Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've been doing weddings using the Kodak Portra line for a couple years now. I use their 400 and 800 and am very happy with them. I tested the Fuji line of films but found them to be poor in rendering purples so opted for Kodak instead. I would encourage you to shoot pro film, not consumer grade; you'll pay more but you'll be able to see the difference. The best hint I can give you is to get as much time alone with the bride and groom as you can. I always try to work with them before the wedding (this breaks a tradition of not seeing each other before the ceremony...some will go for it, some won't budge) as they have a nervous, excited energy that I really love to see. Experience is showing me that while group shots are important (with parents, with siblings, g-parents, aunt and uncles...) the best sellers are images of the bride and groom alone with each other so shoot LOTS of those in every pose you can think of. Details are also important: back of bride's dress grooms boutineer brides flowers rings bride's hair shoes cake toasting glasses special music special instruments (just did a wedding in which a bagpipe figured prominently) any children close to the couple Mostly, be comfortable with your equipment, and just keep your eyes open. If you see something that strikes you, shoot it. I'm always tickled when a bride and groom pick up their proofs and say, "Oh my gosh, I'm so glad you got a shot of ------------- we were so busy/frantic/nervous we didn't notice it." Lea - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Firestone" <kenf@speakeasy.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 9:11 AM Subject: [Leica] Wedding Photography Questions > After not taking any serious pictures for 20 years, I have been asked > to come out of retirement to photograph a family wedding. So far I > have had the cameras CLAed, and I have been taking pictures to get > back into shape (These may show up online some day). > > But I have some questions. What should I use for film on the big day? > I was planning on color negative, 35mm for most if not all of the > shooting. The ceremony will be outdoors under a tent, > mid-afternoon. The reception will be next door in a barnlike > structure with windows. It will go from midafternoon to late > evening. Do I want to use the Kodak pro films? Or are the consumer > grade good enough? What about other than Kodak? > > Also, any suggested shots, or other hints from those more experienced > in this type of shooting are appreciated. (except for do it all in > medium format, or digital, because neither of those are possible). > > Thanks in advance. > > ============================================================================ > Ken Firestone, W3CAT | For every problem there is one solution > kenf@speakeasy.net | which is simple, neat, and wrong. > ken@firestone.net | -- H. L. Mencken > ============================================================================ > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html