 Lesli M. Dabney |
Wedding Photography Equipment I have a small portrait business, and I am currently shooting on location, mostly candids. I've recently been asked to shoot a wedding. I am frantically trying to find out what kind of equipment I will need (besides my digital SLR camera). The wedding is in the evening outside. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks!
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Kerry L. Walker |
I would suggest: Camera, flash, flash bracket and mini-softbox, lots of memory, and batteries.
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John L. Webb |
fast, fast, fast lenses and an attitude of fun and wonder that will allow you to capture memorable moments. Document the little things and make your "posed" shots about 20-30% of your package you put together. The stuff you will get by just looking for emotive moments will be the treasures the couple will love. My wife and I started with a small portrait buisness just like you and now 80% of our buisness is weddings
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Kathy Cobb |
Hi Lesli, I sort of "fell into" weddings from a small portrait business also. John and Kerry make good points and the fact that you are already doing candids is great. Here's what I suggest - be sure that flash photography (if you'll need to use a flash) is okay during the ceremony. Ask the bride to think about who she wants pictures of in the posed shots (wedding party, aunts, uncles, cousins - the list could be extensive or small but you don't want to miss anyone). Take a spare camera (I only have 1 digital so I take a film camera-with lots of film- as a backup). Be sure your flash works with both cameras. If possible, I like to take pictures at the rehearsal so I can see who will be where and check the lighting. I bought two 1G cards and take them both with me. Ask if there will be a wedding director. They can be rather assertive about being in charge of everything, so if there is a wedding director it might be good for you to touch base with her. And - enjoy the day and know that eveything will be fine!
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TERESA J. SWEET |
Hi there!! I recently got started in the wedding photography business. Definitely ask if flash photography is allowed at any church. It's very important to touch base with the priest, minister, etc and introduce yourself. Some can be quite offended if you don't (never done it, but so I've heard). For equipment, definitely fast lenses if you can. But basically, all I've used is the camera, lens, flash, flash bracket, and off-shoe cord. If you are using digital, make sure you have a decent size memory card. At least a 1 gig or more. Pack extra camera batteries, and DEFINITELY extra batteries for the flash. I have a 580ex flash for my 20D, and they eat up batteries very quickly. The last thing you want is for your flash batteries to die and not notice them. I usually change the batteries for the flash right before the reception starts (after the ceremony and portraits are done). Better to play it safe. =) And make sure you have a comfy camera strap. LOL. Good luck!!!! And enjoy it!!
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