2007-08-24 11:25:42 · 5 answers · asked by maria 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Of course, you'll be using your Nikon DSLR with it. For outdoor shots, it will be great. Indoors, you'll have to sacrfice resolution by pumping up the ISO setting.
A better alternative would be getting (if you don't have one) a dedicated Nikon SB series flash. (SB400, SB600, SB800)
Use a diffuser (store-bought or homemade) to soften the light. If the setting is appropriate, set the flash for bounce off the ceiling. Of course, you can check the images on your lcd screen to see if they are pleasing. Practice BEFORE the wedding, as weddings are notorious for being high pressure occasions and I don't mean just for the bride and groom!
1. Get shots of the wedding cake before it's cut.
2. Get closeups of children at play at the reception.
3. Show the settingup, if possible.
4. ASK before taking pictures in a church or sanctuary. It's always best to ask, as some don't allow photos during church ceremonies, especially flash.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-24 17:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by George Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indoor or outdoor wedding is the first question. Outdoor and it would be fine. Indoor you would probably need a faster lens, around f2.8 because many churches do not allow flash. Without that permission you will have to take pictures from the back of the room or the choir loft. Then you need a $3-5,000 lens. That would be a long telephoto with a f2.8 aperature and a steady tripod.
Even with permission and a flash you would need close access to the couple or the flash won't be effective. A DSLR or 35mm camera flash unit is only good for about 20 feet in a church or any structure that does not have a normal ceiling and walls to bounce the light back.
Tricky situation indoors and why pro wedding photographers make the big bucks. They have made all the mistakes and can take that once in a lifetime event. PS - I am not a wedding photographer.
Norm
2007-08-24 14:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by nikonphotobug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, 18-135 lens is a good idea to cover a both focal distances like close up and wide angle group photos.
A compact and light weight lens covers both needs.
Specially portraits and groups may be shoots. maximum time flash necessary, but lens rated good performance..
2007-08-24 20:40:55 · answer #3 · answered by ramdas a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your lens is an f3.4 to f4.5, if you can't use flash you'll have to increase your ISO. The amount of light where the wedding is held will help determine that. You may have to use ISO 400 or even 800. You can use a program to improve the digital noise you'll get at higher ISO's, especially 800.
Have fun.
2007-08-24 12:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, take you 70-200 f/2.8 VR and your Nikon D3. It will be better.
2007-08-24 15:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋