Wedding... Help!

ChooseAName · 08-28-2009, 10:31 AM

I've been lurking on this thread for a while. I hope everything goes well for you. How are you feeling about the day? Got any jitters or butterflies in the stomach?

I think it goes without saying that we'd all like to see some of your best shots.

innershell · 08-28-2009, 12:02 PM

Me too. I'm excited to see how you fair in this event and perhaps some things you learnt on your first wedding gig. This will help others who will be getting into wedding photog in the future.

rwheeler · 08-28-2009, 12:39 PM

yea, i'm feeling a bit nervous about it.

I guess that I shouldn't be because not really a formal wedding, Just really hope the pictures turn out! I will post them as soon as possible.

**eccs19** · 08-28-2009, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by rwheeler

yea, i'm feeling a bit nervous about it.

I guess that I shouldn't be because not really a formal wedding, Just really hope the pictures turn out! I will post them as soon as possible.

I hope you post, even if they didn't turn out good (I'm sure they will be good though). I've been following this thread also, so I wish you luck & hope you have fun with it!

MikePerham · 08-29-2009, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by MJB DIGITAL

My vote for the flash is the 540 over the 360. I didn't give the 360 a second thought when I was shopping for a flash, because You cant swivel side to side. Now I have 3 540's and I love em.

Certainly the 540 is a more powerful flash, but do not discount the 360 ...I use it all the time for fill flash or on camera as the control flash with a 540 as the slave. In fact I carry one of each in my events camera bag. I have three 540 flashes but when using a multiple flash set up, I tend to use manual flash and radio triggers.

I had the 360 for years as I got it before the 540 was even available and while the swivel head and ability to have the flash not auto time out (power off) are extremely useful, if budget is an issue, give the 360 some consideration.

MJB DIGITAL · 08-31-2009, 12:13 AM

Well, my wedding was kinda screwy. I want to know what happened with yours even if you don't post pictures.....
I'm looking for some raw details I can drink my coffee to when I wake up. 8)

innershell · 08-31-2009, 12:16 AM

Yeah, I want to read something in the morning. I am living vicariously through you and am wishing you did very well that you want to do this again.

MJB DIGITAL · 08-31-2009, 07:10 AM

c'mon I want to know if you are gonig to be a real wedding photographer!! here are the signs that I'll be able to know

1) you are talking about some other photographers on your turf i.e. "that bastard got in my way during the cake cut!!"

2) during the wedding, someone requested a shot and you turned your nose up stating that 'it's not your style' and that you are there to create a masterful work of art like none other before seen by the eyes of man (song of angels here)

3) you are pissed because you didnt get some free grub at the reception (i myself had three different kinds of pasta covered in meatballs and cheese, with some bread. i skipped the salad because it woulda taken up room and i love pasta)

4) you have a heroic story about saving the day for the bride with a bleach pen, a bobby pin, and a piece of flint (a la mcguyver)

5)the terms of your contract were violated and you are thinking about contacting an attorney who specializes in intellectual property.

6) you rocked that wedding and came out with more bucks and a great attitude.

now....where are those pics (and juicy wedding gossip)? my coffee is almost gone!

cwood · 08-31-2009, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by MJB DIGITAL

4) you have a heroic story about saving the day for the bride with a bleach pen, a bobby pin, and a piece of flint (a la mcguyver)

That one made me laugh. Here's one of me at my last beach wedding. We came across an unexpected section that was very muddy on the way to where the groom was already waiting - So I carried the bride while a bridesmaid carried my camera and my assistant snapped a picture

I felt like such a hero

innershell · 08-31-2009, 01:26 PM

The bride looked nerrrrr-vous!

cwood · 08-31-2009, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by innershell

The bride looked nerrrrr-vous!

Well I was carrying her barefoot through slick mud - and we had only just met 60 min earlier (out-of-town wedding with no pre-event consultation on this one) - so I guess she had a right to be a little nervous

But it seemed safer to have me do the carrying than the bridesmaid

MJB DIGITAL · 08-31-2009, 06:20 PM

YES!!! That's what I mean!!! I love it!

Any real wedding photographer who know's what is going on is going to say, "Hey, we have a damn schedule to keep here, lets get this bride over the mud."

OOOORRRRR

In a sense of photojournalistic integrity, I can see how some PJ wedding photogs might do nothing. I dropped out of college before getting my journalism degree, so I would have been carrying the bride. (or shooting you doing it!)

WMBP · 08-31-2009, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by MJB DIGITAL

YES!!! That's what I mean!!! I love it!

Any real wedding photographer who know's what is going on is going to say, "Hey, we have a damn schedule to keep here, lets get this bride over the mud."

I admire his youthful strength and vigor. I would have pointed out that we had a schedule and looked for somebody to carry her.

Quote:

In a sense of photojournalistic integrity, I can see how some PJ wedding photogs might do nothing. I dropped out of college before getting my journalism degree, so I would have been carrying the bride. (or shooting you doing it!)

I would have prefocused and waited for the "trashing the dress" photo....

Will

MJB DIGITAL · 08-31-2009, 06:48 PM

Ha! Will, if I ever move back to Lake Dallas, Corinth, Denton, or somewhere around there....lets work together. 8)

WMBP · 08-31-2009, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by MJB DIGITAL

Ha! Will, if I ever move back to Lake Dallas, Corinth, Denton, or somewhere around there....lets work together. 8)

Love to!

Will

08-28-2009, 12:39 PM	#63
rwheeler Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 36 Original Poster	. yea, i'm feeling a bit nervous about it. I guess that I shouldn't be because not really a formal wedding, Just really hope the pictures turn out! I will post them as soon as possible.

08-31-2009, 12:13 AM	#66
MJB DIGITAL Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st. louis Posts: 1,170	Well, my wedding was kinda screwy. I want to know what happened with yours even if you don't post pictures..... I'm looking for some raw details I can drink my coffee to when I wake up. 8) Last edited by MJB DIGITAL; 08-31-2009 at 06:22 AM. Reason: i took a spelling class in my dream last night and came back to spell check.

08-31-2009, 06:20 PM	#72
MJB DIGITAL Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st. louis Posts: 1,170	YES!!! That's what I mean!!! I love it! Any real wedding photographer who know's what is going on is going to say, "Hey, we have a damn schedule to keep here, lets get this bride over the mud." OOOORRRRR In a sense of photojournalistic integrity, I can see how some PJ wedding photogs might do nothing. I dropped out of college before getting my journalism degree, so I would have been carrying the bride. (or shooting you doing it!) Last edited by MJB DIGITAL; 08-31-2009 at 06:21 PM. Reason: p.s. for anyone else reading this thread: that is how you get REFERRALS 8)

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08-28-2009, 10:31 AM	#61
ChooseAName Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southeast USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 390	I've been lurking on this thread for a while. I hope everything goes well for you. How are you feeling about the day? Got any jitters or butterflies in the stomach? I think it goes without saying that we'd all like to see some of your best shots.

08-28-2009, 12:02 PM	#62
innershell Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 408	Me too. I'm excited to see how you fair in this event and perhaps some things you learnt on your first wedding gig. This will help others who will be getting into wedding photog in the future.

08-28-2009, 12:48 PM	#64
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	Originally posted by rwheeler yea, i'm feeling a bit nervous about it. I guess that I shouldn't be because not really a formal wedding, Just really hope the pictures turn out! I will post them as soon as possible. I hope you post, even if they didn't turn out good (I'm sure they will be good though). I've been following this thread also, so I wish you luck & hope you have fun with it!

08-29-2009, 07:50 AM	#65
MikePerham Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Prince George, BC Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	Originally posted by MJB DIGITAL My vote for the flash is the 540 over the 360. I didn't give the 360 a second thought when I was shopping for a flash, because You cant swivel side to side. Now I have 3 540's and I love em. Certainly the 540 is a more powerful flash, but do not discount the 360 ...I use it all the time for fill flash or on camera as the control flash with a 540 as the slave. In fact I carry one of each in my events camera bag. I have three 540 flashes but when using a multiple flash set up, I tend to use manual flash and radio triggers. I had the 360 for years as I got it before the 540 was even available and while the swivel head and ability to have the flash not auto time out (power off) are extremely useful, if budget is an issue, give the 360 some consideration.

08-31-2009, 12:16 AM	#67
innershell Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 408	Yeah, I want to read something in the morning. I am living vicariously through you and am wishing you did very well that you want to do this again.

08-31-2009, 07:10 AM	#68
MJB DIGITAL Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st. louis Posts: 1,170	c'mon I want to know if you are gonig to be a real wedding photographer!! here are the signs that I'll be able to know 1) you are talking about some other photographers on your turf i.e. "that bastard got in my way during the cake cut!!" 2) during the wedding, someone requested a shot and you turned your nose up stating that 'it's not your style' and that you are there to create a masterful work of art like none other before seen by the eyes of man (song of angels here) 3) you are pissed because you didnt get some free grub at the reception (i myself had three different kinds of pasta covered in meatballs and cheese, with some bread. i skipped the salad because it woulda taken up room and i love pasta) 4) you have a heroic story about saving the day for the bride with a bleach pen, a bobby pin, and a piece of flint (a la mcguyver) 5)the terms of your contract were violated and you are thinking about contacting an attorney who specializes in intellectual property. 6) you rocked that wedding and came out with more bucks and a great attitude. now....where are those pics (and juicy wedding gossip)? my coffee is almost gone!

08-31-2009, 11:16 AM	#69
cwood Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 851	Originally posted by MJB DIGITAL 4) you have a heroic story about saving the day for the bride with a bleach pen, a bobby pin, and a piece of flint (a la mcguyver) That one made me laugh. Here's one of me at my last beach wedding. We came across an unexpected section that was very muddy on the way to where the groom was already waiting - So I carried the bride while a bridesmaid carried my camera and my assistant snapped a picture I felt like such a hero

08-31-2009, 01:26 PM	#70
innershell Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 408	The bride looked nerrrrr-vous!

08-31-2009, 01:35 PM	#71
cwood Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 851	Originally posted by innershell The bride looked nerrrrr-vous! Well I was carrying her barefoot through slick mud - and we had only just met 60 min earlier (out-of-town wedding with no pre-event consultation on this one) - so I guess she had a right to be a little nervous But it seemed safer to have me do the carrying than the bridesmaid

08-31-2009, 06:39 PM	#73
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by MJB DIGITAL YES!!! That's what I mean!!! I love it! Any real wedding photographer who know's what is going on is going to say, "Hey, we have a damn schedule to keep here, lets get this bride over the mud." I admire his youthful strength and vigor. I would have pointed out that we had a schedule and looked for somebody to carry her. Quote: In a sense of photojournalistic integrity, I can see how some PJ wedding photogs might do nothing. I dropped out of college before getting my journalism degree, so I would have been carrying the bride. (or shooting you doing it!) I would have prefocused and waited for the "trashing the dress" photo.... Will

08-31-2009, 06:48 PM	#74
MJB DIGITAL Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st. louis Posts: 1,170	Ha! Will, if I ever move back to Lake Dallas, Corinth, Denton, or somewhere around there....lets work together. 8)

08-31-2009, 07:23 PM	#75
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by MJB DIGITAL Ha! Will, if I ever move back to Lake Dallas, Corinth, Denton, or somewhere around there....lets work together. 8) Love to! Will