Questions tagged [wedding]
For questions pertaining to wedding photography.
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Edit like Andrew Bayda or Roman Ivanov ( Vogue Style )
I'm a wedding photographer and want to change my style.
Does someone know how these people do this vogue style with contrast and colors?
Maybe they are using Capture One?
http://andrewbayda.com/
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Should I shoot with just my new mirrorless canon R6 or dual shoot with DSLR? | Weddings
Wondering if anyone would like to give me their take.
I just got a new canon r6 yesterday which was quite a big purchase for me. Very excited about it and am now stuck going back and forth between how ...
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How to carry gear while wearing a harness? (wedding photography)
Wondering if anyone could help.
I'm getting into wedding photography and am trying to figure out how I want to carry my gear for the day. I want to get either a dual or single leather harness (I'm ...
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How to remove flickering from image?
While taking photos at a wedding, I had flickering issues. One of the priests asked me to put my camera to silent mode and didn't notice that I'm taking photos with flickers then.
How can I fix the ...
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How can an amazing photographer grow business and visibility outside of the Indian market?
One of my friend is an amazing photographer and she has done photography for multi-cultural wedding and her work gets recognized by bunch of world renowned photographers too.
She is on her own and ...
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Can my Canon 600EX II-RT on-camera flash trigger a 430EX-II off-camera flash, or do I need tranceiver(s) as well?
I am a beginning wedding photographer using off camera flash for the first time during a wedding reception. It will be outdoors in a big white tent. I plan to mount my Canon 600EX II-RT on-camera to ...
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How to compose photo with un-posed groups with four or more people?
This question (How to shoot nice shots in indoor nightclub?) made me think about composing arbitrary groups of people. Usually a few people is manageable, but with more people, I don't know what to do ...
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What price should I charge for my first wedding as a Amateur photographer? [duplicate]
I am an amateur photographer. I was asked by one of the public to be their wedding photographer, after seeing a lot of my work online!
This would be my first wedding and not sure what to charge!
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Canon wide angle lenses to capture groups in tight spaces
I recently upgraded from my ancient fellow Canon 550D to Canon 5D Mark iii and I only had 18-55mm kit lens and a 50mm 1.8 lens in my arsenal. I always struggled in low light and capture groups of ...
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What is your favourite camera setting for Fast Changing Light Conditions? [closed]
Nikon D7200.
Godox V860IIN.
I am looking for the best camera settings for Wedding And Night Club Photography.
I want to capture images the way it is in my mind with the least amount of adjustments ...
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Save an underexposed foreground without blowing out the background
I recently shot my sister-in-laws wedding for the bridal party preparations, a good day was had by all and I've got a good number of shots I'm really happy with.
Unfortunately there is a group of ...
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What are better lenses for portrait photography (1.8D or 1.8G) for Nikon D750? [duplicate]
I am planning to start home-based wedding photography business and the compiling a list of gear to purchase.I have planned to purchase D750 as my primary body but I can't seem to decide on which lens ...
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What's the best way to light up a subject that's far away?
I am shooting a wedding for a family friend, and one of the shots she would like is of them both standing on a balcony over a stairway. It's an old building they're getting married in, and it is a ...
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Is my current gear sufficient for wedding photography?
I would like to know if my current gear is sufficient to start doing wedding photography? I use a Nikon D5100, with an 18–55mm kit lens, 70–200mm Sigma lens, and 50mm f/1.8 lens.
I have taken some ...
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Which focal length should be 'always on' for a wedding?
I'm going to be the photographer at a relative's wedding (I know, don't do it yada yada). Having never done a wedding before, I've done as much preparation as I can as well as borrowed some additional ...
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Is it common for photographers to outsource editing (a.k.a. "overflow editing")?
I've helped a few friend photographers by editing their photos when they're overloaded with work. They cull and edit the photos that go on the blog and I match their style and edit the rest. I've only ...
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Is it common for wedding photographers to be booked every weekend?
I am a wedding photographer just starting out in the biz. I've shot 5 weddings as the primary shooter, but am finding it difficult to find new clients. I feel like my photos are rather good so I don't ...
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Should I charge a fee to a client who wants to change wedding date?
I have a wedding client who, due to medical reasons, needs to post pone their wedding a year. They paid the deposit, signed a contract. I feel though that by moving their date, I will not be able to ...
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Why do people move their cameras in a square motion?
I often see photographers while they're about to shoot, they move their cameras in a rapid square motion while having the subject in their camera before proceeding with the shot.
What am I missing? ...
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Will a Godox 300 Ws strobe work for weddings?
I am planning to buy a Godox DE300 (300Ws) for wedding photography as a flash. Will it do the job if I place it at different distances in a hall and use it through wireless trigger? I am not so ...
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How did wedding photographers work in the olden days?
I am very curious to know how international photographers in the olden says such as the 70's or 80's or older, work. How did they deliver albums or photographs to clients?
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Wedding Photography - Do you charge up front?
I am in the process of setting up a wedding photography business. I have chosen to ask for 50% up front. However I am unsure as to when I should ask for the final installment or whether I should ask ...
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What focal length is typical for Wedding Photography? [closed]
I am looking to start a wedding photography business and would like to understand what the best length is for the lenses.
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What Canon lens, besides my 50mm f/1.8, should I get for my first wedding shoot? [duplicate]
I am shooting my first wedding in September and I have a Canon rebel t3i with a 50 mm 1.8 and I am trying to find a good lens under $900 dollars for the wedding so I am not stuck with just one lens. ...
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What's the best way to minimize wedding picture time?
My wife is a wedding photographer. We asks our couples to list the photographs that they want us to take. I'm trying to come up with a procedure that would minimize the time needed.
For instance, Bob ...
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list of camera for wedding photography? [closed]
How to make background blurred in Nikon camera,please give me full details?
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Can our wedding photographer charge editing fees not listed in the contract or previously disclosed?
We were married last summer. We are still waiting for our album, which includes 50 edited images of our choosing.
We provided a list of the 50 images according to the instructions from the ...
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Why don't event photographers release non-touched up images?
I'm currently looking for an event photographer for my upcoming wedding. It seems that most photographers do not want to release any images that they haven't touched up or edited. On the other hand, ...
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What is the purpose of prewedding photography session?
many of the wedding photographers offer pre wedding sessions for the couple. I always wonder how is it helpful? it make the final day's photography better?
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How can I best shoot a rainy wedding? [duplicate]
Tomorrow I have my third wedding to photograph, but its going to rain and its going to be cold. It's more or less the opposite of what the couple wants and they are going to be pissed. It's also ...
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What do I need to consider when doing a pre-wedding shoot in cloudy weather?
What considerations as a photographer do I need to have when photographing a couple for a pre-wedding shoot in cloudy dull weather?
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As a professional photographer, how can one handle a wedding photographer being rude or demanding in a way that will compromise overall image quality?
Recently I was at a wedding (my sister in law's) where the photographer that was officially covering the wedding was rude about me supposedly blocking her second shooter (when I was consciously ...
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Higher ISO Camera V.S Brighter Lighting [duplicate]
Whenever I take photos in bad lighting I always wonder if I should use a higher ISO camera or instead use brighter lighting. Please no opinions- just comparisons!
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Which Canon lens should I get for portraits/weddings? [closed]
I am new to the world of photography and purchased Canon EOS 600D. Along with that I got the below basic lenses i.e.. the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 and EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6. III.
With these two lenses,...
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When do I have to give credit for the arrangement of photo I took?
I was at a friends wedding and I was taking pictures while a photographer was there. I uploaded my pictures and put my own edit on them. Now she is asking me for credit for the pose and styling. Do I ...
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How do I prepare best for my first wedding photography event? [duplicate]
I have a friend that wants me to take photos at her sisters wedding in the church and at the reception hall. This will be my first wedding shoot. I have no idea what to charge, how many pictures to ...
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Will the built-in flash of a Polariod camera be adequate for a wedding photobooth?
My best friend is getting married in one week. He asked me to set up a photo booth near the reception so that people can take pictures of themselves using funny accessories. The photo booth should be ...
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How are "Tele Photography" and "Candid Photography" different for a wedding?
For wedding functions, are "tele photography" and "candid photography" the same?
If not, what are all the similarities and dissimilarities?
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Is the Tamron 24-70mm a good wedding lens for a Canon 5DS r?
I preordered a Canon 5DS r and I was wondering if the Tamron SP AF Di VC USD 24-70mm f/2.8 XR LD ASL [IF] would be good for that camera?
I plan to use it for wedding pictures.
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How can I light an Indian wedding without spoiling the decor or blocking the view with stands and gear?
As a wedding photographer, I am challenged for eliminating light stands and sunguns in a regular wedding and reception.
As we all know, Indian weddings and receptions have a always-stretchable ...
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What is the difference between Canvera and Karizma wedding albums?
What are the significant differences between Canvera and Karizma wedding albums?
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my wedding photos were a gift but now she wants to put them all over the internet
I had a friend who is a professional wedding photographer offer to do our wedding pictures as a gift.... When we finally got them 6 months later we were told they were available by her putting them ...
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Portrait photographer asked to shoot a wedding — how should I respond?
I've slowly been building my portrait photography business, mostly doing engagement sessions. One thing I'm still stuck on is wedding photography. I do love it, but I am still so unsure if I should ...
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What criteria to consider to match cameras and lenses for shooting people at parties?
I normally don't like shooting people that much, because I like to experiment with settings, lenses etc. to get a result that I like, so it helps when the subject doesn't move (Mountains and buildings ...
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Is the Nikon D5200 good enough for professional use, such as wedding parties?
Assuming the photographer has professional skills, are cameras over $2000 required? I really think from an image quality perspective, the Nikon 5200 is enough, the rest of the features of more ...
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What's the difference between wedding album print types?
I have just purchased some credits with Artisan State to create a wedding album. They offer 3 types of printing. With very little experience I don't know which one is best or whether I would benefit ...
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What to gain from using a Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G instead of a AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1.8G
After debating the old age 50mm vs 35mm, I have opted to go for a 35mm.
I have a Nikon D3200 with a Yongnuo Flash, and just acquired a Nikon SB-600.
I shoot two things: clubs/nightlife and weddings ...
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Considerations for Photographing a Nude Wedding
I'm an amateur photographer that has helped out on a couple of wedding shoots for friends and family. I've been approached by someone looking for a photographer willing to shoot a nude wedding. I have ...
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How do I get that soft white look in my photos?
How do I get my photos to look like Christine Meintjies' and Catherine Mac's photography? Can I get that soft white look in my photos without using extra lighting?
http://www.christinemeintjes.com/...
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Which camera should I buy: 7d or 70d? [closed]
I had a Nikon D3100 camera. I want to upgrade it. Can anyone help me choose between a Canon 7d or 70d? I want it for outdoor, wedding and studio photography.