Church pics help
Discussion
First of all, make sure you are allowed to take pics inside during the ceremony (I assume that's when you are planing to do?) because many don't allow you to. Even if you are allowed, it could be annoying for other people if you were taking lots of pics unless you are an official photographer.
This obviously depends on the weather, time of the day and the church itself, but it could be pretty hard without a tripod unless you use very fast lenses with high ISO. (Well, that's from my experience anyway) Using a tripod from the back of the church with varied focal length works well for me. You'll be totally out of the way and won't annoy anyone.
This obviously depends on the weather, time of the day and the church itself, but it could be pretty hard without a tripod unless you use very fast lenses with high ISO. (Well, that's from my experience anyway) Using a tripod from the back of the church with varied focal length works well for me. You'll be totally out of the way and won't annoy anyone.
Visit the church beforehand.
It's utterly utterly invaluable. See what the conditions are like, take some test shots etc.
IF you can't use flash, ramp up the ISO and widen the aperture on your lens as much as you can - churches are generally gloomy and warm.
If you've been asked to do this by the bride or groom, then arrange for a fake shoot between the real ceremony and them leaving the church (after the congregation have gone). It only takes 5 minutes and is worth doing.
The ban on shooting during the service is down to religious reasons. The few weddings I have done, I respected that, and will do for any others, however, that didn't stop everyone else from whipping out their flash-tastic point and shoots. You'll never meet the vicar again. Up to your conscience.
It's utterly utterly invaluable. See what the conditions are like, take some test shots etc.
IF you can't use flash, ramp up the ISO and widen the aperture on your lens as much as you can - churches are generally gloomy and warm.
If you've been asked to do this by the bride or groom, then arrange for a fake shoot between the real ceremony and them leaving the church (after the congregation have gone). It only takes 5 minutes and is worth doing.
The ban on shooting during the service is down to religious reasons. The few weddings I have done, I respected that, and will do for any others, however, that didn't stop everyone else from whipping out their flash-tastic point and shoots. You'll never meet the vicar again. Up to your conscience.
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