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I keep getting asked to do wedding photography - what is a fair price to ask?
This may sound like a silly post...but, I need some "outside" opinion from people who know what they are doing.
I took up amateur photography as a hobby a couple of years ago...most of it being ...
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Licensing for wedding photos, to protect photographer, but allow freedom to clients?
We're looking at booking a professional photographer for our wedding, but I am a little unhappy with assigning complete control of photos from our own wedding to a photographer.
The contract she ...
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Copyright Was Released to All Images: Does this include all RAW photos?
In our wedding photographer's contract it states that she includes the "Copyright RELEASE to ALL Images" and does not specify to only the edited images. Do we have the right to demand the RAW image ...
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Wedding photography business website software [duplicate]
I have been running my own wedding photography business for a couple of months.
One thing I'm struggling with is how to create my website so that clients can purchase packages and photos from me.
I ...
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Which one wide-medium canon lens is best for an indoor/outdoor wedding? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Which one wide-medium lens to buy as the main lens for an outdoor wedding?
I am an amateur photographer. I have taken senior and family photos for friends. However, my ...
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What is your stance when asked to shoot a wedding for friends or family?
Do you charge? Do you refuse?
I find I am often asked to shoot my friend's weddings but feel I cannot accept payment if they are close friends. The money isn't the issue, the downside is that wedding ...
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Which is more efficient when shooting weddings: interpolating sRAW or shooting in jpeg?
What would you choose, if you were to, between shooting in sRAW (hence, sacrificing MP but retaining a lot more color and detail) and shooting in JPG, doing justice to the Megapixel count while giving ...
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How much do I charge for the first time wedding photo shoot?
I am an amateur photographer as far as event photography is concerned. I have done private event shoots only for my family and friends (weddings on two occasions and few new born and other small ...
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How do I prepare best for my first wedding photography event?
I am going to shoot a wedding this weekend, and I want to do my best for my friend's big day.
What can I do to prepare for the day in order to minimize failures and mistakes?
How do I avoid missing ...
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Which Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 is better for wedding photography?
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens
In these tele lens which one is suitable for wedding photography? How do these two differ?
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How to photograph a couple exiting their wedding at night?
This is my first wedding season, and I'm mostly a natural light photographer. I'm starting to get weddings that end later in the evening. When it's really dark out, lenses obviously don't know what to ...
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How can I deal with height differences at a wedding?
Are there any tips, techniques, or poses I can use to embrace/handle a height difference between the bride and groom? He is approximately 6' and she is 4'11".
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How do I photograph a wedding in the rain?
I've shot weddings before, but being in Minnesota they almost always have an indoor venue available due to the long cold winters that we have. I am coming up on a wedding that I will likely be ...
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What should I do for lighting a wedding reception in a gym?
So I will be shooting a wedding reception in a gym in August. I haven't really done to much shooting in gyms. What would be the best lighting? Would just having an on the camera speedlite with a green ...
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What would be an inexpensive lens for wedding photography?
I am a pretty new "photographer" and will be shooting a couple weddings in the near future. I am currently using a Nikon D3100 and have the 18-55mm kit lens as well as the 50mm 1.8G. I am looking to ...
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Canon 5d mark III vs canon 1d X for studio/wedding/outdoor work?
I'm a wedding/creative photographer, and I'm looking to upgrade my camera. While my budget allows for both the 1dx and the 5d, this represents a significant investment for me.
I talked to a few ...
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Advantages of a ring-flash in portrait and wedding photography
I've seen lots of people talk about and work with ring-flashes, or using ring-flash adapters for their speedlites. Some use them in single flash setups, both on-camera and off-camera, other use them ...
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Is it poor etiquette for a second shooter at a wedding to present that work without mentioning the primary business?
I just shot a wedding that I was hired for, and I brought my friend who is also a photographer to second shoot for me. I'm fine with a second shooter using the images they take at my wedding for their ...
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How to become a wedding photographer?
I'm trying to break into the wedding business. I already have great equipment, etc but how do you build your portfolio? Especially if you live in a new state with very few contacts?
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How do I break into a higher end market segment for wedding photography?
Like I believe many photographers, I started my professional work doing mainly lower priced gigs to (maybe) foolishly get my foot in the door, earn experience, and a full portfolio.
Now once I start ...
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How to ask a photographer for proof of insurance in the US?
I am wondering from both sides of the table, how or what to ask a professional photographer in regards to insurance, and what document is typically produced by a photographer?
Specifically I want to ...
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What is a second shooter supposed to do at a wedding?
I'm wanting to know what others might say are good guidelines to follow for second shooters? I was asked to be a second shooter for a wedding and I plan to have my own second shooter when I start ...
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Should I use RAW or JPEG for wedding photography?
I am about to shoot in a wedding ceremony and would like to know, Should I shoot in RAW or JPEG?
I asked a photographer (outside the US) and he said converting RAW into JPG changes color (or ...
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Will a prime lens help me get better portraits at a wedding?
I have a Canon 600D with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. I have a friend's wedding coming soon, and I'm not sure if my zoom lens will do a good job or not. I was thinking of buying a prime lens so ...
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What are the real-world differences between Canon, Sigma and other third-party 70-200 f/2.8 lenses?
I'm getting started with wedding photography, and was looking for a fast telephoto zoom to compliment my Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 (on a Canon 500D/T1i).
After extensive online research, the 70-200 f/2.8 ...
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Is there a camera that operates silently, suitable for use at a wedding?
I would like some advice or suggestions for a camera to use at a wedding.
I normally use a Pentax K-5 (which is quiet enough) and a Pentax K-r (which is noisy) but I have a wedding to shoot with a ...
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Which one wide-medium lens to buy as the main lens for an outdoor wedding?
I have my first solo wedding gig coming up and I'd love recommendations for almost any lens (under $1500, preferably) to go on my 7D. My Sigma wide-angle is basically no longer usable. I have some ...
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How to accurately / competitively price prints when digital images are already paid for?
My wife is a wedding and fashion photographer (as well as some family and maternity). We've been traditionally giving our High Res images as a part of the package price to our customers. Now that ...
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What do I need to take really great shots of wedding cakes, including on-site?
First let me say I appreciate all answers and your time ... I just upgraded from a point and shoot (Olympus Stylus 7.1mp) to the Canon Rebel T2i and WOW am I excited and wow I just jumped into a big ...
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Should pro photographers learn to work around amateurs at events?
This issue is most prevalent in Wedding photography. An example would be when a Wedding photographer has to avoid family members or other guests who are aggressively taking pictures around them ...
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Are photo releases necessary when using event photos in my portfolio?
Do I need to get photo releases from people in the images I capture at public events?
For example, do I need photo releases from all wedding guests pictured in order to use my photos for ...
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Should I have a wedding contract provision for actions outside my control?
Should I have a provision in my weddings contracts that covers actions which are outside of my control? For instance, how to deal with wedding guests who 'play photographer' and may interfere with a ...
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How do I achieve these golden/reddish Indian wedding effects using Lightroom 3?
I have been playing with various options, tried various tutorials.. but I never get the
post processed image I am looking for.
Tried using ligthroom presets, but the result is always a very ...
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What Canon lenses do you suggest for wedding photography on a tight budget?
I am new to photography. I have Canon 1000d (with 18 -55 mm lens). My basic interest is wedding photography.
I am planning to get a prime and a telephoto lens. So, my dilemma is:
Should I go for ...
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Suggestions for photographers / videographers to best work together at the same event?
I want to get a wedding photographer's perspective on videography. It seems like there can exist a natural tension between the two, as they are both under pressure from the bride to shoot the same ...
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How do I go about becoming a second shooter for a wedding photographer?
Okay, I'd like to get to know more about photography, but not in a super serious way. In particular, I'd like to find a few photographers that I could offer to be second shoot, so I can improve my ...
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How do you determine how much to ask for when someone wants you to photograph a wedding?
I've been asked to shoot a wedding for money, which would be the first time that I've had such an opportunity. I've taken pictures at three prior weddings, two as the main photographer, but not while ...
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Best Sites for Simplified Instructions in Taking Wedding Photos
Does anybody have any recommendations for Photography Sites that give you some basic yet good instructions on shooting weddings?
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Tips for photographing a wedding
I guess this comes up for most of us that are known by friends as "the photographer"... I've been asked to be the official photographer at a wedding.
I think I have the equipment sorted. I have my ...
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What software to use to create a “photo-presentation”?
I got a series of shots from a wedding ceremony. I'm gonna hand the selected ones as prints to the couple, but I also wanted to create a kind of movie-"presentation", from selected pictures. My goal ...
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How hard would be photographing a wedding with just prime lens?
I was recently asked to photograph my cousin's wedding - ceremony at the church, some outside shots at the nearby park, maybe some shots at the reception.
Since my photography-related budget is right ...
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How do I choose a professional photographer for my wedding or newborn?
I recently got married, and new what I wanted in a photography. Cost was a big concern, so I spent some time on Craigslist reviewing the websites of the various "pros" that posted there. Most were ...
