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Barefoot Photography by Tina Doane
 

Equipment for a Wedding


I'm doing a wedding and am not sure which lenses to use for which specific shots. Also, do I need any more equipment. This is what I have...

Canon 20D
18-55 lens
50 mm
75-300mm

Which lens should I use for formals? for candids? PLease help?

I have studio lighting but am thinking of getting the 580 flash?

Tina


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August 09, 2005

 

Jon Close
  The 18-55 is going to be the preferred focal length for formals and candids. The 50 (f/1.8?) is the sharpest, best lens in your kit, but is a bit long for full-length formals and group shots. The 75-300 is too long for anything other than shooting from the back of the church or across the room candids (but those are probably beyond your flash range).


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August 09, 2005

 

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  You could use your 50 all day long.

I'd use all 3. Use the 18-55 for formals. Use all 3 during the ceremony. And, use the 50 for the reception, especially if it's dark.

I use my 70-200 exclusively for portraits all the time. It's not too long and it gives great perspective, so if you get a chance to do couple shots of just the bride and groom, stand back, tell them to kiss or something, then shoot away.


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