eden_soto___dallas_tx Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I'm shooting my first wedding in December 2, I use a Rebel XTI, I'm also planing on buying a better lens and a flash what do you recomend..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdp Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 How much do you have to spend? 24-70 2.8 (canon/tamron/sigma) 70-200 2.8 (canon/tamron/sigma) 550/580 flash (canon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal_danner Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I bought a Canon 28-105 F3.5-4.5 II USM lens on Ebay for my wedding photography a few weeks ago because I didn't want to lug two lenses around and I had a budget. I have heard from portrait and wedding photographers who swear by this lens. I've shot two weddings with this lens already. The image quality is great. Now I swear by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbst Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I think you need with XTI wide angle also. So suggest you to buy 17-40/4 L and a 580EX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_levine Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Do you have any experience shooting weddings? Do you have a complete set of back up gear (camera ,lens,flash)? Do you have the "eye" needed for shooting? Are your people handling and posing skills ready? Are you completely in control of things that can go wrong? Or of simple things like exposure? Weddings aren't brain surgery, but they happen at their own pace, not yours. And it easy for the tyro to be swept away and drowned. I assure you Im trying to encourage, not dis-courage you. But there is a lot that can wrong at weddings, and your pictures will be the proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annealmasy Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Dallas is a major hub. There should be a camera rental place in town where you could rent a selection of lenses, and even a flash. I suggest the following setup: -580 EX flash -16-35mm f2.8 lens -24-70mm f2.8 lens (OR, if you can, get the 17-85mm f4-f5.6 IS USM lens - it'll cover all the bases of the above two lenses, with a slightly smaller aperture.) -70-200mm f2.8 USM IS lens -If you can get a set of Pocket Wizards and an off-camera portable light that will greatly enhance your images, but you need to be comfortable with off-camera lighting first. If you've never used it, your first wedding isn't the time to learn. But it's a great goal for the future. -FLASHCARDS!!! Make sure you have plenty of flash memory. You will likely shoot MUCH more than you anticipate. You don't want to run out of space. We shoot RAW with a series of 2G cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hovland Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 You need a 2nd camera more than you need better lenses. Consider getting a cheap Rebel film camera with 400 film as a backup. The Sunpak flashes are pretty good and cheap. I have a 355 that works well as a simple TTL unit with my Nikon gear. Wedding Shot List Before Ceremony ___ Bride preparing (optional)___ Flowers and food setup___ Tables___ Candids of people arriving/mingling Ceremony ___ Shot of bride coming in ___ Closeups of exchange of vows and rings and kiss___ Shots of couple exiting Posed pictures after ceremony ___ B&G (3 shots each camera)___ B&G with family (3 shots each camera)___ B&G with wedding party (3 shots each camera) Reception ___ Bouquet toss___ Cake cutting___ Toasts___ First dances___ Table shots___ Candids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annealmasy Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 For rentals, check out these two places: Bolt Productions Digital 2410 Farrington St Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 234-8428 Dallas Camera 1321 Chemical St Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 630-4040 I'm not certain that they rent, but they were listed in the Yellow Pages as photographic rental houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstrutz Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I suggest you do some reading. You might want to start here... http://www.beaumontcameraclub.com/MiscInfo/My%20Wedding%20Tips.htm Have fun. Weddings are supposed to be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_wallace1 Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 The above link is good. Also, start studying posing, and how to keep people in a cheerful mood while you pose them for formals. I suck at this, so I gave up wedding photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hovland Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 William- If you are depressed then your mood will come through in your pictures of other people. Omega-3's are one good treatment for depression. Antidepressant drugs are not very effective- 75% of people on them still have symptoms of depression. Talk therapy is important- you may have a lot of inner anger that is manifesting as depression. Speaking from experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie_caswell Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 One tip... if ever in doubt shoot in shutter proiority (not sure what Canon calls it) and set the shutter at 1/60th indoors and 1/125th outdoors. I work for a very successful pro, and she shoots this way for every wedding compensating with the flash +/- when neded. Remarkably consistent. If you aren't a complete novice you should do fine. They are pretty predictable, but nerve racking. Whatever you do, keep it simple and work within your limitations. Don't be afraid to take charge and ask to retake a shot(within reason). Bring/buy lots of memory and shoot RAW. Don't forget a tripod and a cable release. Good for dark churches during the ceremony or dragging the shutter a bit (shooting at 1/30th) to help with formals. We use it with faster lenses like f/2.8 and they are a great aid! Indoors....if the ceilings aren't more than 12 feet then bounce all of your flash. The histogram is your best friend. Learn it. Know what it is telling you... Body #1...existing Rebel/kit lense (assuming that is your setup) with the 580 flash. Beg, borrow, or steal a second film or digital Body #2... 50mm f/1.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_sokal___dallas__tx Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Eden, Check out Competitive Camera for rentals. Good Luck, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eden_soto___dallas_tx Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 thank you for all the good advice..... I'll be reading more about weddings and can anyone recomend a good tripod easy to use.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hovland Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 My Bogen tripod has been good. Get one with legs which, when extended, bring the top of the head to your eye level without raising the post. I like the 3 way pan-tilt heads. Some people like ball heads, which can be quite expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_kinosh Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 I shoot Nikon, but I ahve a Sigma 24-125 2.8 lens that I love. NIce being able to shoot everything, or almost everything and not have to change lenses. Good uck! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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