I have been asked to photograph a friend's daughter's Quinceanera and I know nothing about about Quinceaneras except what I've read on the web. I've never been to one. So what are the key points in the ceremony to photograph? Are there traditional Quinceanera pictures like there are in weddings?
2006-06-09 07:52:03 · 7 answers · asked by wantingToKnow 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
One of the first things to do is ask the parents of the child. They can help you make a list of the photo they really would like to have.
Specifically photos of :
parents with their child
Madrina/Padrino with child
Child being celebrated with whole family
child with friends
child with special relatives( matriarch of family, etc.)
child with Priest
child with gifts, cake
child with chambelán (escort)
etc.
Make sure you talk with the people in charge so that they know who you are--so you can get the photos you really need to shoot.
If you want more info, email me. I,ve been photographing events for years I can give you a good referance sheet if you wish.
Good Luck.
2006-06-09 16:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good wide angle zooms tend to be expensive. The ideal wide for your camera is the Canon 10-22 zoom, but it's more than twice your budget. You may be able to find the 17-85 EF-S used for $300. Otherwise, the EF-S 18-55 IS isn't bad for a cheap lens (~$170). Using a flash with wide angle lenses can be a problem - try it before the party to see if you can cover the whole field. I've never been to a quinceanara, but these are my general ideas on shooting parties: Make sure you get a good reasonably close shot of every guest, and try to get a shot of each with the guest of honor. If you're going to do set-up shots, enlist a helper to wrangle people into place. You don't want to be too obtrusive, but a brief period of playing (playfully!) the pushy photographer can get you some nice group shots.
2016-03-15 02:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the same approach as a wedding. If you need examples look at friends and family members wedding albums. This is a good source of the types of images folks are looking for at these types of events. IF there is a church celebration, be sure to contact the priest of the church performing the cerimony and find out what restrictions they may have for photographing in the church during the cerimony. Some are leanient, some are very strict. You could end up having to re-stage the whole thing afterwards! Good Luck!
2006-06-21 05:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by viclioce 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Photograph it much like it was a wedding. Lots of formals, cake, dancing, just focus on the girl and her dress and the traditions. Ask the client for ideas and what they want
Good Luck!
2006-06-22 09:03:57 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seen many Quincenearas over the past 12 yrs. I think pictures from the practice the night before..........natural pictures of the families setting things up, and enjoying the anticipation is an excellant start ...........Then on the real deal day you will just know what to snap.........the people coming the finery on the tables........the food in the kitchens and of course the actural event itself............the dance is awesome............etc. you can never get too many shots and you can sift them out later.
2006-06-19 01:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by maddybenny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me as if you should just call up the people hosting it and ask them. Better to be prepared...
2006-06-09 08:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by Ipshwitz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just point and click!
2006-06-18 14:10:34 · answer #7 · answered by Tenchidbz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋