People Who's got the better shot?

Who's got the better shot? · **1 Like**

Recovering some of the photos I lost due to a hard drive crash a year ago, I found some interesting shots I had with my k-5/DA* lens from my wedding shot photos. I was one of the guests and as a courtesy, I just let the pro wedding photog do her job (she is on this photo). Interestingly, all the others are Canon shooters but unfortunately I have not seen any photos from them for this particular moment (I am sure they had taken the shots); so I still think that they may better shots than mine, I don't know...

If some of you have shot weddings before, this venue "hosts-going-around-the-tables-for-the-toasts" is probably one of the toughest to shoot.

Rimfiredude · 07-27-2015, 01:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by First Poster

If some of you have shot weddings before, this venue "hosts-going-around-the-tables-for-the-toasts" is probably one of the toughest to shoot.

Yep, you got that one right.

aleonx3 · 07-27-2015, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by Rimfiredude

Yep, you got that one right.

Thanks, I found another photo, and wonder why the photog is behind the bridal party... hmm, I am more doubtful now that she may not have any photos of this venue. Arh... may be I was in the way....

micromacro · 07-27-2015, 07:07 PM

Bouncing flash without card, is it really better?

aleonx3 · 07-28-2015, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by micromacro

Bouncing flash without card, is it really better?

I think pulling up the white card (catch-light) is better. I am glad you asked. If I recall, I used the 540FGZ with omni bounce and a DIY "catch light" card backing rubber banded to the swivel head. For the DIY card, I use a plain white paper taped with a slightly heavier black paper on the back; then use a rubber band to wrap around the flash head to act as catch-light because with the omni bounce, you can not pull out the built-in white card.

However, I don't need to use this setup any more since I bought the 360FGZ II flash which has a front LED to replace the catch-light card function.

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07-27-2015, 01:13 PM - 1 Like	#2
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Originally posted by First Poster If some of you have shot weddings before, this venue "hosts-going-around-the-tables-for-the-toasts" is probably one of the toughest to shoot. Yep, you got that one right.

07-27-2015, 04:57 PM	#3
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rimfiredude Yep, you got that one right. Thanks, I found another photo, and wonder why the photog is behind the bridal party... hmm, I am more doubtful now that she may not have any photos of this venue. Arh... may be I was in the way....

07-27-2015, 07:07 PM	#4
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Bouncing flash without card, is it really better?

07-28-2015, 07:27 AM	#5
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996 Original Poster	Originally posted by micromacro Bouncing flash without card, is it really better? I think pulling up the white card (catch-light) is better. I am glad you asked. If I recall, I used the 540FGZ with omni bounce and a DIY "catch light" card backing rubber banded to the swivel head. For the DIY card, I use a plain white paper taped with a slightly heavier black paper on the back; then use a rubber band to wrap around the flash head to act as catch-light because with the omni bounce, you can not pull out the built-in white card. However, I don't need to use this setup any more since I bought the 360FGZ II flash which has a front LED to replace the catch-light card function.