Advice for a christening/baptism

[Deleted member 19568]

Hi all,

a mate of mine has asked me to do some photos of his child's baptism/christening. Now I've been to a few and know how the usual ceremony goes but so I have a rough Idea of where to take shots etc but can anyone give me some more detailed advice ? I was thinking of renting some better len(s) if that would make a major difference as its a special day etc....

so anyways some suggestions and opinions if possible.

Kit is a D7000 with a 18-105 kit lens and a 35mm 1.8

thanks

 

[Little John]

Check with the vicar that you can shoot during the service before going and splashing out on a lens hire. Some allow it some don't

 

[hairboy]

Check with the vicar that you can shoot during the service before going and splashing out on a lens hire. Some allow it some don't

+1 Some vicars can be funny with photos during a service.

Once you clear that up, you can think lens/equipment/techniques. You have 35mm which on cropped body will give you an OK coverage on the wider side. If you want closer detail shots, you'll want 50/85 1.8, which you may as well buy, as they are always useful lenses to have, and don't cost much for what they are, really.

Don't concentrate on typical shots, but try to get plenty of details/reaction/incidental shots. They make for great album fillers

 

[Deleted member 19568]

Thanks

 

[RichHobson]

Did a Christening yesterday. Vicar initially said he didn't usually allow photography during a baptism, but that because it was a private ceremony as opposed to a baptism during a regular service he would allow it.

Anyway, Regular f2.8 lens, nothing special, bump up the iso.

 

[mrthingyx]

Check with the vicar, and adapt on the day, as there is every chance the baby will not be amenable to photos after being baptised...