I know most pro will say leave it at home, and at the same time, most pro are unwilling to shoot all the guest, or despise table shots..
what we have to realize is that most wedding, will always turn into a mini-reunion. Hence the guest meeting up together are just as special to them as the bride/groom special occasion.
I once was at a wedding where the \"great aunt\" flew in from Italy. Everyone wanted photos with her.. a different corner away from the bride and grooms.. do you expect the pro will come and shoot this? most likely not, unless he has second and third assistant...
So in all, check with your MIL why she wanted you there? any special person coming?
Then...
1. Check with the Pro if they are okay with this?
1A. Assumed they are okay, ask if you can use flash.. or better yet.. step aside when they are capturing the moments...nothing worst than distracted subject..due to multiple cameras being present.
2. check and understand the rules of the venue.. if they said no flash it means no flash...
Equipment wise.. you\'re good.. maybe extra batteries and memory card..and yes... leave the tripod at home, unless you want to do a small family portrait in the back corner (do check with pro first)
Skill wise - learn to shoot wide open :-D; ambient light.. etc..
Jul 31, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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