best canon lens wedding photography image
Q. Looking for a lens that is good and affordable.
I want a lens that is way under $1,000.
I want a lens that is way under $1,000.
Answer
The 24-70mm f/2,8L & the 70-200mm f/2,8L should cover all you really need, both lens cost above 1k.
If it's too much for you, you can look at third party lens that offer similar focal range.
I wouldn't bother with a wide angle lens for wedding photography, it's a nice add on if you already have a nice coverage, other than that it's just to wide to cover an entire wedding with that kind of focal.
The 24-70mm f/2,8L & the 70-200mm f/2,8L should cover all you really need, both lens cost above 1k.
If it's too much for you, you can look at third party lens that offer similar focal range.
I wouldn't bother with a wide angle lens for wedding photography, it's a nice add on if you already have a nice coverage, other than that it's just to wide to cover an entire wedding with that kind of focal.
How can I take professional wedding photos?
Q. I've been asked to take photos at a friends wedding reception. I'm not a professional photographer, but I do enjoy photography and have a Canon 20D camera with the standard 18x55 Canon lens, and a 28x200mm Zoom lens. I don't have any additional flash equipment, just what I stated here. The reception will be at dusk/night time. I want to get mainly candids, but I'd like them to be as professional as possible. Any tips or suggestions to think about?
...if I needed to purchase additional equipment, this is possible, but I can't afford $2000 lenses. You get the idea.
..just so everyone knows, they're not expecting miracles, and neither am I. I could just use some camera settings to try so I can get some decent shots in the light I have to work with. I will probably get an additional flash at least.
...if I needed to purchase additional equipment, this is possible, but I can't afford $2000 lenses. You get the idea.
..just so everyone knows, they're not expecting miracles, and neither am I. I could just use some camera settings to try so I can get some decent shots in the light I have to work with. I will probably get an additional flash at least.
Answer
Shooting at dusk/night is a hard task for a novice wedding photographer.. It is very unlikely that you will get images that look truly professional, but you can give it your best effort. Just make sure the couple understand what they are getting, and make sure your friendship will be all right if the photos aren't.
First. get a Canon flash, and a bracket if you can to reduce red eye. If you can't afford a fast f/2.8 zoom, then use the lenses you have. The 18-55 will probably be the most useful and have the best image quality, although I am not familiar with Canon lenses, but definitely the 18 end will be necessary.
Is it indoors or out? Visit the venue before hand if possible. Take someone with you and practice a few shots. Note the camera settings and chimp for adjustments. If the reception is outdoors, you can practice anywhere at the same time of day. Make lots of shots and learn what setting make the best looking picture. The key here is practice. Learn how to meter for the sky and compensate your flash output.
If indoors, learn about using bounce flash and practice that. (You will have to have an external flash for that, the built in won't bounce.) You might also want to research diffusers, but you will need some practice with those, too.
Learn about a technique called dragging the shutter and practice that as well. A good resource is www.photo.net. Go to the wedding and social event forum and search the archives for first time and beginner threads.
Vary your point of view. Get some wide and some close. Don't forget to take some pictures of the details, the flowers, cake, special touches. Be careful when taking pictures of people eating. No one looks good while stuffing a forkful in their mouth or chewing. Also watch the table clutter.
If you are comfortable using manual, then do so. If you are not certain what settings do what, then you will probably be better off using the program mode. Be aware, program mode with direct flash equals deer in headlight snapshots that any guest with a point and shoot will be able to deliver.
Wedding photography is partly about gear and technique, but it is also about timing and capture. If you get some great emotion captured in your images, then you can consider your first wedding venture a success on that level. I have seen many "pro" images, although perfectly lit and executed, that have no life or emotional impact.
Good luck !
Shooting at dusk/night is a hard task for a novice wedding photographer.. It is very unlikely that you will get images that look truly professional, but you can give it your best effort. Just make sure the couple understand what they are getting, and make sure your friendship will be all right if the photos aren't.
First. get a Canon flash, and a bracket if you can to reduce red eye. If you can't afford a fast f/2.8 zoom, then use the lenses you have. The 18-55 will probably be the most useful and have the best image quality, although I am not familiar with Canon lenses, but definitely the 18 end will be necessary.
Is it indoors or out? Visit the venue before hand if possible. Take someone with you and practice a few shots. Note the camera settings and chimp for adjustments. If the reception is outdoors, you can practice anywhere at the same time of day. Make lots of shots and learn what setting make the best looking picture. The key here is practice. Learn how to meter for the sky and compensate your flash output.
If indoors, learn about using bounce flash and practice that. (You will have to have an external flash for that, the built in won't bounce.) You might also want to research diffusers, but you will need some practice with those, too.
Learn about a technique called dragging the shutter and practice that as well. A good resource is www.photo.net. Go to the wedding and social event forum and search the archives for first time and beginner threads.
Vary your point of view. Get some wide and some close. Don't forget to take some pictures of the details, the flowers, cake, special touches. Be careful when taking pictures of people eating. No one looks good while stuffing a forkful in their mouth or chewing. Also watch the table clutter.
If you are comfortable using manual, then do so. If you are not certain what settings do what, then you will probably be better off using the program mode. Be aware, program mode with direct flash equals deer in headlight snapshots that any guest with a point and shoot will be able to deliver.
Wedding photography is partly about gear and technique, but it is also about timing and capture. If you get some great emotion captured in your images, then you can consider your first wedding venture a success on that level. I have seen many "pro" images, although perfectly lit and executed, that have no life or emotional impact.
Good luck !
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