p.3 #2 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
paparazzinick wrote:
banned? wow you must have some real assholes that ruin it for the others in your area.
2 churches in PGH come to mind when you say banned. I was told in both that I must stay in the back. I politely said, "I know what I am doing. I've been doing this for years, but I appreciate your concern." Smiled and walked away. I did what I wanted, but with respect and reason. The minister and lady that told me to stay in the back both came up to me after and said how they did not even notice me up front and moving around. I was welcome to come back and shoot if thats how I was going to work.
Come on, I am 6'2" 265lbs. Not the hardest thing to miss
Now, since you mentioned this. In comparison, I see how things got a little better. A few years back, I guess it was much more newcomers who had no knowledge of a church customs. So, we're pushed back and be quit type thing from a church lady. Despite, I don't wanna be banned no matter what. Last wedd. stupid door was squeaking and when i came in at the middle of the ceremony, everyone looked at me like wtf...so I thought may be this is it. But it was OK and I never used that door again.
p.3 #3 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
TRReichman wrote:
I use one body with 1 lens the majority of the day (D3s and 24-120). I need an sb700 for the reception and I like to shoot portraits with a 70-200. That's all I need.
I'd also bring a d3, d600, 28mm, 50mm, a 180mm and additional flash. My wife has her kit too, so we have plenty of backup. We recently got Think Tank Airport Navigator bags for the wedding day (sort of half-sized rollers with a top-loading option). If it doesn't fit in those 2 bags we don't bring it. I'm waiting on Fuji to see what they bring out this year and I may downsize further. All I carry on me is the d3s+24-120 in hand though.
p.3 #4 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
Ian Boys wrote:
I would love to shoot one with just an x100s. The next request I get where they have no money, I'll suggest it.
I have a lo budget in Sept. I always wanna use all my glass for the variety but on this one, may be I should try really one body/one glass(?) KISS(M)! Keep It Simple Stupid Me!
p.3 #5 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
D. Diggler wrote:
I use a tripod from the back of the church.
well, i use that too in the back, but half way from a side or behind the altar (or sides) I can move quietly only with a mono. Trying to drag my tripod during the ceremony with bann me as well. So it stays in the back or balcony for fish and back view. (My wife did that part and now I have to do it somehow lightweight way, 85 with no support?)
p.3 #7 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
Absolute minimum?
2 bodies, 24-70/2.8, a mid telephoto prime, and a flash.
That said, the goal for me is never to get by with a little as possible. It's to do the best job possible - and this requires me to be somewhat gear heavy.
p.3 #8 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
My wife and I usually shoot together. For most weddings, though, I just use my D700 and 35mm while she mainly uses her D700 and a 50 or 85. We have two flashes. She uses hers at every wedding, and I use mine at around half of them, depending on reception lighting. if I shot alone, I'd feel comfortable with my D700, a 35, an 85, and a backup with a 50 on it. I'd bring my tiny flash if i remembered it.
p.3 #9 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
I shoot mainly with my D700 and a 24-70. I love the 24-70. I carry two bodies during ceremonies most weddings with a 70-200. One flash.
I bring three bodies, 4 flashes, three transceivers, stands, reflectors, various glass.
I dont pack for a wedding really I bring what I have that stays in my camera bag all the time anyways. Stands and reflectors are always in the trunk of my car no matter what. I also rent the 70-200. If I need something extra I get it.
Ive never shot in a church and only three indoor ceremonies. Two were a rain issues or it would have been outside. Only one noon so far as well, most are after 4pm. All but one wedding was at the venue. Ive shot about 30 weddings and about 10 misc events. I tend to need/use more at events because many are indoors.
p.3 #10 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
Depending on the mood I bring on me 1 d800 with a 24-70 and 105 macro or 1 d800 with sigma 35 1.4 and and sigma 85 1.4. I also have a sb 800 on me. I have a lens changer 2 on me with the lens and/or flash not in use.
I have backup d600 and the set of lens I'm not using and another sb 800 in a backpack.
p.3 #11 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
Last year I carried the whole kitchen sink. This year I have really reduced the amount I carry. Sometimes too many choices can be distracting. I now bring:
D4
X100
24 1.4
50 1.8
85 1.4
TT Lens Changer 2
Other stuff in main bag:
35 1.4
105 VR (only for ring shots)
Sb-900 x 3
Batteries
Triggers
p.3 #12 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
maxwell1295 wrote:
BTW, I worked solo almost exclusively for the past 3 years. I just started working with an assistant this year. It's good having an extra pair of hands around and someone who can run and grab something if you need it. Now I just need to teach her how to drive a stick...
hire me
i'm quite good with that since in Italy automatic gear are not so common (btw i can drive automatic too)
p.3 #13 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
I think anyone creating art for their client's "should" have a descent arsenal of prime lenses, and maybe a good zoom or two. If you're one of these guys though that can shoot a whole wedding with a 35mm or some zoom, then more power to you. Although I think you run the risk of just producing pictures, which is fine, it's just not what I do.
p.3 #17 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
If it weren't for the dark cavernous churches with their draconian limitations, I'd probably go 5DMKIII, 50L, 135L, and x-100 99% of the time. Churches make the necessity for more lenses, otherwise, I'd be good with that. Manfrotto micro stand and one 42" shoot-through and my 600ex-rt might be needed too?
p.3 #19 · What would be minimum you're willing to take to a wedding?
I shoot with a thinktank harness/pouches and spider elite holsters.
On my person:
D3s
D3
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8
85 1.8 (I love the bokeh for the detail shots)
Extension tubes (for the 85)
SB-910
Sekonic L-358 (just in case)
Extra batteries, lens cloth and sensor swabs
In my bag:
D7000 (the "oh crap something broke" body)
50 1.8
SB-900 x 3
Stands
Ezybox
Triggers
I know I run heavier than most, and I'd like to downsize my setup, but I'm so "in the groove" with it that I don't want to mess with how I do things.
This year I have really reduced the amount I carry. Sometimes too many choices can be distracting. I now bring:
