DickArnold Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Caution. I just shot an event with my XTi. I must have inadvertently changed the ISO four or five times by grabbing the camera where the ISO button is exposed. I caught it all but once and it blurred a few pictures. I really don't like that about the body. Nor do I like the awkward two finger apertkure change. I had not put the XTi to this use before. Just make sure you check regularly for ISO. I have done a lot of dusk and low light weddings. My suggestion is to supplement any low light pictures with enough flash to cover yourself. I found flash fill and flash great insurance. In any event I would come prepared to go to plan B if you have trouble focusing or can't get a reasonable exposure. I have had such bad light at one wedding I could not see to focus so I put my Bronica on F16 and turned the flash up and fired in the general direction. The pictures, on film, came out just fine with no bokeh and lots of depth of field. The bride looked nice. As suggested a tripod or monopod would be very helpful. I do not suggest underexposing in low light unless you want your pictures to get a rash that will be hard to take out in PS. A better body is a good idea as ISO 1600 should be better than the XTi. One decent 1.8 or better lens is good enough. I have done entire weddings with the MF equivilent to 50mm. That and a wide angle can get you home. I would not get wrapped up in any complicated lighting schemes. You only have so much time particularly during the ceremony and formals. You have to keep moving. I believe you about it being totally dark at four pm. It is getting close to that in New England right now. Good Luck. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_hall Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I'm taking in all this great advice and working through different ideas. I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you all for taking the time out to try and help me - it reminds me why I want to be part of this industry, working with all the lovely people that we are! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pallas Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I would recommend a flashgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I would tell the B&G that you will have to use flash during the ceremony, but that they should keep the minister around afterwards and you will re-stage the rings and kiss using natural light (and they will have to stay VERY still). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_king2 Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Tripods are essential. If you have more than 1 then strategically place them beforehand Also partially shooting it on film might be a very smart idea Tell the bride and groom to pause for a second for the photographs (alter, aisle etc). If you plan this in advance - there will be no problems You can bracket the shots and shoot in RAW - this will save your bacon Shoot lots in the very still parts of the service - when the congregation is sat down for example Using VR lenses will help a lot too Get a second shooter if you can - this stops you from moving around so much, and lets you use a tripod a little more Shame I'm not close, or I would have come and helped out BTW - ask the minister about the flash thing - they are often a little awkward about this. However - whatever they say, on the way back the Aisle, have your flashgun ready. He will never complain if you shoot with flash then - as 1/2 the congregation will be too. Just remember as you are backing out of the door, that you will be wanting fill-flash outside, as opposed to what you just used inside. I have presets on my flashgun to cope with this. You also you will need to rapidly re-white-balance your camera as you get outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photographicsafaris Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Snow on Christmas eve??? in ENGLAND Where are you getting this "snow" from? <p> If there is Snow, it opens up huge potential for bouncing off the snow outside, it could be interesting. <p> It sounds like your budget is restricted, equipment-wise <p> I would suggest that you recruit and practice with at least one assistant (holding) a reflector, then reflecting the on camera flash off a portable reflector, then the other bouncing off a larger umbrella on a tripod. <p> Use the reflector to "aim" the light for the target, use the Umbrella for the best ambient fill, set oppostite anything that could bounce the light. <br>Use a slower shutter speed to capture as much ambient as possible then rely upon the flash for the fill and freeze. <p> Use fast lenses, that are financially viable for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant g Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Justin, is there an update on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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