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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
05-02-2017, 08:32 AM
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Thanks John.
Thanks, Nuno
Thanks, UV. It was more fun than I anticipated.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
04-28-2017, 01:39 PM
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Well, the day has come and gone. We all had a blast. I took a few hundred photos, some in the church, some outside the church and some in the b&b the kids were staying in overnight. I have not had time to review all the shots but I sent some to the kids and they were just thrilled. I was able to visit the church the day before and it's a good thing I did since the lighting challenging, as many here had warned. I found the DA 20-40mm to be the perfect lens for the event, the vast majority of shots were taken with it on the K-5iis. I also think the small event helped. I didn't feel any pressured, in fact, I left my camera in the car during the reception dinner.
I want to thank everyone for supported me and provided helpful advise. No one is in debt, I still own all my equipment and the kids are really happy. Here are a few photos taken.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
03-17-2017, 05:44 PM
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I understand it's not the best situation but hiring someone is just out of the question financially. Also, the wedding is out-of-state so I don't know anyone to ask and the couple doesn't have any photographer friends. It's a small wedding in a small church with dinner afterwards in a local restaurant. They did not plan on pictures but my wife offered my services. I don't intend to make a big production out of it, just looking for some friendly input from the forum. When everyone is home son #2 and I take pictures and we have a lot of fun just being a family. I'm hoping this situation is the same.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
03-17-2017, 03:59 PM
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Forgot to mention I always shoot raw + jpeg, plus I have 5 batteries so I'll be well covered.
The 20-40mm is variable f/2.8-4 while the 70mm is f/2.8, that's why I'm planning on using the 70mm on the K-3. Disposable cameras is a great suggestion, didn't think of that.
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Thanks, good advise. If the lighting is poor and I can't use flash, I might try the 50/1.7 on the 5iis. I'll be close enough and the Katzeye will help nail focus. I hope to experiment the day before.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
03-17-2017, 01:16 PM
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As the title states, I'm an amateur shooter. My son is getting married in a small service and my wife offered my assistance with the photos. They are on a very tight budget, so nothing available for a real photographer.
A little background:
1) It's a small church wedding and reception afterwards with around 20 people in attendance, there is no wedding party
2) I hope to visit the church and restaurant the day before the wedding, however, not guaranteed
3) Son #2 will act as 2nd photographer and his wife will coordinate the couple for photos
4) I have three cameras available: K-3, K-5iis w/Katzeye and KX film camera
5) I have three af lenses available: DA 20-40mm, Sigma 70mm macro and FA 28-105mm/4-5.6
6) I also have a number of nice manual lenses, including: 30/2.8, M 50/1.7, M 100.2.8, K 200/2.5, and Vivitar 90-180mm/4.5
7) Only on camera flash and PENTAX AF 200FG available
I'm thinking of using the K-5iis with DA 20-40mm as the primary outfit and K-3 with Sigma 70mm as second outfit. Also, thinking I might shoot a roll or two of film in the KX, lens undetermined. I'm also planning on bringing a tripod for use when necessary, like family photos. Does this plan make sense? What would be your suggestions / recommendations?
I really need your help. All comments and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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