I was definitely not planning on getting in the way of the hired photographer. I talked to the bride and she told me I would have access into the ballroom prior to the photographer and guest arriving and also the area where the ceremony would be held. Jan 08, 2009 at 04:07 AM

Secondlaw Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #5 · What can I do? One of my mistakes is not having fully charged batteries for the flash unit! Make sure you have extra's. When you're wedding is done, post the results, we'de love to see them! Jan 08, 2009 at 04:14 AM

Tad Killian Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #6 · What can I do? From one wedding photographer noob to another, the best thing you can do is to stay out of the way of the hired photographer. Noob, pro, or in between, it's a good idea. Keep that in mind. Thanks for the advice. I was definitely not planning on getting in the way of the hired photographer. I talked to the bride and she told me I would have access into the ballroom prior to the photographer and guest arriving and also the area where the ceremony would be held. I wonder if the hired photographer knows about this? Just curious. Why did the bride come to you and tell you this? Did she tell everyone this, or did you ask her about shooting? There's a big blank there. edited:spellin reealy bad Jan 08, 2009 at 04:26 AM

Gordon walker Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #7 · What can I do? I wonder if the hired photographer knows about this? Just curious. Why did the bride come to you and tell you this? Did she tell everyone this, or did you ask her about shooting? There's a big blank there. +1 Maybe she hired a photog for the formals only? Maybe that's the budget she is on? Jan 08, 2009 at 04:57 PM

jefferies1 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #8 · What can I do? No flash during the ceremony even outside and stay in your seat. Jan 08, 2009 at 07:24 PM

Tony Hoffer Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #9 · What can I do? jefferies1 wrote: No flash during the ceremony even outside and stay in your seat. +1.... STAY IN YOUR SEAT!!!! Let me also add something.... STAY IN YOUR SEAT!!!!! Jan 08, 2009 at 07:30 PM

unblinkable Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #10 · What can I do? With that lens, you can't get anything worth getting without being in the way... unless you're just talking about reception work. TOTALLY easy to take pictures there and never even SEE the hired photographer. I never mind cameras then. If you can get your hands on a longer lens... and you can hang back a ways, hiding behind trees or whatever... then it might be worth it. That's what I did for my first "try" at weddings before ever getting booked. And the images I took are still on the wall of the bride's house. But she never saw me there. Jan 08, 2009 at 07:34 PM

jcolman Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #11 · What can I do? Tony Hoffer wrote: jefferies1 wrote: No flash during the ceremony even outside and stay in your seat. +1.... STAY IN YOUR SEAT!!!! Let me also add something.... STAY IN YOUR SEAT!!!!! but...but...what if they don't offer me a seat!!! Push grandma out of the way and take hers?? Jan 08, 2009 at 08:46 PM

T-bone1 Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #12 · What can I do? I had the very same request from a co-worker. The hired photog did a great job, and they were happy with his work. I made it a priority to stay the heck out of his way and respect his working space. I didn't piggyback his shots at all. I focused on being where he wasn't, and worked at getting the best candids I could. As my gift, I presented her with the processed images on a disc. While they were happy with the paid shots, I was thrilled that their favorite shot, the one they chose to enlarge, came from me. Simple rule..."Do unto others..." If I was the hired shooter, I want room. Jan 09, 2009 at 01:16 AM

tastethehappy Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #13 · What can I do? T-bone1 wrote: While they were happy with the paid shots, I was thrilled that their favorite shot, the one they chose to enlarge, came from me. One of my co-workers had the same sentiment for a photo I took at his wedding a few years back too! Jan 09, 2009 at 01:37 AM

cedrict Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #14 · What can I do? I just want to thank everyone for their advice. I took it and stayed out of the photographers way, that is until he found me. Come to find out, the bride spoke very highly of me to him and he wanted to meet me. Salvadorians are awesome I must say. At the end of the night he took a look at a few of my shots and told me "Welcome to the game." I am very excited about learning what he has to teach me. Here are a few of my shots from the wedding. Jan 13, 2009 at 01:45 AM

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