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Well techinically she is not your client without payment or a contract. Leave it be. If she calls you back and wants to move forward, great. But right now it seems you have done more than enough

Yep I got the dec 13th email yesterday. Same exact message. I didnt reply cause it seemed fishy. But now I know for sure it is!!!

ha! See Im so glad you guys are here. Now I know not to respond to it!!!!

Yes they are gmail accounts. Seems like a tough way to collect email addresses for spam. But I guess they try

all ways now

lol very true. Im just curious what (if this is a scam) they are trying or will try to do.

It could just be a frantic couple emailing everyone they can to see if they are available. But it seems weird I have not gotten a response when I emailed back promptly.

I post ads on craigslist now and then for my wedding services. Last night I got this"

 

"are you free to shoot a wedding on Aug. 3?

 

Please let me know a.s.a.p

 

Thank you"

 

 

So I emailed back I was. Then today I get 2 more emails (different email adresses) asking the SAME thing exact

same words. But have not gotten a response back. So this is a total of 3 emails asking the same thing.

 

Seems fishy to me. What do you think?

Thanks Nadine I have been reading about flashes and how to use them. Once I get the flash I will be practicing a lot!!

 

Nic I do have the polarizing filter and uv lens Works great in bright light. I am looking at some lens im leaning toward the 35-70f/2.7d right now. but we will see thanks for the advice

 

I will prob have an assistant with me at the wedding. I plan on bringing a gold light reflector. I dont have a stand but the assistant can hold it.

wow that sux! I cant believe they didnt even call you. You did the smart thing and called the reception hall

It is a nikon d100.

Yes I do need a speedlight I was looking at the the SB400 but I guess for the extra $ the 600 would be a better deal...

ok Be nice. My first wedding was 4 years ago with a 35mm camera. This is my first paid wedding though. $400

 

Now I have a nikon d40x and a backup body. I have an 18-55 lens and just bought a 70-200. The ceromony is

outside in a large resort. At 3pm The reception is outdoors as well. Tripod? Light reflectors? Flash?

 

I need to know what to bring. I have 3 batteries 20 gb memory. UV filters a hood.

ANY advice is appreciated. I have 4 months until the wedding.

 

Most my exp is models nature and animals. I am a little nervous but hope you guys can help.

I have my associates in journalism and a minor in photography.

 

 

Thank you in advance

Post on craigslist. Get some TFCD with models in your area. Build your port anyway you can.

Offer LOW cost weddings and go from there. If you are good it will show :)

I think you will do fine. Relax. Get some books and READ them. Read as MUCH as you can and shoot as much as you can before the big day.

Come up with a shot list on your own the go over it with the bride before the wedding.

Brain storm with her what she would like. Get to the location EARLY.

I would not recommend a flash at the ceremony. As some said I dont even think it is allowed at a lot of churches.

Bring extra batteries and a back up body.

I am a relatively new photog. Looking to get some more experience under my belt

for weddings. I am in NE pa and can travel to NY.

Email me if you need someone to help you covering a wedding

Thanks

I am also new to wedding photography. My pricing is much lower, but I am not in california. I think that you should lower your prices, just to get some weddings under your belt. Then with experience and the more you learn the more you can charge.

I just booked a wedding via craigslist using a low price offering sale

Thats what I am doing anyway

Good luck!

I would love to see your business cards and try and get some ideas. I am stuck

and need some inspiration!

 

Thanks

I agree get rid of the camera.

Great post! I was looking for a flash for my d40x and this helps alot!

I have a d40x as well and love it. I would suggest you get the 18-55mm lens. It is much better for family and everyday photos. I use it for taken pics of my daughter dogs, and husband.

I am still learning about my camera. But I would suggest you read read read whatever articles you can about basic photography.<div></div>

Well I think you did good for your first shoot, and I am sure you were nervous!

The great thing with shooting is you get more experience and you learn something at every shoot! The 3rd pic is my fav.

Thanks Matt. That has crossed my mind how do I list the secondary font?

 

I am also working on the static background

I am still building and fixing my site. But would like to know what you guys

think of it so far.

 

Thanks!

http://www.cardensphoto.com

I love the second one. Great shades of and depth. I could see it in a nursery anywhere

Thank you guys SOO much. I plan on using this camera as a real starter and later a backup camera. I am thinking I will be buying a more expensive camera in about a year something like a d200. My husband is a beginner and I will likely pass this camera on to him when I am ready to move up.

 

I do plan on printing pretty large prints (over 8x10) quite often.

 

I will continue reading over and over everyones responses. Right now my budget is about 600-700 (including a lens).

After much research and anguish over the might dollar.

I figured my best options to buy would be a d40 or d40x. I am relatively new to

the realm of "serious photography"

So I am an amateur, interested in expanding my skill.

Purchasing this camera will be a huge learning tool and help me build my

portfolio and get some new interesting shots.

 

Main question I have is what is the biggest differences between the d40 and d40x

other than the 10.2 megapixels?

 

Thanks! Looking forward to your replies!

I am pretty new slr cameras. But would like a good one i can take good shots

with. I will be shooting mostly portraits and some nature shots. Pretend i am

an idiot please. The more input the better!

 

Thank You