Photograph and Camera talk

[urbanwoodsman]

@jacoavlu:

Finn that sounds fun but I would be careful
Do they have a regular paid photographer? Are you the only one?
It's a once in a lifetime event and for some the photographs are one of the most cherished things they own
As an amateur I would not want to have that responsibility
If they have a regular photographer then I would go at it, use what you already have, try to capture some candid, intimate moments, and just have fun

this. this. this. 

[jbphoto23]

@Finn666:

yo jakob you´ve read the photo thread over at sufu?

i was asked to shoot at a friends wedding this summer…any things i really need to own when shooting weddings?
atm i´m just taking pics of what i like...never had to deal with such questions yet

shooting with Nikon D5000 + 50mm 1.8 and 18-70mm 3.5-4.5...

so any input from you guys would be nice!...thanks in advance!

Yeah you should be specialized in shooting weddings…that's all you need

[Lucifer]

1. If you aren't experienced in shooting weddings, make sure they have a "main shooter" or make sure they really, really understand that you can't guarantee anything since you are new at it. Brides are especially, especially difficult when it comes to how they and everyone else looks.

2. bring a backup battery, camera, memory card. Visit the venue in beforehand to see how the lighting is, do you need a flash?

etc.

bottom line: wedding photography is hard

[moykky]

Camera people, I'm in need of a new point and shoot. My friend has this Panasonic LX5 which in my opinion takes excellent pictures but as I looked it's been on the market since 2010 and I was wondering if there is there some better/other candidates? Nothing bigger than LX5 though…

[Finn666]

thanks a lot for your honest opinions guys…i´ve just made up my mind and told her, that i´m not doing it...at least not as the main shooter...somehow "too risky" for me since i really don´t want to fuck up and kinda ruin their day with shitty pictures (don´t think this will happen, but if, i´m fecked as well!)...

so yeah.

i told her to let some pro doing the main "work" and i´ll do the rest...think she´s fine with it!

[Giles]

Sensible plan…..Now the pressure is off, you'll probably take some brilliant candids.....

[Finn666]

you could be right and i´m also feeling a bit honoured that she did ask me to shoot at her wedding…

[derivative666]

Finn wise choice. Besides it is always more fun to be the second shooter. It will give you the opportunity to really show your creative side. Because you will not have to rush and you won't be carrying the burden of missing anything. I shot second for a couple of years before I decided to shoot weddings by myself. It usually is a very long chaotic day.

[laxlife1234]

Finn.. maybe (just a thought) you could possibly try to get in contact with the main shooter if they hire one and just talk to him about how to take photos there and ask if you could help assist him.

[Lucifer]

If you want something special camera-strap wise:

http://www.barton1972.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_4&products_id=78#

I think I have to try to make something like that (natural, veg-tanned for me though) tonight.

[Guest]

Steve Huff Photo, haha.

[Lucifer]

@holla:

Steve Huff Photo, haha.

Indeed Ironically, I just learned to make such braids last week (I've made wallet reins, armbands and other crap like a crazy person the last days.. )

[loghill]

@Finn666:

thanks a lot for your honest opinions guys…i´ve just made up my mind and told her, that i´m not doing it...at least not as the main shooter...somehow "too risky" for me since i really don´t want to fuck up and kinda ruin their day with shitty pictures (don´t think this will happen, but if, i´m fecked as well!)...

so yeah.

i told her to let some pro doing the main "work" and i´ll do the rest...think she´s fine with it!

Right choice. You shouldn't shoot someone's most important day if you don't feel comfortable doing it.

In a similar situation I was assisting a wedding photographer and attending the wedding as a guest. And I just had my own camera with me.

These are the images.

[Finn666]

now that looks like a great wedding to me. perfect weather, great looking guests and bridal couple…was that in sweden/ finland/... ?

you have more than these 12 images though, right? would like to see more

[Guest]

What kind of photo related blogs/sites do you guys frequent? I think it would be cool if we shared a few links.

http://www.japancamerahunter.com/

–> basically a guy in Tokyo who'll buy you any freakish camera you can think of, I like his "what's in your bag" feature and all the camera pr0n

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/

–> interesting real world reviews, rather leica-centric

http://kenshukan.net/john/

–> Tokyo based film photographer with interesting book reviews and nice insights into darkroom work. the same guy who does http://tokyocamerastyle.com/

http://www.petapixel.com/

–> my favorite for upcoming camera releases

http://www.youtube.com/user/DigitalRevCom

–> best video reviews out there imo, not for everyone as these guys are absolutely silly and often overdo it... I still prefer them over most serious reviewers

[Finn666]

shot this yesterday, not sure about the editing i did on it though…

opinions?

klick for bigger view

[derivative666]

Very leicaesque

[loghill]

@Finn666:

now that looks like a great wedding to me. perfect weather, great looking guests and bridal couple…was that in sweden/ finland/... ?

you have more than these 12 images though, right? would like to see more

Thanks. Pics are from Helsinki Finland. I don't have more than those 12 online, I tend to keep my photosets small.

[Finn666]

@derivative666:

Very leicaesque

well this sounds like a good thing, right?

[derivative666]

I am a huge fan of dark contrasty street photography