Hi there everybody,
I have recently seen a similar thread to this one, but I did not want to hijack that one.
Also, my question goes a little bit more towards the preparation and the gear.
As recently posted in another thread around here, I have been shooting pictures for the wedding invitations of two friends of mine.
I think they turned out quite ok, if not exactly amazing, but it seems the couple was quite satisfied.
Anyhow today in the office, the groom-to-be asked me whether I would like to shoot their actual wedding in July 2015, at a garden party in his parent's garden.
I said I would be happy to do that but did not offer it up front because of exactly the reasons that are usually discussed in this forum... bride/groom expectations, not wanting to ruin "that one special day", etc.... but he just laughed it off and said it's not going to be about "standard wedding photography", but they rather want just a documentation of the proceedings. And that they trust my abilities fully. When I suggested we should definitely alos do a second session, with well prepared bride&groom shots at a special location and nice lighting etc, he was actually positively surprised and agreed it is a great idea
So anyhow, I agreed to do it, and will set to preparing myself and my equipment until then.
I planned to go more into semi-professional portrait- and event-photography in any case, since I need to justify my expenses on equipment somehow
it's quite too much for it being "just a hobby".
Here's the (photo) gear I already have (not all lenses will be used I guess):- K-5IIs
- Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 WR
- Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm F4-5.8
- Sigma AF 15/2.8 EX DG FISHEYE
- Pentax SMC FA 31 F1.8 Limited
- Pentax SMC FA* 85mm F1.4
- Pentax SMC M-50 F1.4
- Cactus RF60 flash
- Cactus V6 remote trigger
- fold-able reflector
- 32GB memory card
- a tripod with quick release mount
- Battery grip
Here's the (photo) gear I plan to buy/borrow until then:- K-5IIs or the upcoming Pentax FF () as second/first/backup camera
- at least 1 x 32GB memory card for each camera, one as backup
- a second Cactus RF60 flash
- softbox(es) for the flash(es)
- an umbrella
- some stands/tripods for positioning the flash(es) and reflector(s)
Additionally I thought I will need:- a step ladder for certain (group) shots
- lots of batteries
- a willing assistant I can pay with beer who will help me with holding reflectors
Am I missing something important on equipment level?
Looking forward to any tips / tricks / suggestions!
Fire away!
BR René
p.s.: two more shots of the happy couple
(also cross posted from the other thread):
Last edited by wullemaha; 10-22-2014 at 01:00 AM.