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My worst nightmare.

I've been asked to take some photos after a wedding next week. Its for a friend, they've offered to pay for my time and photos, I've declinded the money on the grounds i'd do it as a present 'if' i choose to do it.
The LAST thing i want is to be responable for crap wedding photos. This is a one off chance for them to get the photos right.
I ahve good gear, and i'm fairly handy with the camera (imo of course)

Any advice for this? Which lens should i be using, i have the choice of 10-20, 24-70, 70-200 or maybe a 50mm depending on how twitchy my ebay hand is this week.
I have the gut feeling if i have to ask, then i shouldn't be doing it?
I've thought of getting outside with the gf or a friend and practicing my outside photography. All photos will be done in a garden too.

HELP me decide lol
 
Correct - if you have to ask . . . .

but - I'd use the 24-70 and 70-200 - I suspect you'll need a flash too - esp outside in a garden of the light is harsh.
 
I don't understand why people always start these threads with the dreaded "OH MY GOD!!!"...or in this case, MY WORST NIGHTMARE :lol:

Take it as an opportunity and enjoy it! I would LOVE the chance to have a go at wedding togging!

Other than that, I can't help! Have you got a nice fast telephoto? What about a nifty fifty etc. What will you be shooting with?

Gary.
EDIT: Just seen your lens collection!
 
I have been thinking about getting a nifty fifty, for a wedding that I have been asked to do (as usual for a friend on a tight budget who couldnt afford a pro)

Do people tend to use them, I was thinking maybe the set 50mm might be a bit limiting, although the 1.8 aperature would be good for inside the venue where light is goign to be limited
 
Bolerus said:
I have been thinking about getting a nifty fifty, for a wedding that I have been asked to do (as usual for a friend on a tight budget who couldnt afford a pro)

Do people tend to use them, I was thinking maybe the set 50mm might be a bit limiting, although the 1.8 aperature would be good for inside the venue where light is goign to be limited
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Get in their face with your nifty, would be awsome I think :D Or stand back with a 70 to 200 VR :D
 
vecsri said:
My worst nightmare.

I have the gut feeling if i have to ask, then i shouldn't be doing it?
I've thought of getting outside with the gf or a friend and practicing my outside photography. All photos will be done in a **garden too.
HELP me decide lol
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Your gut feeling is correct, so don't do it
and**in any case what if its raining?? :bonk:
 
If they have decided not to have a pro, then go for it, you take should take the view that anything you give them will be better than nothing ...

Your post is confusing - are you taking photos at the wedding, or after the wedding ?
 
Its after the wedding sorry, there won't be a pro photograher for them.
Sadly, all lays on me.
 
EdinburghGary said:
So what are they doing for shots of the ceremony itself?

Gary.
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Nothing from what i can tell, its just a cheap registry jobby i think.
I'm tempted to go for it now, since i've the read anything is better than nothing.
Its nto as if i'm ****? I should just get as much practice in this week as pos really.
Only flash i ahve is a crappy jessops one.
 
vecsri said:
Nothing from what i can tell, its just a cheap registry jobby i think.
I'm tempted to go for it now, since i've the read anything is better than nothing.
Its nto as if i'm ****? I should just get as much practice in this week as pos really.
Only flash i ahve is a crappy jessops one.
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You should offer to do the reception too then, the before, during and after! Make a good go of it, you never know, it might develop into some future business and pocket money for new kit down the road! It might even develop into a fill time pro job!

Don't knock it till you try it :D

Gary.
 
You're the devil on my shoulder i think Gary lol
 
You get what you pay for
Theres far too much "oh Ive a decent camera" I can be a photographer going on these days
Fact is most I have seen that reckon they can do it really dont have a clue and are providing very average shots , and certainly would have fallen flat on their faces if it wasnt for digital and the fact if you take enough something is bound to come out.
So here's the rub
Do the pics by all means but just act as if you are a friend taking some snaps at a party then you are under no pressure
Dont try and be the "pro" because you are not
If they want a pro tell em to put their hand in their pocket and pay proper money.
 
Great opportunity that I'd grab with both hands if it were me! I'd be a bag of nerves too, but if they've approached you for the pics then that would take the pressure off slightly
 
I'm friends with the entire family, so i think it'll be relaxed.
Sod it, as said i'm FAR from pro, and i know it. I'm not trying to pretend to be anything i'm not.
Who knows i may even shock my self with the photos.
 
Get in there and get your hands dirty :D

If its a freebie, I wouldnt worry. They know you're not a pro, so what have you got to lose? :)
 
vecsri said:
I'm friends with the entire family, so i think it'll be relaxed.
Sod it, as said i'm FAR from pro, and i know it. I'm not trying to pretend to be anything i'm not.
Who knows i may even shock my self with the photos.
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Going into it with that attitude is spot on
I have no doubt you will get great relaxed pics
Dont put any pressure on yourself and treat it as a fun job and you will be fine and in fact as you are friends with them the likelihood is that you will get more fun pics than any pro ever will .
 
vecsri said:
Who knows i may even shock my self with the photos.
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as long as you don't shock the 'happy couple' with your photo's you'll be sound!

why not meet up with them for a few practice shots, then you can show them what to expect before they/you commit
 
May well do!
I'll let him know i'm willing to have a stab.
May try and suggest a few better lit places, rather than round the back of the house.
 
Go for it, get a fifty, the extra low light is worth it, especially indoors without flash
 
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