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wedding pictures
hello,
My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she can't afford a photographer, so I want to take some pictures of just the bride and groom and maybe the brial party.Now I know this could be all wrong since the wedding is so special and my pictures might not be all that,but she knows I'm not professional and she is not paying me it's just something I would like to do for her. Anyways,getting the point. I have an olympus slr om-1 with a 49mm skylight(1b) filter.My friend's wedding is at a golf course and the pictures will be outdoor and partly shaded.I would also like to take some pictures that look soft and alittle fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of film and filters to use. Thanks lots, sarah -- Message posted via http://www.photokb.com |
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"sarah amaton via PhotoKB.com" wrote: hello, My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she can't afford a photographer, so I want to take some pictures of just the bride and groom and maybe the brial party.Now I know this could be all wrong since the wedding is so special and my pictures might not be all that,but she knows I'm not professional and she is not paying me it's just something I would like to do for her. Anyways,getting the point. I have an olympus slr om-1 with a 49mm skylight(1b) filter.My friend's wedding is at a golf course and the pictures will be outdoor and partly shaded.I would also like to take some pictures that look soft and alittle fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of film and filters to use. Thanks lots, sarah Oh boy here we go again. -- LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918 |
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"sarah amaton via PhotoKB.com" wrote: hello, My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she can't afford a photographer, so I want to take some pictures of just the bride and groom and maybe the brial party.Now I know this could be all wrong since the wedding is so special and my pictures might not be all that,but she knows I'm not professional and she is not paying me it's just something I would like to do for her. Anyways,getting the point. I have an olympus slr om-1 with a 49mm skylight(1b) filter.My friend's wedding is at a golf course and the pictures will be outdoor and partly shaded.I would also like to take some pictures that look soft and alittle fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of film and filters to use. Thanks lots, sarah Oh boy here we go again. -- LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918 |
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In article ,
"sarah amaton via PhotoKB.com" wrote: hello, My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she can't afford a photographer, so I want to take some pictures of just the bride and groom and maybe the brial party.Now I know this could be all wrong since the wedding is so special and my pictures might not be all that,but she knows I'm not professional and she is not paying me it's just something I would like to do for her. Anyways,getting the point. I have an olympus slr om-1 with a 49mm skylight(1b) filter.My friend's wedding is at a golf course and the pictures will be outdoor and partly shaded.I would also like to take some pictures that look soft and alittle fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of film and filters to use. Thanks lots, sarah Oh boy here we go again. -- LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918 |
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Gregory Blank wrote:
In article , "sarah amaton via PhotoKB.com" wrote: hello, My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she can't afford a photographer, so I want to take some pictures of just the bride and groom and maybe the brial party.Now I know this could be all wrong since the wedding is so special and my pictures might not be all that,but she knows I'm not professional and she is not paying me it's just something I would like to do for her. Anyways,getting the point. I have an olympus slr om-1 with a 49mm skylight(1b) filter.My friend's wedding is at a golf course and the pictures will be outdoor and partly shaded.I would also like to take some pictures that look soft and alittle fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of film and filters to use. Thanks lots, sarah Oh boy here we go again. How useful you have been. Good thing for all of us that you're here to relay such insight. Anyway... Firstly, I'm certainly no expert, but this is what I'd do. Bear in mind that it might be wrong (: Someone else heremight be able to help. Post also in some other groups like rec.photo and aus.photo etc if you want some more info. Given that you're shooting someone's wedding, then if you're not sure about something, then I'd recommend sticking with the basics. At least, stick with what you're very comfortable with. This is espeically important if you're shooting on film where you can't check to see that you've gotten the shots that you want. A wedding isnt the place for testing out new methods and experimenting (: If you really want something different, then shoot lots and lots and lots of film, bracket your exposures etc. Shoot as many as you can, so even if you have to throw 80% in the bin, you'll still get some good ones. I'm not saying you're a bad photographer, I'm just saying the more you shoot the greater your chances of success and getting a 'special' shot rather than a snap shot. You'll only get one chance. You dont have to print them all... get the lab to do negs only, or negs and a proof sheet. Then look through the negs and proof sheets to find the ones you want and get only those done. Shoot lots of 'normal' ones and some experimental ones. Also, consider shooting some black and white (real black and white, not C41) . They can turn out nice, but again, do lots of bracketing, especially if you're dealing with traditional dark shadows (suits) and bright whites (dresses) in the same frame. If you want 'soft' shots, you can get filters from Hoya and others that will do it for you. They're called Hoya Softener A and Softener B. THere's also a diffuser (it's called that) and also a filter that will soften only the edges, and leave a sharp centre (Hoya Centre Spot). Also, there are special films for shooting portraits that you might like to consider, such as the Fuji NPS160. There's also high contrast portrait film called NPC160 which can give nice high-contrast shots with bright colours. Do you have a flash that you know how to use well? If so, use some fill flash if they're in the shadows. Otherwise, move them somewhere that you can get good light (but not full blazing sun) If you have, or can borrow, an extra camera, then that's even better, because you can have black and white and normal film, or normal film and portrait film going at once, and you can shoot with one camera and then the other. Otherwise, use up an entire roll in one go, and then shoot with another roll straight after. Lastly, do lots of reading on the net on wedding techiniques. There'll be lots of good tips and tricks to use, and ways to make sure you get good shots. Most of all, good luck. I hope you get some nice shots (: Scott. |
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Gregory Blank wrote:
In article , "sarah amaton via PhotoKB.com" wrote: hello, My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she can't afford a photographer, so I want to take some pictures of just the bride and groom and maybe the brial party.Now I know this could be all wrong since the wedding is so special and my pictures might not be all that,but she knows I'm not professional and she is not paying me it's just something I would like to do for her. Anyways,getting the point. I have an olympus slr om-1 with a 49mm skylight(1b) filter.My friend's wedding is at a golf course and the pictures will be outdoor and partly shaded.I would also like to take some pictures that look soft and alittle fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of film and filters to use. Thanks lots, sarah Oh boy here we go again. How useful you have been. Good thing for all of us that you're here to relay such insight. Anyway... Firstly, I'm certainly no expert, but this is what I'd do. Bear in mind that it might be wrong (: Someone else heremight be able to help. Post also in some other groups like rec.photo and aus.photo etc if you want some more info. Given that you're shooting someone's wedding, then if you're not sure about something, then I'd recommend sticking with the basics. At least, stick with what you're very comfortable with. This is espeically important if you're shooting on film where you can't check to see that you've gotten the shots that you want. A wedding isnt the place for testing out new methods and experimenting (: If you really want something different, then shoot lots and lots and lots of film, bracket your exposures etc. Shoot as many as you can, so even if you have to throw 80% in the bin, you'll still get some good ones. I'm not saying you're a bad photographer, I'm just saying the more you shoot the greater your chances of success and getting a 'special' shot rather than a snap shot. You'll only get one chance. You dont have to print them all... get the lab to do negs only, or negs and a proof sheet. Then look through the negs and proof sheets to find the ones you want and get only those done. Shoot lots of 'normal' ones and some experimental ones. Also, consider shooting some black and white (real black and white, not C41) . They can turn out nice, but again, do lots of bracketing, especially if you're dealing with traditional dark shadows (suits) and bright whites (dresses) in the same frame. If you want 'soft' shots, you can get filters from Hoya and others that will do it for you. They're called Hoya Softener A and Softener B. THere's also a diffuser (it's called that) and also a filter that will soften only the edges, and leave a sharp centre (Hoya Centre Spot). Also, there are special films for shooting portraits that you might like to consider, such as the Fuji NPS160. There's also high contrast portrait film called NPC160 which can give nice high-contrast shots with bright colours. Do you have a flash that you know how to use well? If so, use some fill flash if they're in the shadows. Otherwise, move them somewhere that you can get good light (but not full blazing sun) If you have, or can borrow, an extra camera, then that's even better, because you can have black and white and normal film, or normal film and portrait film going at once, and you can shoot with one camera and then the other. Otherwise, use up an entire roll in one go, and then shoot with another roll straight after. Lastly, do lots of reading on the net on wedding techiniques. There'll be lots of good tips and tricks to use, and ways to make sure you get good shots. Most of all, good luck. I hope you get some nice shots (: Scott. |
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"sarah amaton via PhotoKB.com" wrote in
: hello, My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she can't afford a photographer, so I want to take some pictures of just the bride and groom and maybe the brial party.Now I know this could be all wrong since the wedding is so special and my pictures might not be all that,but she knows I'm not professional and she is not paying me it's just something I would like to do for her. Anyways,getting the point. I have an olympus slr om-1 with a 49mm skylight(1b) filter.My friend's wedding is at a golf course and the pictures will be outdoor and partly shaded.I would also like to take some pictures that look soft and alittle fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of film and filters to use. Thanks lots, sarah Scott's advice is pretty solid, but I'll add a little to it as well. Definitely some portrait film, Fuji NPH or Kodak Portra 400 is where I'd aim. Excellent skin tones and pleasant contrast levels. Buy, beg, borrow, or scrounge a couple of extra lenses if possible, 35mm and 85mm, or as close as you can get. 35mm will give you a wider view to do "locale" shots or small groups, 85mm or a little longer will be better for portraits. Even 50mm, when used close to people, can distort faces in an unflattering way. Standing back further and using a short telephoto works a lot better. Also, it gives better control over depth-of- field, letting the background go much softer while keeping your subject sharp. Avoid mixed lighting. Contrast always increases on film, even low- contrast film, and those soft shadows can become much darker in the prints. Try to stay in the same lighting, and for preference, open shade. Using a flash, even when the light seems sufficient, can help balance the light levels, but since you may not have time to get familiar with this, shoot with and without flash. Multiple shots of everything. It's that really great shot that someone will have their eyes closed in ;-) Couple of key things for weddings. Remember that the classic print size is 8x10, yet your film frame is a different ratio (8x12). Leave space on the sides when framing your photos to account for this cropping - in other words, think closer in terms of a square rather than using the entire frame. Also, be sure to shoot quite a few full-length poses, including feet. Get details of the dress, preferably from all sides, and as Scott says, bracket (shoot exposures a little above and below the exposure that the camera meter provides). White dresses and black tuxes often fool the camera meter, which is adjusted for middle grey. Watch every little detail. Your eye should rove the entire background visible in the frame, as well as every detail on the happy couple, for each shot. It's real easy to get that annoying distraction in there that can ruin a photo. Especially watch errant clothing, placement of hands, wilting flowers, and so on. Photo assistants are fabulous for this - two people knowing what to look for is always better, and one can rush forward and smooth the dress train while you hold position. Soft focus. A screw-on filter would probably annoy you, since your best bet is to shoot the same images with and without - they behave differently in different lighting, and have the most dreamy effect with *soft* backlighting. If you buy one, go instead for the square format slide-in filters intended with filter holders like Cokin, and simply hold it up in front of the lens when needed. In a pinch, you can also use a clean piece of old nylon hose stretched over the lens, a clear filter with petroleum jelly smeared around the outer edges, and if weather conditions permit, a hard huff of breath can condense onto the lens or filter long enough to work well, but you gotta move quick. Best bet: If you can arrange a test shoot ahead of time in the same locale and conditions, you will learn a tremendous amount. Take notes if necessary, but the couple of rolls you use will be wisely spent. Plan on failures. If you can't have a backup body, at least have loads of batteries, and a small tool kit. Lots of film. Straight and safety pins. Lots of lens cleaning materials. Don't let yourself get flustered - this leads to stupid errors you'll hate yourself for. Take breathers and think back over what you're doing, and watch the camera settings carefully. It's easy to forget you set aperture for high depth-of-field and are now in a situation where the shutter speed is too slow to handhold for sharp photos. All that said, relax and be upbeat and even a little goofy. At least half of the photographer's job is handling the subjects, and your emotions will be catching, so make them work for you. The 'happy' couple will probably be stressed out of their minds, so take control from them and do it like you've been doing it all your life - they'll be happy to let you handle it and much more relaxed. Have fun with it, and shoot a couple frames just for giggles. Take the opportunity to do a couple of informals and photojournalistic shots before and after, too. Hope this helps, and best of luck to you all. - Al. -- To reply, insert dash in address to match domain below Online photo gallery at www.wading-in.net |
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sarah amaton via PhotoKB.com wrote:
hello, My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she can't afford a photographer, so I want to take some pictures of just the bride and groom and maybe the brial party.Now I know this could be all wrong since the wedding is so special and my pictures might not be all that,but she knows I'm not professional and she is not paying me it's just something I would like to do for her. Anyways,getting the point. I have an olympus slr om-1 with a 49mm skylight(1b) filter.My friend's wedding is at a golf course and the pictures will be outdoor and partly shaded.I would also like to take some pictures that look soft and alittle fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of film and filters to use. Thanks lots, sarah Try to find a photography student willing to do it for cheap or for a portfolio. Even if they haven't shot weddings before, they should have a solid portfolio showing that they can shoot well, and artistically. If you live in a metropolitan area, craigslist.org is a good place to start looking. It may result in better pictures than you could do, and also allow you to enjoy the wedding. -- Whatevah / Jerry Horn Jerry {at} Whatevah.com (working address) Freelance Photography and Web services. spambait: |
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sarah amaton via PhotoKB.com wrote:
hello, My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she can't afford a photographer, so I want to take some pictures of just the bride and groom and maybe the brial party.Now I know this could be all wrong since the wedding is so special and my pictures might not be all that,but she knows I'm not professional and she is not paying me it's just something I would like to do for her. Anyways,getting the point. I have an olympus slr om-1 with a 49mm skylight(1b) filter.My friend's wedding is at a golf course and the pictures will be outdoor and partly shaded.I would also like to take some pictures that look soft and alittle fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of film and filters to use. Thanks lots, sarah Try to find a photography student willing to do it for cheap or for a portfolio. Even if they haven't shot weddings before, they should have a solid portfolio showing that they can shoot well, and artistically. If you live in a metropolitan area, craigslist.org is a good place to start looking. It may result in better pictures than you could do, and also allow you to enjoy the wedding. -- Whatevah / Jerry Horn Jerry {at} Whatevah.com (working address) Freelance Photography and Web services. spambait: |
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sarah amaton via PhotoKB.com wrote:
hello, My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she can't afford a photographer, so I want to take some pictures of just the bride and groom and maybe the brial party.Now I know this could be all wrong since the wedding is so special and my pictures might not be all that,but she knows I'm not professional and she is not paying me it's just something I would like to do for her. Anyways,getting the point. I have an olympus slr om-1 with a 49mm skylight(1b) filter.My friend's wedding is at a golf course and the pictures will be outdoor and partly shaded.I would also like to take some pictures that look soft and alittle fuzzy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of film and filters to use. Thanks lots, sarah Try to find a photography student willing to do it for cheap or for a portfolio. Even if they haven't shot weddings before, they should have a solid portfolio showing that they can shoot well, and artistically. If you live in a metropolitan area, craigslist.org is a good place to start looking. It may result in better pictures than you could do, and also allow you to enjoy the wedding. -- Whatevah / Jerry Horn Jerry {at} Whatevah.com (working address) Freelance Photography and Web services. spambait: |
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