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Old 12-02-2010, 06:55 AM
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Question Help! First-time indoor wedding photographer
So I'm shooting my first wedding in a little over two weeks and I've totally procrastinated. I've not used lighting before, and I'm looking to rent, but I have no idea what to rent. The bride is just finishing college, so I'm just getting all the final details. As you can see, I'm in a bit of a pickle. Can anyone offer me any advice as to what I need and what the best bang is for my buck?
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Old 12-02-2010, 10:40 AM
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I casually shot a wedding for some family friends with nothing but my camera and a kit lens. So - really - you don't need anything but a camera...

I think you need to be a bit more specific... What time is the wedding at? What's the venue like? What camera do you have? etc...
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Old 12-02-2010, 01:29 PM
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2 weeks away, no flash gear or flash experience. Gotta love a challenge!!!
As the previous poster mentions, provide some more info...but for the time being, rent the biggest ittl/ettl flash made by the manufacturer of your camera throw it on top in auto. Point & shoot...
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Great info on weddings here: Wedding Photography
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FWIGTEW.

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FWIGTEW.
I was thinking the same thing, and I know nothing about photography or wedding photography!
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those are great. IGOR - love it!
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I saw your link to this in another thread and almost posted it here...but decided to wait for you to chime in and do the honor.
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Old 12-02-2010, 10:31 PM
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Susan: thanks! I felt kind of mean doing it, though. Everybody else was so encouraging.

BuddhaPi: me neither. I'm just a hobbyist shooter. But I've read waaaay too many photography board posts.

I suppose I should also post my other favorite-insight-into-what-it's-like links:The best bang for your buck rental will, undoubtedly, be a backup body.
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Old 12-03-2010, 05:52 PM
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That's encouraging, lol.

I know the girl well - the main reason I'm doing it is she can't afford a full-time professional photographer. Dad is out of the picture and mom doesn't work, and she is going to a Christian college supporting herself, which means lots of school loans to pay off.

I have shot at weddings before, just not as the lead photographer.
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