Shooting tips... For pre-wedding

Shooting tips... For pre-wedding

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Zerotonine

Original Poster:

1,171 posts

175 months

Thursday 29th September 2016
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Hi everyone

I have been asked to take photos of a bride getting ready for her wedding. They have no budget for a professional, so I have been roped in. So, I would like to get the best results but I only have the following available...
1x Fujifilm HS30 EXR Bridge
1x Canon SX610HS Compact
1x Lumix GF5 with 14-42 kit lens
1x tripod.

I am strictly amateur and I am still learning the ins and outs, can anyone provide me any tips to get the best photos? I do not know the bride, I have been asked by another amateur photographer as he cannot be in two places at once!

All advice would be appreciated.

Zerotonine

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1,171 posts

175 months

Friday 30th September 2016
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I think I might get 'called into work' that morning... But with enough notice that they can arrange something else. To be honest the whole wedding has disaster written all over it! Thank you wise people.

Zerotonine

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1,171 posts

175 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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Although I only know the groom, and even then as a passing acquaintance, I think I would rather not being held accountable for photos that they may not like. I would rather shadow a pro to start with and gain experience than to go in blind. The wedding is in two weeks, and I think it will be more hassle than it is worth. Thank you for all the advice people!

Zerotonine

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1,171 posts

175 months

Monday 3rd October 2016
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I only have the 14-42 kit lens, and as I won't be paid for the photos or really know them I wouldn't really want to be out of pocket renting a lens.

Zerotonine

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1,171 posts

175 months

Thursday 8th December 2016
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Quick update, I didn't do the photos in the end, and the photos they had done were, well, st. I have fixed a couple of them up in Lightroom, but it goes to show that you get what you pay for. If you want nice photos, pay a professional!