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I have just started out taking photos for weddings etc. I have a Nikon D80 and Nikon d50 I have 18.55mm lens 55-200mm lens. I would like some help with deciding which lens to buy, I think I need a wide angle lens? any ideas please or if not a wide angle then suggestions please
Nikon 17 - 55 f2.8 & Nikon 24 - 70 f2.8, Would be a good start.....!
Back them up with a 70 - 200 f2.8 VR and that's everything covered.......!
What about lighting.....? ? ?
At least 1 x SB800 and a couple of SB600's if you want to get all creative......!
And if you still have some cash left over, It may be time to have a look at the D300.....
Just to add the finishing touch.....!
Quote: If you don't know what you need then you probably don't need it.
If you are having to ask this question, are you ready for Wedding Photography technically...
...and commercially.
My two cents-worth...
What CameraCat said, then add a 50mm prime, an 85mm, a macro lens, a fisheye, another camera in case your first two fail, insurance and a whole bunch of other stuff.
Quote: I always knew there was a touch of the Yankee in you Mike
Damn right there Ade Boy!
Add to what James included, If you forget the D300, And get the D3, You will not need the 17 - 55 f2.8, So thats one less lens to lug around...
? ? ?
Howdy Yankee Doodles....... Have I missed anything of the kit list, Apart from a couple of reflectors, A half decent tripod, A flash/light meter.......?
Quote: Have I missed anything of the kit list
Yup!! A damned good Assistant and Event Manager.
My wife Linda is available at reasonable rates!
absolutely no reason why you cant shoot a wedding with what you have already. just remember to use the pop up flash during the ceremony to avoid camera shake.
A few more weddings, and the huge fees will buy you all the gear you want. you'll be rolling in cash!!! anyone can do it you know, all you need is a digital slr, and youve got TWO!!
yayyyy.
Chris... I feel I should step up to the plate here and say - in all honesty - whilst the responses here have been 'light-hearted', they have been based on the questions arising from your original post and, to be frank, that's why the 'ribbing' is taking place.
To cover a wedding for friends on a 'cost-only' basis is great - so long as one recognises that it is on that basis ONLY and that also one recognises that professional Wedding Photography a highly-developed and - at times - VERY risky and costly business.
To think that wedding photography is a 'doddle' and 'easy money' is a BIG mistake.
Please - do some 'homework' Chris - and be assured that I say this with every best wish for you going forward.
Mike
I just KNEW you - of all people Adrian - would pick up on that!
Just been reading the comments and I too am photographing a friend's wedding in the summer. I should stress that I am not a professional wedding photographer but I have done the honours for several people over the years. My friend wants an informal style of photography and she is also used to being in front of my camera - she said she would feel more comfortable if it was me doing them.
But although informal and for friends and on a cost basis, I'll still be taking along my three Olympus cameras - two film, one digital - supplies of black and white and colour film, a range of lenses (including wide angle, macro, 50mm, portrait, telephoto, zoom) plus flash, tripod, memory cards, batteries, battery charger... the list goes on ! As Mike has pointed out above, it is hard work - and if you are doing the more formal style of wedding photography you have to be confident enough to 'direct' your subjects. I was terrified the first time I did it. By the third time I was shouting instructions like Ridley Scott on the set of 'Gladiator'. "CAN I HAVE THE BRIDE'S PARENTS AND THE BRIDESMAIDS OVER HERE PLEASE !" Do as much preparation as you can, and if possible visit the venues to get a feel for the background and to scout for good locations. I am going to see the venue next month as there is a particularly nice staircase I want to investigate ! (And if you can get sneak previews of the dress that's useful as well - I know my friend's dress has fabulous embroidery detail at the back so I want to make sure that gets featured !)
Hope it goes well for you BarneyB !
(And if anyone has any tips for me, please feel free to add them !!! )
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