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SLRdude · 7 October 2009, 02:21 AM

One of my friends asked me to photograph her wedding this past weekend.
Let me tell you... that stuff is HARD and I was terrified that I would mess it up. Unlike a watch, you can not reposition stuff and do it all over again, you can not create perfect light unless you got tons of equipment, you can't always tell people what to do.. etc. The challenges are endless, and I am just one guy with a D90 and a flash lol.

Will this be my first and last wedding? Probably! I don't think I'm cut out for this stuff! I simply have no experience photographing people and weddings are just not the best place to start.

Then... it got DARK and the flash had to work overtime, which in turn killed the skin tones. They started late, and the ceremony began around 19:20 or so. And there were no ambient lights. Just the moon. Pretty, but a photographic nightmare.

And other crappy pics like this one.

But I lucked out and I was able to get a few decent ones before the ceremony.

It was an interesting experience, and I am not satisfied with the stuff I got. Fortunately for me...

At the end of the day... isn't that all that matters?

kcmo · 7 October 2009, 02:25 AM

Looks like you did just fine! Nice photos.

JJ Irani · 7 October 2009, 03:16 AM

Your camera skills, as always, are absolutely top-notch, my friend.

Thanks for sharing those glorious moments.

JJ

Rambam · 7 October 2009, 03:27 AM

Those are excellent, Chip! Especially taken the gear and circumstances in concideration.
My nerves would rip me to shreads if I were to photograph a wedding (no danger in that happening anytime soon though).
The picture of the ring and hands and the one with the groom by the water are my favorites, really top notch stuff, Chip

Just proves what can be acheived with limited resources.
What type of lense did you use for these?

SLRdude · 7 October 2009, 04:55 AM

Thanks guys!

Rabmam, I used the kit lens that comes with the D90 (18-105 mm) and a Nikon SB-800 flash.

Rambam · 7 October 2009, 05:08 AM

Kit lense, huh?
Yeah, I sold that one when I coulden`t get a desent picture with it...
I`m getting kinda #"¤"#¤!! off at you proving me wrong time and time again, Chip

Seriously though, I know it can be hard to be objective with your own pictures, but these are really good!

SLRdude · 7 October 2009, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambam

Kit lense, huh?
Yeah, I sold that one when I coulden`t get a desent picture with it...
I`m getting kinda #"¤"#¤!! off at you proving me wrong time and time again, Chip

Seriously though, I know it can be hard to be objective with your own pictures, but these are really good!

Yup... the kit lens.

People will tell you over and over that you need all those expensive lenses etc.
You don't. I can show you pics taken with a full frame Nikon and a 2000 dollars lens and they are under exposed and lack proper composition. No one would EVER guess that the shooter was holding $5000 worth of gear in his hand. If you lack those two things, the lens is irrelevant. (I for one still have lots and lots to learn about composition)
Expensive lenses MIGHT make it easier for you to get the picture you want, but you have to know what picture to take.

Art 1 · 7 October 2009, 05:34 AM

You did a nice job.

2careless · 7 October 2009, 06:59 AM

You did well Chip! Wedding photography is HARD work

JBat · 7 October 2009, 07:10 AM

Chip, you did a fine job in challenging conditions with challenging event. You got some great shots there and captured some once-in-a-lifetime memories, and that's what it's ll about.

The bride said it all. Good job.

Serpico · 13 October 2009, 11:47 PM

Lasr wedding , are you sure ? lol

R1@160@alltimes · 13 October 2009, 11:52 PM

Great job Chip

7 October 2009, 02:21 AM	#1
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Wedding One of my friends asked me to photograph her wedding this past weekend. Let me tell you... that stuff is HARD and I was terrified that I would mess it up. Unlike a watch, you can not reposition stuff and do it all over again, you can not create perfect light unless you got tons of equipment, you can't always tell people what to do.. etc. The challenges are endless, and I am just one guy with a D90 and a flash lol. Will this be my first and last wedding? Probably! I don't think I'm cut out for this stuff! I simply have no experience photographing people and weddings are just not the best place to start. Then... it got DARK and the flash had to work overtime, which in turn killed the skin tones. They started late, and the ceremony began around 19:20 or so. And there were no ambient lights. Just the moon. Pretty, but a photographic nightmare. And other crappy pics like this one. But I lucked out and I was able to get a few decent ones before the ceremony. It was an interesting experience, and I am not satisfied with the stuff I got. Fortunately for me... At the end of the day... isn't that all that matters? __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

7 October 2009, 03:16 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Your camera skills, as always, are absolutely top-notch, my friend. Thanks for sharing those glorious moments. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 October 2009, 04:55 AM	#5
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Thanks guys! Rabmam, I used the kit lens that comes with the D90 (18-105 mm) and a Nikon SB-800 flash. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

13 October 2009, 11:52 PM	#12
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Great job Chip __________________

7 October 2009, 02:25 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Looks like you did just fine! Nice photos.

7 October 2009, 03:27 AM	#4
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	Those are excellent, Chip! Especially taken the gear and circumstances in concideration. My nerves would rip me to shreads if I were to photograph a wedding (no danger in that happening anytime soon though). The picture of the ring and hands and the one with the groom by the water are my favorites, really top notch stuff, Chip Just proves what can be acheived with limited resources. What type of lense did you use for these?

7 October 2009, 05:08 AM	#6
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	Kit lense, huh? Yeah, I sold that one when I coulden`t get a desent picture with it... I`m getting kinda #"¤"#¤!! off at you proving me wrong time and time again, Chip Seriously though, I know it can be hard to be objective with your own pictures, but these are really good!

7 October 2009, 05:34 AM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	You did a nice job.

7 October 2009, 06:59 AM	#9
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	You did well Chip! Wedding photography is HARD work

7 October 2009, 07:10 AM	#10
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Chip, you did a fine job in challenging conditions with challenging event. You got some great shots there and captured some once-in-a-lifetime memories, and that's what it's ll about. The bride said it all. Good job.

13 October 2009, 11:47 PM	#11
Serpico Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Belgium Watch: pearlmaster 80298 Posts: 20	Lasr wedding , are you sure ? lol

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