Wedding Photo Tips Wanted

posted on September 3rd, 2009


On Saturday (less than two days from now) I’ll be the photographer for one of my best friends’ wedding. I took some great casual photos at her older sister’s wedding a few years ago, but now I’m the photographer.

Last night was the rehearsal — heh, it’s like an acting job — and I feel fairly confident in the area. Especially after I was told I can roam around and do whatever I want. Another person at the rehearsal jokingly told me he’d give me a Freddo Frog for every person I stop on. I told him “you’re on!” ;)

I’ve been studying the art of wedding photography through many different websites, and I feel as prepared as I can be. Though, I think I’m going to hire a Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens for some wide perspectives.

Here’s my list of equipment:

Cameras:
Canon EOS 400D (Rebel XTi)
Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi)

Lenses:
Canon 50mm f/1.8 II lens
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
Canon EFS 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens

Flash:
Canon Speedlite 430EX

Moreover, I feel I’m covered for all focal lengths. I’ll use the 50mm f/1.8 on one camera and alternate between the 55-250mm f/4-5.6 and the 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 on the other camera. I’ll probably keep the flash on the second camera because the 50mm f/1.8 will be fine for the available light.

Here’s a bunch of fantastic sources I’ve found for wedding photography ideas:

- 21 Tips for Amateur Wedding Photographers
- Wedding Photography Sydney Directory (tips and locations for wedding photography in Sydney)
- Taylor-Made Photography (Trudi was my photography teacher at college and marked gave me full marks for my final assessment.)
- Ryan Brenizer’s Amazon Blog (NYC Wedding Photographer)
– Ryan Brenizer’s amazing slide show for a fun wedding (which I found from his Flickr)

Do you have any further tips for me?

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  • Hey DJ, Update your bio, it still says your in Phx. ;-) Are you coming back, or is the world tour over for now?

    I posted on FB, but I'll post here too. Oh and Ryan B is an awesome photographer. I photographed his engagement photos when he was in town. He's a good guy.

    So I've basically seen this type post all over the internet, it's just usually ppl I don't know. In the end this is like listing a bunch of computer gear and software and saying, "how do I make a website"... Or "how do I edit a video". It depends on too much stuff.

    So just overshoot, and try to plan so there is more photo time than you need...do NOT get to caught in up the gear, and if you carry a bunch of stuff have a friend come to carry all your junk. That helps a lot.

    I remember my first few weddings. They sucked. It's always best to assist other wedding photogs as an assistant or 2nd shooter. GOOD LUCK MAN
    @acmePhoto
  • perrythinadoukasphotography
    Hi there, tricks to great photography is able to read the light and frame accordingly. A camera is a only a tool! You need to drive the tool to create quality images. Wishing you all the success with your shoot and with growing confidence all will prevail. With compliments Thina Doukas Photography
  • Thanks Thina!

    I'm constantly evolving my craft, and wedding photography was a new challenge for me, so I just wanted to make sure I was prepared.

    The day went splendid, and I got some beautiful photographs.
  • As a new in pre wedding & wedding photography; pre wedding & wedding photography videography business, your post could be a booster for me to learn, practice and get an order.
    A very useful articles, cause i've been learn about photography. and recently i'm using digital camera. It would be my reference literature, because i've been learn about prewedding & wedding documentation (photography videography) and others which related to it.
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