concert_images Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Hi, I'm an experienced amateur photographer, although I do mainly concerts and travel stuff. I'm best man at a wedding in 3 week's time in Norfolk, England. I've been asked to do photographs of the bridal party prior to the ceremony - purely whilst they are getting ready at home in the morning. There will be one bridesmaid, the bride and her baby, and the mother of the bride. Their cottage is very small and isn't great for natural light. I'll be working with a D2X, and I assume I'm going to have to resort to bouncing flash with my SB28DX. I'll probably use 17-35 f/2.8-4, 50mm f/1.8 and 28-70 f/2.8 lenses because of lack of space. I'm getting no guidance from them as to what they want so I'm going to do informal / reportage style shots. What I'm after is suggestions for the 'must have' shots, interesting angles, moments, key details to catch etc. I guess I'll want to convert some to black and white in PS so advice on the best way to do that from a D2X RAW file would also be appreciated. I'm not going to have any other equipment or lights, and it will be very very cold so we'll be staying indoors. Would people think it would also be worth loading up the old F100 with a roll of Delta 3200 for some grainy shots that I know won't need flash? D2X is fine at 1600 but lousy at 3200 IMHO. Many thanks, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djphoto Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Neil, the very best advice I can give you is to look at Jeff Ascough's web site and see how he handles this kind of situation. www.jeffascough.com I really don't believe you need anything faster than EI 1600. Don't hesitate to use those lenses wide open. It's your choice, of course, but I wouldn't want the distraction of trying to shoot both film and digital at the same time. Delta 3200 should be rated at 1600 for best results anyway. There are no specific "must-gets." Just observe everything that happens and try to cover it with as much artistry as possible. (Again, see Jeff Ascough's work!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 to answer your questions about the NEF file, I convert to B&W in ACR by desaturation the image and adjusting the temperature and tint sliders as needed to acheive the look I desire, you can also play with the individual color controls and the shadow tint. You probably won't need anything higher than ISO 800. Keep in mind that you're the best man, don't spend the entire day trying to run around and take pictures of everything possible, enjoy the day and make sure you're friend is ready for the wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concert_images Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 Thank you both. Stephen, what is ACR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_butner___portland__or Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Concert Images Contact me off-group, and I'll show you how I handle the same situations. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicola inglis Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I think there are some must-haves...you need to make sure that you have at least one potential enlargement for the living room wall; a 3/4 length portrait of B&G and a full length one of them showing a bit more of the location. They may not choose either but they'll feel that something is missing if they don't have the option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcorridan Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 ideas= puting on some kind of make up-putting on sandles/shoes- dress hanging- dress detail (hanging) flowers,gloves,invitation,all in one shot, or other combo-getting the kids ready-interaction with the rest of the party- mom putting veil on bride-<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djphoto Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Nicola, there aren't going to be any bride-and-groom shots. He is only photographing the bride getting ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonsmith Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Neil I would try and get the following. 1) Dress hanging up before the bride puts it on (try hanging it from a chandeler, or in a position where the light will catch it). 2) Detail shots - Close up showing texture of the dress, shoes, flowers, jewellry, perfume etc. 3) Bridesmaids putting the finishing touch on the brides dress. This is often quite a fun but emotional moment they will treasure. 4) If the mother / grandmother / aunts are around be sure to include them. I would load up the F100 with some 3200. Try and make use of light coming through a window. The picture attached was taken with Kodak Tmax 3200 using window light only.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonsmith Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Another pre-wedding shot<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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