Sara Adams
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Post by Sara Adams on Jul 21, 2010 21:05:12 GMT -5
I was actually about to comment and say almost exactly what you just did. I think that asking the bride for input when you are a startup is a perfectly good idea until you learn the flow of events and have a style developed. I guess it's all a part of paying your dues as you work your way up the ladder. I understand what you're saying, I wasn't trying to argue. I'm glad it all ended up making sense in the end. Also, I don't consider this arguing at all! I enjoyed this conversation, it's nice to hear other peoples opinions based on their perspective.
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Post by FearingPix on Jul 22, 2010 20:43:36 GMT -5
All great advice so far! Kyle, you writing this down? trying to keep up! lol. so far i got im cheap and need a list. lol btw can some one explain table shots? thanks for all the input. i see what your saying about asking what they expect because they now expect it. i guess the best words i can offer to that is, i can take suggestions for what is wanted but i cant guarantee any shots
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Post by everlastingimages on Jul 22, 2010 21:21:47 GMT -5
Table shots are when you go to each individual table at the reception and photograph the people who are sitting there as a group, kind of an extension of the formal shots done at the church. For brides that usually request something like this, I tell them that it is far easier and less rude to the guests if we just did "group" shots at the reception, and have the DJ call out who was needed for photos. You don't necessarily need to ask the bride for shot suggestions, print off a wedding photo checklist that you can find on any wedding planning site and run through it. I have confidence that you'll already know what to shoot regardless. Also, if the bride does have specific formal requests, ask that she designate a family member to manage the list of shots, since odds are that they know who the family members are better than you do.
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Post by Thomas McKown on Jul 22, 2010 22:06:42 GMT -5
Also, if the bride does have specific formal requests, ask that she designate a family member to manage the list of shots, since odds are that they know who the family members are better than you do. Ditto! It also actually comes in really handy to have a family member help gather up the people needed for the shots because they know who is who.
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Post by FearingPix on Jul 25, 2010 14:48:17 GMT -5
ok, just found out........my cousin vince is going to help anmyways and he is going to let me use his equipment. so i will be shooting with a d700
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Post by Thomas McKown on Jul 25, 2010 21:59:41 GMT -5
ok, just found out........my cousin vince is going to help anmyways and he is going to let me use his equipment. so i will be shooting with a d700 Nice! What lenses will you get to use? Might not be a bad idea to bring your 20D along as well for a back up. You could maybe even con him into letting you use the D700 with a tele on it and your 20D with your 24-70. It is nice to have a dual camera setup.
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Post by FearingPix on Jul 26, 2010 7:43:24 GMT -5
that is true. but to me i seem to get better pictures with my fifty. idk why but i cant seem to use the 24-70 right all the time. is there a trick or something to certain lens?
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Post by Thomas McKown on Jul 26, 2010 21:53:17 GMT -5
that is true. but to me i seem to get better pictures with my fifty. idk why but i cant seem to use the 24-70 right all the time. is there a trick or something to certain lens? No, but if the 50mm suits you well, just go with it! I think that a normal prime on one camera and a telephoto prime on a second camera would be a pretty sweet setup as well. I love being able to get the close shots from a long way away.
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Post by FearingPix on Aug 13, 2010 20:45:24 GMT -5
tomorrow is the 14th! wish me luck
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Sara Adams
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Post by Sara Adams on Aug 17, 2010 0:20:20 GMT -5
Good luck! .... Oh wait.
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