My first wedding

noVICE · 11-01-2013, 07:14 AM

Fantastic work Apapukas! I have my first wedding shoot coming up and am wondering if there were any particular things that you learnt from your experience? Did you have a second shooter, if not how did you plan out getting the key shots?

Thanks.

Apapukas · 11-01-2013, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by noVICE

Fantastic work Apapukas! I have my first wedding shoot coming up and am wondering if there were any particular things that you learnt from your experience? Did you have a second shooter, if not how did you plan out getting the key shots?

Thanks.

Thank you noVICE!

The main thing I learned is - weddings are a chaos

You really cannot plan much, instead you have to adapt to the situation and make the best of it. So, you really have to stay in control or make an impression that you are

Because if the guests or the bride and groom notice that you are not in control they will freak out. It is human to under/over expose in the heat of the moment sometimes, BUT you really cannot let anyone notice that you didn't get the shot right. You must look completely confident and positive so you can make people feel comfortable and relaxed

Just keep saying that everything is awesome (even if it isn't

).

I was the only shooter. I didn't plan anything (because you can't), I just had a great breakfast and tried to be always on the move (so I don't miss anything)

Also, tell the bride that you are the photographer, not her uncle, brother, grandmother and etc and that you don't want people getting in your way and flashing with their compacts (or any other kind of camera).
And don't rush with post-processing, take your time.

lesmore49 · 11-01-2013, 03:01 PM

I really like your photo's. The perspective, the angle...very refreshing from the usual...same old...stuff I usually see for weddings.

The clarity and the wedding scenes you have captured are wonderful. Much better than I've seen and the quality is easily the equal of full frame of Canikon.

The two lens and the one body...choice was right...but as you say...a wedding photographer needs to know how to use them.

Chaos_Realm · 11-01-2013, 03:42 PM

I have nothing to add in regards to the photos, they were just fantastic!

Do you think that maybe dual wielding to be an option? since you had 2 lenses. This would bring that extra bonus of not having to change lenses all the time, and it would give you the assurance you have a backup should something go wrong?

Apapukas · 11-01-2013, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

I really like your photo's. The perspective, the angle...very refreshing from the usual...same old...stuff I usually see for weddings.

The clarity and the wedding scenes you have captured are wonderful. Much better than I've seen and the quality is easily the equal of full frame of Canikon.

The two lens and the one body...choice was right...but as you say...a wedding photographer needs to know how to use them.

Thank you!

Originally posted by Chaos_Realm

I have nothing to add in regards to the photos, they were just fantastic!

Do you think that maybe dual wielding to be an option? since you had 2 lenses. This would bring that extra bonus of not having to change lenses all the time, and it would give you the assurance you have a backup should something go wrong?

I absolutely agree with you about a second body.
And actually for that reason I bought K-01 when it was super cheap. Even though, a few weeks before this wedding it was stolen

So, I had no choice how to make the best of what I have.

OldNoob · 11-01-2013, 10:40 PM

Fantastic! great Job!

Buceemie · 11-04-2013, 02:55 PM

Those shots look great! We would love to see a more complete set, like a link to a gallery, if possible.

It's a fantastic example of what's possible with only 2 primes and sub-$1000 camera.

This is exactly what I would like to see more of on this forum. Technique over technology. Way to go.

Apapukas · 11-04-2013, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by Buceemie

Those shots look great! We would love to see a more complete set, like a link to a gallery, if possible.

It's a fantastic example of what's possible with only 2 primes and sub-$1000 camera.

This is exactly what I would like to see more of on this forum. Technique over technology. Way to go.

Thank you, Buceemie

Here is a link to the complete set (53 photos) I&G - a set on Flickr

And I completely agree, there should be less talk about ISO's, shutter speeds, FPS etc and more about photography

but that is common problem found on probably all photography related forums

Buceemie · 11-05-2013, 03:52 PM

I cannot get over how good these are.

Zafar Iqbal · 11-05-2013, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by Apapukas

And I completely agree, there should be less talk about ISO's, shutter speeds, FPS etc and more about photography

but that is common problem found on probably all photography related forums

It's easier to buy into the thought of better specs = better photos, rather than to actually use the brain and be creative, open minded and to be aware of whats actually going on in front of the lens, even in the out of focus or "not interested" areas. no, that takes too long and ego's can get hurt.

I'd love to have a FF body though :P

I looked at all of the photos. Once again, great job. Looks like you had fun too.

Apapukas · 01-29-2014, 02:20 PM

Updated!

Check page 1.

11-01-2013, 03:55 PM	#20
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627 Original Poster	Originally posted by lesmore49 I really like your photo's. The perspective, the angle...very refreshing from the usual...same old...stuff I usually see for weddings. The clarity and the wedding scenes you have captured are wonderful. Much better than I've seen and the quality is easily the equal of full frame of Canikon. The two lens and the one body...choice was right...but as you say...a wedding photographer needs to know how to use them. Thank you! Originally posted by Chaos_Realm I have nothing to add in regards to the photos, they were just fantastic! Do you think that maybe dual wielding to be an option? since you had 2 lenses. This would bring that extra bonus of not having to change lenses all the time, and it would give you the assurance you have a backup should something go wrong? I absolutely agree with you about a second body. And actually for that reason I bought K-01 when it was super cheap. Even though, a few weeks before this wedding it was stolen So, I had no choice how to make the best of what I have. Last edited by Apapukas; 11-01-2013 at 04:02 PM.

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11-01-2013, 07:14 AM	#16
noVICE Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 164	Fantastic work Apapukas! I have my first wedding shoot coming up and am wondering if there were any particular things that you learnt from your experience? Did you have a second shooter, if not how did you plan out getting the key shots? Thanks.

11-01-2013, 10:07 AM	#17
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627 Original Poster	Originally posted by noVICE Fantastic work Apapukas! I have my first wedding shoot coming up and am wondering if there were any particular things that you learnt from your experience? Did you have a second shooter, if not how did you plan out getting the key shots? Thanks. Thank you noVICE! The main thing I learned is - weddings are a chaos You really cannot plan much, instead you have to adapt to the situation and make the best of it. So, you really have to stay in control or make an impression that you are Because if the guests or the bride and groom notice that you are not in control they will freak out. It is human to under/over expose in the heat of the moment sometimes, BUT you really cannot let anyone notice that you didn't get the shot right. You must look completely confident and positive so you can make people feel comfortable and relaxed Just keep saying that everything is awesome (even if it isn't ). I was the only shooter. I didn't plan anything (because you can't), I just had a great breakfast and tried to be always on the move (so I don't miss anything) Also, tell the bride that you are the photographer, not her uncle, brother, grandmother and etc and that you don't want people getting in your way and flashing with their compacts (or any other kind of camera). And don't rush with post-processing, take your time.

11-01-2013, 03:01 PM	#18
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,341	I really like your photo's. The perspective, the angle...very refreshing from the usual...same old...stuff I usually see for weddings. The clarity and the wedding scenes you have captured are wonderful. Much better than I've seen and the quality is easily the equal of full frame of Canikon. The two lens and the one body...choice was right...but as you say...a wedding photographer needs to know how to use them.

11-01-2013, 03:42 PM	#19
Chaos_Realm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,251	I have nothing to add in regards to the photos, they were just fantastic! Do you think that maybe dual wielding to be an option? since you had 2 lenses. This would bring that extra bonus of not having to change lenses all the time, and it would give you the assurance you have a backup should something go wrong?

11-01-2013, 10:40 PM	#21
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	Fantastic! great Job!

11-04-2013, 02:55 PM	#22
Buceemie Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 63	Those shots look great! We would love to see a more complete set, like a link to a gallery, if possible. It's a fantastic example of what's possible with only 2 primes and sub-$1000 camera. This is exactly what I would like to see more of on this forum. Technique over technology. Way to go.

11-04-2013, 04:39 PM	#23
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627 Original Poster	Originally posted by Buceemie Those shots look great! We would love to see a more complete set, like a link to a gallery, if possible. It's a fantastic example of what's possible with only 2 primes and sub-$1000 camera. This is exactly what I would like to see more of on this forum. Technique over technology. Way to go. Thank you, Buceemie Here is a link to the complete set (53 photos) I&G - a set on Flickr And I completely agree, there should be less talk about ISO's, shutter speeds, FPS etc and more about photography but that is common problem found on probably all photography related forums

11-05-2013, 03:52 PM	#24
Buceemie Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 63	I cannot get over how good these are.

11-05-2013, 04:52 PM	#25
Zafar Iqbal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,229	Originally posted by Apapukas And I completely agree, there should be less talk about ISO's, shutter speeds, FPS etc and more about photography but that is common problem found on probably all photography related forums It's easier to buy into the thought of better specs = better photos, rather than to actually use the brain and be creative, open minded and to be aware of whats actually going on in front of the lens, even in the out of focus or "not interested" areas. no, that takes too long and ego's can get hurt. I'd love to have a FF body though :P I looked at all of the photos. Once again, great job. Looks like you had fun too.

01-29-2014, 02:20 PM	#26
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627 Original Poster	Updated! Check page 1.

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