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PeterH

Re: 'Just take the f****** picture!'

That might be very helpful! Thanks.

On 13 Jul 2015, at 09:39, Chris Sawyer [via Orpington Photographic Society Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Peter - I have a recent Digital Camera magazine (June 2015) that has a feature on wedding photography. It runs to 12 pages and covers all the main events and includes a few checklists. I am happy to drop it off at your house if you're interested.

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Brian K

Re: 'Just take the f****** picture!'

Hi Peter,

For the wedding, I would:
1) visit 1-2 weeks prior at the given time so you can get a feel for the light, the venue, and then pre-vision the set of shots you will need (no doubt a checklist would be wise as on the day you are likely to be in a run & gun situation.
2) I think most wedding photogs use lens f2.8 and faster try to blend the various light sources as they occur (which hopefully your scouting trip would uncover) when day light fades to night.
3) Take all the batteries, chargers, memory cards you can as running out of any would be hard to explain to the couple.
4) possibly ask a friend to come along to support and or take mood shots or long exposure shots you might not have time for
5) direct people and posing with confidence even if you're lying through your teeth!

For your CEO, I would:
1) visit the office a week before and scout out the best location for lighting and controlling it
2) have a plan for a standard headshot and ask a staff member to sit for you to check your light settings 30 minutes prior
3) have a plan for 1-2 "industrial" portraits where you capture more of the surroundings the CEO works under and hopefully relaxes him (could be a good starting point): I would add that this is the newer and fresher approach to corporate shots.

I hope this helps somewhat...

On Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:05 am PeterH [via Orpington Photographic Society Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

That might be very helpful! Thanks.

On 13 Jul 2015, at 09:39, Chris Sawyer [via Orpington Photographic Society Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Peter - I have a recent Digital Camera magazine (June 2015) that has a feature on wedding photography. It runs to 12 pages and covers all the main events and includes a few checklists. I am happy to drop it off at your house if you're interested.

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PeterH

Re: 'Just take the f****** picture!'

Brian

All very helpful and sound advice. I have visited the venue twice and will go back a week before to see lighting conditions etc.

I also have a second shooter lined up which will help.

The bride to be is a foot taller than the groom (probably more in heels!) so another challenge 😩

On 14 Jul 2015, at 12:48, Brian K [via Orpington Photographic Society Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Hi Peter,

For the wedding, I would:
1) visit 1-2 weeks prior at the given time so you can get a feel for the light, the venue, and then pre-vision the set of shots you will need (no doubt a checklist would be wise as on the day you are likely to be in a run & gun situation.
2) I think most wedding photogs use lens f2.8 and faster try to blend the various light sources as they occur (which hopefully your scouting trip would uncover) when day light fades to night.
3) Take all the batteries, chargers, memory cards you can as running out of any would be hard to explain to the couple.
4) possibly ask a friend to come along to support and or take mood shots or long exposure shots you might not have time for
5) direct people and posing with confidence even if you're lying through your teeth!

For your CEO, I would:
1) visit the office a week before and scout out the best location for lighting and controlling it
2) have a plan for a standard headshot and ask a staff member to sit for you to check your light settings 30 minutes prior
3) have a plan for 1-2 "industrial" portraits where you capture more of the surroundings the CEO works under and hopefully relaxes him (could be a good starting point): I would add that this is the newer and fresher approach to corporate shots.

I hope this helps somewhat...

On Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:05 am PeterH [via Orpington Photographic Society Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

That might be very helpful! Thanks.

On 13 Jul 2015, at 09:39, Chris Sawyer [via Orpington Photographic Society Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Peter - I have a recent Digital Camera magazine (June 2015) that has a feature on wedding photography. It runs to 12 pages and covers all the main events and includes a few checklists. I am happy to drop it off at your house if you're interested.

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Brian K

Re: 'Just take the f****** picture!'

Wow, that's gonna be fun, lol. Well, I guess you can't really fake reality there and I'm sure they're already caught on. But if the venue has some steps somewhere maybe you can get a nice cropped downward shot of the couple without seeing his feet are 1-2 steps higher than hers. Other than that maybe the bride can lift the groom above her head light a weight bar?

I'm sure you'll spot the opportunities as they come. Have fun.

Bri

On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 2:08 PM, PeterH [via Orpington Photographic Society Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Brian

All very helpful and sound advice. I have visited the venue twice and will go back a week before to see lighting conditions etc.
I also have a second shooter lined up which will help.
The bride to be is a foot taller than the groom (probably more in heels!) so another challenge 😩
P

On 14 Jul 2015, at 12:48, Brian K [via Orpington Photographic Society Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Hi Peter,

For the wedding, I would:
1) visit 1-2 weeks prior at the given time so you can get a feel for the light, the venue, and then pre-vision the set of shots you will need (no doubt a checklist would be wise as on the day you are likely to be in a run & gun situation.
2) I think most wedding photogs use lens f2.8 and faster try to blend the various light sources as they occur (which hopefully your scouting trip would uncover) when day light fades to night.
3) Take all the batteries, chargers, memory cards you can as running out of any would be hard to explain to the couple.
4) possibly ask a friend to come along to support and or take mood shots or long exposure shots you might not have time for
5) direct people and posing with confidence even if you're lying through your teeth!

For your CEO, I would:
1) visit the office a week before and scout out the best location for lighting and controlling it
2) have a plan for a standard headshot and ask a staff member to sit for you to check your light settings 30 minutes prior
3) have a plan for 1-2 "industrial" portraits where you capture more of the surroundings the CEO works under and hopefully relaxes him (could be a good starting point): I would add that this is the newer and fresher approach to corporate shots.

I hope this helps somewhat...

On Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:05 am PeterH [via Orpington Photographic Society Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

That might be very helpful! Thanks.

On 13 Jul 2015, at 09:39, Chris Sawyer [via Orpington Photographic Society Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Peter - I have a recent Digital Camera magazine (June 2015) that has a feature on wedding photography. It runs to 12 pages and covers all the main events and includes a few checklists. I am happy to drop it off at your house if you're interested.

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