Hello 365 community. I have a favor to ask of you, I need some help. I just found out I am going to be doing my first ever wedding shoot, I really excited but also very nervous. If you can give me any tips or advise or anything at all it would be greatly appreciated. Also I just have a basic dslr and a few different lenses, do I need to invest in anything else? Thank you so much in advance
Thats great then you dont need a flash. The light should be perfect.
If you do use a flash make sure you use a defuser and bouce your light. I would practice shooting in that type of lighting as much as you can before the wedding. Then you can see what you are dealing with. Have fun!!
I did two weddings this year and I felt the same way! My best advice is to ask to go to the rehearsal so you can take some test shots to see what you'll be working with. Plus while they walk down the aisle for a practice you can find the angles you want to be in. You will be less stressed the day of if you get the ceremony down! You will be able to find good spots for pictures after the ceremony as well. There's a few tutorials that give a good check list of what photos are most important. Bride w/ groom, bride w/ groom party, etc. Also, back up memory cards- I took over a thousand photos. And spare battery.
Good luck you will do great, and don't forget to enjoy yourself they picked you for a reason :)
You don't have any people in your 365 album. Start taking photos of people as soon as you can to get a feel of how light works on there faces and clothing. Visit the wedding location beforehand if you can to check it out. Then on the actual day try to anticipate actions of the bride and groom... Looks between the two, acts of tenderness, the kiss etc. Don't ask for reenactments. Take photographs of details as well as wide shots.
Go to ugly hedgehog website and search for threads on wedding photography. Most on there would say that because you asked this question, you are not ready to shot a wedding. I am not being cruel, only asking you to reevaluate what it takes to shot a wedding and if you can do all of that.
Hi Chelsea, on top of everything said here, my advise is to get a reliable 2nd shooter, as you don't want to miss a thing and there are no second chances. Don't worry, you'll do well =)
If the sun is bright, and the dress is a light colour, be careful not to lose it's detailling (lace, embroidery, etc)l by overexposing the highlights. Take meter readings all the time-the light will change. Ask the couple if they want any specific shots. Take a list of essential shots with you and try to get them all. Guests will start to drift off IMMEDIATELY after the ceremony - have an assistant to help herd them into groups before they disappear, and to take additional shots that you may miss. Take lots of reportage "casual" shots - formal groups are very boring, although most couples want them as they are a record of who was there. Oh, and take a spare camera...just in case the worst happens.
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@3rdxoff-thank you so much, great advise
If you do use a flash make sure you use a defuser and bouce your light. I would practice shooting in that type of lighting as much as you can before the wedding. Then you can see what you are dealing with. Have fun!!
Good luck you will do great, and don't forget to enjoy yourself they picked you for a reason :)
Find out what the couple likes and follow them. I hope this helps.