Could anyone offer advice on how to photograph a wedding at night?
I am photographing my wedding night for the first time in September and I am very nervous. I've done other photo shoots at night, and I have done but never weddings, but the two together in an afternoon wedding. Apart from shooting like crazy, and conduct night, are there other tips and tricks could offer me? You could use some advice on lighting, lenses suggested, or other rental equipment that could / Loan for that day. Thanks! EDIT I have a professional camera, and have photographed weddings, but I am still a student, and I have to start somewhere. Customers are aware of my level of experience, and I have done their engagement photos and Bridals, and have been really pleased. This is just my wedding night.
The Fast lenses. good flashes. The cameras with good high ISO performance. A tripod for the ceremony. A good technique. It is more difficult when shooting wide to make the object sharp, due to the narrow DOF and lens optical performance when shooting at the ends. Practice a lot, especially with flash (off camera flash, too, if possible) and broadcasters. Low light is a basic element of the wedding, so if you're starting to get used to the idea of being the usual and not a anomaly. Flash is very often not allowed in the ceremony, hence the need for faster glass. This is a situation where the kit lens at f/5.6 will not cut it. If you f/2.8 has no zoom or prime af/1.8 or 1.4, the plan on renting or making a purchase. You can check the re-enactment of some parts of the ceremony to use the flash a shorter distance, gel if necessary to match the environment. This is common in some places. During the ceremony itself, use a tripod and waiting times still to shoot. A high ISO, even if some noise is preferable to blurry shots. The noise can be reduced in post production. Blur is forever. Also avoid exposure low. Elevation increases noise levels as well. For the procession you need a good flash that recharges quickly. So the battery replacement plan and start new just before the main event. Shadows will be his mortal enemy here. Rebound and disseminate both the flash very quickly eaten note. Good luck, hope all do well.
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