ken_carver1

The forest photo appears to be a vintage lens that would be very difficult to replicate and photos like that are why photographers still like to use them; they give the photo a look people can not easily replicate in photoshop. I agree with you that the other 3 photos are composed and exposed poorly.

Unless you have a huge studio a 24-70 2.8 on a full frame body for indoors portraits is all you need. Inside you have control over your lighting and background. .Outside you will need a a 70-200 2.8 or 85mm for background blur. Stay away from f4 lens outside unless you are using off camera lighting.<div></div>

<p>I beleive you could shoot a wedding as a newbie with any 20 mp body with a stabilized 70-200 2.8 and 50mm 1.4 as a minimal set up. Borrow or rent a compatable back up camera. If you decide that you dont like weddings you will always need those 2 lenses. If you decide you want to continue to make a living out of wedding photgraphy, you will have to invest in a full frame camera, ultra wide angle zoom, a macro lens, a 24-70 2.8, and a off camera lighting setup.</p>

<p>Church lighting is usally constant. If I am allowed lights, I set up them up in advance for f5.6 SS 80 Iso 400 and if I need 2.8 or 2.0 I will go down on my Iso and if I need more DOF I will go up on the ISO instead of messing with my lights; however, I keep pocket wizards on my lights if I do need any changes. If I can not use flash I make sure I have a hybrid tripod/monopod and shoot at 2.8 or faster and limit the Iso to 2000 for the shadows. I have recently added a second shooter to record the entire wedding in 4K so nothing is missed. </p> <p> </p>