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BetterPhoto Member		Wedding Pics - Taking the Plunge I have been asked to take photos at a small wedding - I have a great camera and they have seen pics that I have taken with it, that's why I've been asked. I am an amatuer without a doubt and am a bit nervous... where can I get tips on taking wedding photos as a beginner? To love this question, log in above July 31, 2001

Chuck		Laurie, the first thing you want to do is make a list of the highlights of the wedding. Bride getting ready, bridesmaids and groomsmen, the ceremony, the parents, family and friends, cutting the cake, throwing the bouquet etc, etc, etc. Otherwise you might be running yourself ragged. Maybe the bride has certain photos in mind. It's best to try to get all this information NOW, not after the wedding... and good luck. Chuck To love this comment, log in above July 31, 2001

Jeff S. Kennedy		Oh John. Someone else in need of you wedding tutorial. To love this comment, log in above August 01, 2001

Piper Lehman		Laurie, Relax--you'll be fine. Besides, you can always blame the champagne for any blurs. I'm kidding, of course. Have fun, take a LOT of shots, and it will be a great experience. They wouldn't have asked if they didn't think you could do a great job. YOU know you can, so plan your shots like Chuck said, and have some alternative ideas just in case, and you can't go wrong. Don't forget your tripod :^) Let us know how it goes. Best of luck, pclehman To love this comment, log in above August 02, 2001

John A. Lind		Jeff, Thanks . . . it's your remark that caught my eye. :-) Laurie, Chuck and PC are dead on. Planning for it is nearly everything, and will make you feel much more comfortable about doing it. Knowing how to do what you've planned is the rest. For critical shots that depend on critical timing, think about making several different images. One is the primary, and if it works, great. The others are backups if it doesn't so even if you do not have what you would like most, you have at least something reasonable. See these previous threads: http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/qnaDetail.php?threadID=2076 http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/qnaDetail.php?threadID=1953 http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/qnaDetail.php?threadID=1938 http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/qnaDetail.php?threadID=1931 See also my tutorial referenced in a couple of them. Not everything in the tutorial may apply to the wedding you're doing, but it may give you some ideas as you prepare for it. You didn't mention when this will occur. If it's in the very immediate future, decide what's most important that can be accomplished in the time you do have, and then do that. It is hard work, but it can also be enjoyable, and don't forget that! -- John To love this comment, log in above August 04, 2001

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