lindamccague

<p>I do too.</p><div></div>

<p>LOL! I'm going to have to find out if in fact the flash is ACTUALLY firing or not. I'll get her to bring it over. I'd just like to test it under the same conditions as a wedding. I'll also use it for a bit at the next one and see.<br>

<a href="../photodb/user?user_id=820080">Ben Goren</a> <a href="../member-status-icons"><img title="Subscriber" src="http://static.photo.net/v3graphics/member-status-icons/sub6.gif" alt="" /><img title="Frequent poster" src="http://static.photo.net/v3graphics/member-status-icons/2rolls.gif" alt="" /></a>, Oct 02, 2009; 12:38 p.m.</p>

<p>Linda,<br />If the flash actually fired on that first picture, I’ll eat my lens hood.</p>

<p>Another example. I wasn't watching her flash as I was photographing.I thought we had fixed her problem with the batteries. I' m going to have to get my hands on her flash before the next wedding or let her use my spare.</p><div></div>

<p >We went to the Planet Neil workshop and he uses TTL and quite often camera sync speed and I saw this works. Also my shots are taken with almost the same settings and there is much more light. I assume we were both bouncing and she was also using Neil's "black foamie" as was I.</p>

<p >EXIF data shows that the flash did indeed fire.</p>

<p ><a href="http://www.photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=529256">Rosina DiBello</a> <a href="http://www.photo.net/member-status-icons"></a>, Oct 02, 2009; 12:37 p.m.</p>

 

<p>She might want to go with manual on the flash (rather than ttl) at 1/2 to 3/4 power so it doesn't drain the flash right away...<br />and change her setting to 1/60 - was she bouncing flash? if so she might want to try angled with a bounce cap-</p>

 

<p>I don't think its just the flash not recycling as ALL her reception photos are like this. Here's another example. This time ISO 1600 f4 1/160 I shot again at ISO 2000 f3.2 1/160.<br>

Is there any way to tell from the EXIF data what the flash EV was? I can't find it and would love to see it.</p>

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<p>Great ideas everyone! My next wedding is later in Oct. and the bride is concerned with rain and wanted outdoor photos as the hall on the outside is VERY NICE, but the inside not so much. I also have a set of white bridal party umbrellas if they are willing to venture outside for a while.</p>

<p>Maybe someone can help me figure this out. My 2nd seems to have quite a bit of trouble with her flash. She's wondering if something is wrong with the flash. I've been trying to help her troubleshoot and it came out before the last wedding that the batteries aren't usually changed until the flash won't fire. I was planning to use her flash and see what results I would get, but when I heard she just doesn't changed the batteries I thought the problem would be solved and I didn't take her flash.<br />When I downloaded the pictures I was very surprised to see the dark images compared to mine. Especially as we used almost the same settings for the images. We also recently went to Neil van Niekerk's flash workshop and it was great.<br />I showed her these images and asked her if she had dialed the flash up or down at all during the day / night. She says she did not have it dialed down for these indoor shots. I was wondering if she had forgot and left it dialed down after doing some fill flash outside earlier.<br />If you have any insight I'd love to hear it as I'm pretty confused. It seems to me as these settings are almost the same there should be more ambiant light in her photos. Both these images are SOOC. We also both use Canon 580EX II.<br />Thanks.</p><div></div>

<p>"At risk of appearing less than respectful I'd enjoy seeing a bit more "celebration" during a wedding."<br>

I agree. I've photographed a few Indian weddings and their receptions are a lot more fun than traditional weddings. The dance floors are packed and the party's on!</p>

<p>Canon 5D Mk II 24-70 2.8 L, ISO 400, 1/200, f8, off camera flash. I like to make them jump. :)</p><div></div>

<p>@ Mark - I thought it was kind of funny too "dark light" after I posted it. I just meant that the hotel was dark and dreary... but of course wasn't pitch black as we could see (with the ugly overhead lights). LOL</p>

<p>nope</p>

<p>I got his book too. It's even autographed. :)</p>

<p>Opps here's the pic.</p><div></div>

<p>Another pic this time one I took at the workshop. This picture is also lit with ON camera flash. Model stood in front of window (backlight) and used the on camera flash to light her with a bit directionality.<br />Flash doesn't have to be ugly.<br>

We were indoors in a hotel with ugly dark light...</p>

<p>I highly recommend <a href="http://www.planetneil.com">www.planetneil.com</a>. I have learned so much from his website and I was lucky enought to get to go to his workshop in Seattle last week. My reception pictures are turning out SO much better already. Flash is not be be afraid of. Just learn when and how to use it.<br>

The first pic of the bride is using ON camera flash (as per Neil's technique) and the 2nd is some off camera with one on the camera for a bit of fill.</p><div></div>

<p>I had a videographer trip and fall on top of me (and the little girl beside me) once at a reception this summer.</p>

<p>OMG! This is horrible. Just shows it can happen to anyone. I wasn't expecting a post like this. I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you are feeling ok.</p>

<p>I have the shootsac too and use it to carry my 70-200 2.8 L and several other lenses including the 24-70 2.8 L. I have the 5d Mk II and also the 40D, but the Shootsac is not meant to carry a camera. It's for your lenses and other small things.</p>

<p>Canon 5D Mk II, ISO 400 f3.5 85mm 1/200 - Aug. 8, 2009</p><div></div>

<p>Hi Jeff,<br />I am another admirer of your work. :) I read in a post above that you primarily use a 50mm and a 24mm on your 5D Mk II's. I also shoot with a 5D Mk II and also a 40D. I have a variety of fast primes and 2.8 zooms. I'm still working on defining my style and trying different things any ways of doing them to see what I like best.<br />I find I use the 70-200 2.8 IS quite a bit during the ceremony to get close up photos without having to get too close to the front (in trying to be unobtrusive). I was wondering how you approached your focal lengths. Do you also have a long prime you use or do you get close during the ceremony?<br />I think I bring too many lenses with me. (I have everything covered in both L primes and zooms from 15mm to 200mm and as mentioned have full frame and 1.6 crop bodies) - and I usually bring it all - and carry quite a bit of it on me all day (boy, my back aches). Could you outline your lenses of choice with regards to focal length and how you apply them.<br />Thank you in advance. Linda</p>

<p>July 11, 2009. Under the blazing sun. Canon 5D Mk II, 16-35 2.8 L, ISO 125, FL 27mm, f13, 1/200, flash fired. <br>

Agassiz, British Columbia Canada</p><div></div>

<p>I have both the wedding and portrait Lookbook. I don't use them a whole lot, but they're helpful to show people that just don't understand spoken direction. ;-)</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>I had another thought. I was asked above if I had added magenta. I did not adjust the colors. The image was captured in AdobeRGB. I converted it to sRGB in Photoshop using "Convert to Profile". I find you get nice colors that way.</p>

<p>I bring the Lookbook. Most often it stays in the bag the whole time, but occasionally a couple just isn't getting what I'm asking them to do. A picture is worth a thousand words. If they get to see the Lookbook they often ask me to do a couple poses they've picked out of it that they like.</p>