Congratulations! Since you are the father of the Bride and should be able
to enjoy the day, it is highly advisable that the couple hire pro and make
it possible for you not to be doubly stressed. Sure, shoot some candids
during the reception, but the father shouldn't (IMO) be expected to be the
photographer too.
John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington, NY 11743
omtech@xxxxxxxxx | www.zuiko.com
Factory Trained OM Service since 1977
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----- Original Message -----
From: "ScottGee1" <scottgee1@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 4:23 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: What to take? lots of questions
>
> Mike, first of all, congratulations!
>
> I have a couple very important questions for you:
>
> Have they hired a pro to do the primary shooting? Or are you 'The Man'?
>
> If not and you're just expected to grab shots when and where you can,
> hooray!
>
> If so, you may find yourself dealing with more than you bargained for.
> Weddings are the antithesis of landscape photography. In 'candids'
> no-one stands still, most of the shooting is done close in and fill
> flash is very helpful when shooting outdoors.
>
> Also, if you're participating in the ceremony as Dad, who will make
> those very important pix during that time?
>
> I'm sure a lot of folks will be happy to share their experience on
> this one and you'll get a lot of good suggestions.
>
> ScottGee1
>
>
> On 5/16/05, Mike <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> I'm happy to announce that my daughter will be marrying a bright young
>> man the first week in June.
>> It's an informal affair and she has asked me to take some pictures.
>> Unfortunately just because a couple of my landscape photos turned out
>> pretty good she thinks the wedding ones will too. I'm not nearly so
>> confident. My only "experience" with wedding photography is vicariously
>> though this group! So I would appreciate any suggestions.
>>
>> First of all, what to take? The wedding is in Ohio at the soon to be
>> in-laws' house and requires an overnight each way so that is a
>> limitation. Hopefully they will find a decent tripod for me to use. I am
>> ordering up 3 rolls ea. Portra 160nc, Reala and some 400nc and/or vc.
>> What do you think? What about the Fuji professional film? Can i pack
>> this to carry on or should I have it sent directly from B&H to OH? And
>> what kind of light can I expect in June in OH? Event is outdoors and in
>> rented tents. My daughter wants mostly candids but also a few portraits
>> which may be indoors or under the tent depending upon the weather.
>>
>> Gear: OM4 and OM4t bodies, one with 160/100 asa the other with 400asa.
>> lots of extra batteries
>> 28/2, 50/1.2, 85/2, 35~105, 135/2.8, 180/2.8 Am I in the ballpark?
>> Suggestions? Wides?
>> Do I need a winder?
>>
>> Flash: The big problem for me as I just don't use it enough to be
>> comfortable.
>> BG2 and T32, 1 or 2 ??
>> Or the F280 which I really haven't mastered?
>> Do I need off camera flash with attendant cords etc.?
>>
>> I'm sure I'll have more questions
>> Mike
>>
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