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How to take Bridal Portrait?? I have done a couple of weddings with good results in the past and have now been asked to do another one next month. The bride has requested I also do her Bridal Portrait which is new to me. The equipment I own is a Nikon N2020AF, 50mm 1.8 lens, (looking to buy a 28-105mm), a SB-20 and a Vivitar 285 flash. I also have two light stands (bare bulbs) and a flash bracket. The portraits will be done outside where the wedding is taking place (has an old manor type building and gardens). I plan on using Portra 160NC film. I am not as concerned about the posing as I am using my flash for fill or I'm considering using one of my flashes on the light stand with an umbrella set on a 45 degree angle, or an omni-bouce for the closer waist up shots. I really am looking for some advice on the lighting. Both flashes are new to me (Bought used with no manual, but in great working order). The Vivitar 285 has a dial for fill flash at 1/2, 1/4, and 1/16 so not sure how these settings work. The wedding itself will be in late afternoon just prior to sunset so again, not sure the best route to go, flash with fill, or higher speed film? Also, does anyone use a Omni-bounce during indoor weddings to soften the look? I know I am full of questions but wanted to throw them all on the table. Any and all suggestions are most wlecome!!! Thanks! Mare
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Jeff S. Kennedy |
If you're going to be shooting them outside then I wouldn't even worry about flashes. Make sure you have an assistant and use a reflector. The only time I use flash outdoors is when I am forced to shoot in less than ideal light or when I'm trying to balance the light on my subject with the background (ie. a portrait in front of a sunset). Pray for overcast or find open shade. Reflectors are much easier to control and will generally be easier to get a natural look from. For bounce during the wedding I use a bounce attachment. If you have low white ceilings the 80/20 attachment is very nice.
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Mare Board |
I am not as familiar with using a reflector and I will not have the advantage of an assistant, unfortunately. So I'm back to my flash fill question...especially with the late afternoon wedding. Thanks again!
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Mare Board |
I am not as familiar with using a reflector and I will not have the advantage of an assistant, unfortunately. So I'm back to my flash fill question...especially with the late afternoon wedding. Thanks again!
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Tony Peckman |
Hey Mare, Check out this site for some ideas and techniques. http://www.zuga.net/freelessons/weddings&events.shtml good luck!
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