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What do I need to shoot wedding photography?
(Please answer only if you are very experienced.) I am a photographer who has just to make the most of the family, and child photography to date. I need some help because I have 2 weddings booked for this summer. I need to know a good lens, flash, and other equipment that might be useful. Nikon D80 I have right now. (Yes, I know, I'm not rich .. Some day I'll get something better.) One of the wedding is July 4 and I need advice on shooting people with fireworks, too. Any advice is highly appreciated! Thank you! =)
Definitely a security element, the lens and flash. You should not be the "reserve" unless the marriage is already in place. A lot of memory. New batteries and spare parts. This link is my standard wedding photographers for the first time. Http: / / photo.net www.rokkorfiles.com/Wedding101-page1.html also go and read the files first and beginners at the wedding and a forum for social events. Shooting a wedding is very different from the elderly and babies. It moves fast and there are very few opportunities to make a missed shot. And no do-overs if something fails (so the backup equipment is so important. Believe me, a camera or the flash may fail at any time, and must be able to switch seamlessly w / o missing a beat.) If the marriage is found in dark places, you need a fast lens. Perhaps a little ladder to get good angles if the wedding party is large. For shooting people and fireworks, use a shutter speed long enough to capture the explosions (start with 1 or 2 seconds and spend more time if necessary) and rear curtain flash to light the town. You will need a tripod and press the remote control. Try to zoom in for a few, makes some interesting effects. Also try painting with flares. I have shot weddings, 4 three years out of four, but have one for this year, which are great fun, usually informal, relaxed and outdoor events, so have fun shooting. But do not forget that still must be caught the same vaccines that are mandatory for any wedding. Good luck.
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