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f stops and shutter speeds Hello- I just began photography this year, and was asked to shoot at my best friends mother's wedding. I know what to do, but seem to forget what to do when in different weather situations. Can you please tell me what to do when its cloudy, bright, etc? Thank you. -Julie
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John A. Lind |
A few questions: What camera model will you be using? Is it completely manual, or does it have an auto-exposure mode? If it's manual exposure only, does it have a built-in exposure meter? From your question, it sounds like the wedding and/or reception will be outdoors (??). Exposure Estimating 101: 1. For Bright Sun, or Bright Hazy Sun (front-lighted subjects that cast distinct, sharp shadows): 2. Weak Hazy Sun (front-lighted subjects casting shadows in their outline, but with soft edges; sun is visible, but with a diffused outline also): Note for #1 and #2: 3. Cloudy Bright (no shadows that show an outline or no shadows at all; may be partly cloudy, but sun is obscured by clouds and its location can be determined as a bright spot or area in the clouds): 4. Heavy Overcast (no shadows; usually complete, thick cloud cover, and sun location cannot be determined; _no_ large, extremely dark areas like an approaching storm): 5. Open Shade (subject shaded by large nearby object such as a building, but with at least 60% unobstructed sky; this is not under thick trees which is Deep Shade): BTW, this is printed without the detailed descriptions on the inside of Kodak film boxes, for the film speed that was in the box. The detailed descriptions should help with the difference between things like bright hazy and weak hazy sun, or what cloudy bright really is. If you have a light meter, check out what it says some time under these conditions. With some experience, the estimating system can get you within about a half stop. Hope this helps some,
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