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webmailz3470
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 Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject: List of things I should bring while shooting pictures at a w |
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| I have to shoot pictures at a wedding in late May. I want to make a checklist, and get all the items I need now so I have enough time to get everything together.So, could you make me your own checklist so I can see if I forgot anything.Thank you.I was actually asked to shoot at this wedding which will be my first, and I am definitly taking this very seriously.I am not a beginner, I don't have a crappy camera or junky equipment.I've already done a pre-wedding photoshoot with this couple.They want me to do the pictures. I won't be the only photographer there.Only thing needed is a checklist to put against mine so I can see if I left anything out. |
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SkipD
Joined: 24 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject: List of things I should bring while shooting pictures at a w |
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| Whoa. Take this serious. It is a wedding. You could lose a friend for life.If you are asking that kind of question here you might want to consider bringing a wedding photographer.Seriously, there are tons of books on Wedding Photography. You should really get some and really study. I am glad you asked early and not the day before.Good luck! |
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SmupleSetleta
Joined: 03 Feb 2008
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Location: Kyrgyzstan
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject: List of things I should bring while shooting pictures at a w |
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| Be serious and tell them your not up to it and if the images are important to them to hire a pro.List: - Education or training in photography - 2 DSLR bodies- memory cards- batteries- tripod- fast mild tele lens- ultra wide lens for indoor group shots- 2 flash units- shot list |
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SteveP1624
Joined: 26 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject: List of things I should bring while shooting pictures at a w |
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| Opt out if you don't feel up to it but if you do it this may helpgood luckWedding Photography Check List HERE IS A HELPFUL CHECKLIST TO PRINT OUT AND GIVE TO YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER TO MAKE SURE HE/SHE CAPTURES ALL YOUR SPECIAL MOMENTS. Wedding Date ____/____/____ Photographer Start Time __________ __ Mother/Maid of Honor adjusting veil__ Bride putting on garter with bridesmaids looking onor Brides father putting on garter__ Bride in dressing room with mirror__ Corsage being pinned on mother__ Corsage being pinned on father__ Portrait of mother and bride__ Portrait of father and bride__ Brothers and sisters and bride__ Group Shot of Bride and bridesmaids__ Individual shots of Bride with each bridesmaids__ Bride leaving house with parents and bridesmaids__ Father helping bride into car AT THE CEREMONY LOCATION PRIOR TO CEREMONY __ Groom and groomsmen photographs__ Best man adjusting groom's tie__ Groom and best man handshaking__ Groom and groomsmen handshaking__ Groom with father__ Bride and matron of honor__ Bride with parents__ Bride and mother__ Bride and father__ Bride kissing father on the cheek__ Bride and mother with father looking on__ Bride and bridesmaids group pose in vestibule or dressing room__ Bride's mother on usher's arm__ Groom's mother on usher's arm__ Grandparents accompanied down the aisle__ Other people accompanied down aisle DURING THE CEREMONY __ Bridal party coming down the aisle__ Bridesmaids, flower girls, and ring bearer coming down the aisle__ Bride being taken down aisle by father__ Father giving away bride__ Shots during the ceremony itself (Pre-approved by officiator)(These can also be taken as setup shots after ceremony)__ Time exposure of overall area during ceremony AFTER THE CEREMONY AT CEREMONY LOCATION __ Bride and groom coming down the aisle__ Receiving line right after ceremony__ Best man signing certificate with bride and groom looking on__ Matron of honor signing certificate with bride and groom looking on SETUP POSES IN THE CEREMONY LOCATION With most of your formal poses 2-4 shots should taken to help eliminate blinking and assure a good smile. __ Groom kissing bride at the altar full length__ Groom kissing bride at the altar 3/4 pose__ Groom kissing bride at the altar tight head shot pose__ Groom putting ring on bride's finger__ Bride putting ring on groom's finger__ Bride and groom lighting candles, full length__ Bride and groom lighting candles, 3/4 pose__ Bride and groom's hands with rings and flowers__ Bride and groom with officiator__ Bride and groom and bridal party with officiator__ Other missed shots during ceremony__ Bride with bridemaids flowers around her__ Bride and groomsmen__ Groom with bridesmaids__ Bride and groom at ceremony location door (or stained glass window) in silhouette__ Bride and groom on the steps of ceremony location__ Bride and bridemaids on the steps of the ceremony location__ Groom and groomsmen on the steps of the ceremony location__ Group shots back inside ceremony location(Use ceremony location altar/steps, etc. as a studio)__ Bride and groom with bridal party standing__ Bride and groom with bridal party sitting__ Bride and groom with bridal party(alternating male and female)__ Bride and groom with all of the Brides family(as big as the bride would like to go)__ Bride and groom with brides immediate family__ Bride and groom with bride's parents__ Bride with her parents__ Bride with her mother__ Bride with her father __ Bride and groom with all of the groom's family(as big as the bride would like to go)__ Bride and groom with groom's immediate family__ Bride and groom with groom's parents__ Groom with his parents__ Groom with his mother__ Groom with his father__ Bride and groom with both sets of parents__ Bride and/or groom with special family members(e.g. favorite uncle, best friend, generations photograph, etc)__ Bride and groom leaving inside of ceremony location__ Getting into car or limo__ Shot through the sun roof of the limo__ Shot while seated in limo__ Wide shot of ceremony location/ceremony site and limo__ Mood shots in and around the ceremony location/grounds and/oron the way to the weddings reception site. OUTSIDE SHOTS __ Outdoor shots of bride and groom__ Outdoor shots of wedding party__ Shots of groom and best man__ Shots of groom and groomsmen__ Shots of bride and maid of honor__ Shots of bride and bridesmaids AT THE RECEPTION __ Receiving line (If not taken earlier)__ Wedding cake (prior to being cut)__ Guest book__ Guests signing book__ Wedding Favors__ Gift table__ Introduction of the wedding party__ Wedding party toasting bride and groom__ Close up of bride and groom toasting__ Close up of bride and groom at head table kissing__ Group shots of guests at their table during the meal__ First dance__ Parent dance__ Bride and father dance__ Groom and mother dance__ Parents dancing__ Bridal party dancing__ Guest dancing__ Bride showing rings to bridesmaids__ General dancing shots (wide and close up)__ Flower girl and ring bearer together__ Candids of guests and bridal party as conditions permit__ Bride and groom posed in front of the cake__ Cutting the cake__ Bride and groom feeding cake to one another__ Bride faking the bouquet toss__ Bride throwing the bouquet__ The catch of the bouquet__ Groom taking off garter__ Groom and garter__ Groom throwing the garter__ The catch of the garter__ Group shot of bride and groom with the recipients of thebouquet and garter__ Guest leaving__ Posed departure shot of bride and groom(kissing, waving, etc.)__ Getaway car__ Bride and groom leaving reception area (birdseed, rose pedals)__ Bride and groom in car as it goes in to the distance. Remember - all weddings are unique. Our wedding list is meant to be used only as a guide, not the rule. Many of the above shots are not needed by some couples, yet others want many more! You and your photographer should decide this as your wedding date approaches. |
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YOuD
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject: List of things I should bring while shooting pictures at a w |
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| Congrats, I have been shooting weddings for many years, though I am beginning to phase out of it for various reasons. You are probably not going to like what I say, but it is ESSENTIAL. You need BACK UPS for EVERY piece of equipment you have. You are ok to not have back ups for EVERY lens, but you better have at least ONE back up lens.You do need another camera body and another flash unit. Why? Because this is a once in a lifetime shoot. If a piece of equipment fails, you need to be able to immediately go to a back up to continue with the shoot. To not have back up equipment is taking a horrible risk. You should not accept one cent from the couple if you are putting their wedding photography at such risk.Also have plenty of spare batteries and film / memory cards.Ok...so say you have all necessary back up equipment.You need some form of WRITTEN contract stating EXACTLY what your responsibilities are and are not, and what you will provide to the couple after the wedding, and the estimated time it will take before they get their album / proofs etc. YOU and the COUPLE must sign this.Have an assistant with you also, if nothing else to keep an eye on your equipment. Be sure you do not place anything where someone can trip over it.Do you have liability insurance? Many venues will not even let you work without it. People will sue over anything today. If there is any way you can be blamed for something, they may do it, and without insurance, you are in a world of hurt. Here is where you can get insurance:http://www.packagechoice.com/Do you know your camera blindfolded? Can you make adjustments on the fly to compensate for ever changing lighting and areas? How are you going to set your shutter and aperture? I HOPE you are not going to just put the camera in full AUTO. If so, more than half your photos will be crap. What kind of diffusion are you using on your flash? How powerful is your flash? I use the Gary Fong Lightsphere, clear with white dome.I set my camera to shutter priority at about 1/40 and use the flash for fill with a +1EV at ISO 400.Now you may be beginning to understand why I am phasiing out of the wedding business. To do it WELL is a very stressful and demanding PROFESSION. I have also become very aggravated at the brides today that no longer know what good photography is. They just want a friend or relative to take photos for cheap, with no real thought of how well they may actually be able to do it. I have a feeling you fall into this catagory, and I certainly mean no "slings and arrows" to you, however, too many amateurs really have no idea of just what it takes to do wedding photography well, and WHY we professionals must charge the prices we do.So again, this was not probably what you wanted to hear, but I feel it is what you needed to hear.I wish you the best of luck.steve(I would post my website here with wedding photos, but the Yahoo gods would delete it as "self promotion"). |
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tipokotap
Joined: 08 Apr 2008
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Location: Honduras
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject: List of things I should bring while shooting pictures at a w |
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| So far I have:Nikon d300 and panasonic Fz-505 high speed memory cards (three 1gb,4gb,8gb)tripodNeed to purchase:512mb memory card4 extra battries (2 for each camera)2 flash units1 extra lensAnything to add? |
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saictuncali
Joined: 25 Feb 2008
Posts: 27
Location: World
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 1:50 am Post subject: List of things I should bring while shooting pictures at a w |
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| #2 SLRs (if possible try to shoot a mixture on both in case one memory card fails this way you will have some photos of everything)#A wide angle zoom 28-70, fast long zoom 55-200 for informal candids and a 50mm prime for the couple shots. #spare batteries fully charged for both flash and cameras#spare memory #lens cleaning items#tripod (just in case)#portable background if the weather forcast is bad#laptop to back up your shots, check sharpness etc#check you know how to use all the functions you might need on your camera#test your cameras a few days before to make sure they are working#input all the map directions into your sat nav.#list of the timetable of events so you don't miss out i.e cake cutting, first dance#list of shots required#try to get a reliable family member to assist you with advising who is who for the shots. #whistle to get people's attention when taking the photos. (-: Because there is always one who's chatting away to someone not in the picture#Agreement as to how you will deliver the photos i.e albums,dvd etc |
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tineyfiney9177
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 3:56 am Post subject: List of things I should bring while shooting pictures at a w |
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| you really should add Details to your question, instead of going on a different account and answering your own question.i'd like to add one thing:a tripod, or tripods. |
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