their flash?
2007-09-13 16:30:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Usually just the flash. If it's outside in one spot, they may bring special equipment since all the pictures would be taken in one place. Most locations aren't like that, you're looking for different backdrops to make your pictures special. Flash is all they would use.
2007-09-13 16:34:36 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Usually good photographers always have a flash attached to their cams. However, they do not use the flash all of the time. Good photographers can make use of available and or natural light, or to enhance any natural lights available, they can use reflectors to mimic a 2 or 3 light effect. That is used to bring out the subject, even out the lights to make the wedding photograph not look like a shotgun pose.
If you want a studio set-up, let the wedding photographer know. Usually a studio set-up is used when you want your portraits taken on the location. However, if your photographer is a creative genius he can make portraits out of a single flash on one side and a reflector on the other side or plain diffusers.
Do ask, but a studio set-up might cost you more than double.
2007-09-13 18:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by mylenekeane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most professional photographers will try to use their flash as little as is needed. Natural lighting is much more pleasing than the white reflection coming off of peoples faces. They have good lenses that usually cost quite a bit, after all they are pros or should be if that's what they call themselves. But there are times when a flash is necessary, like when you exchange rings. Its more important to get that instant than anything else in the world.
Additional:
As another here has stated, pros have better flashes. Aside from being more powerful they are also faster to cycle and have manual control over how much light is bieng put out. Some photographers will use reflectors and other bigger things but most people dont want to see a bunch of photography equipment on one of the most special days of their lives.
2007-09-13 17:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by cabbiinc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most use just off and on camera flashes, either bounced or with one diffuser or another. A few carry portable strobes and shoot into umbrellas for the formals, particularly if the wedding party is a huge group. I have also seen a few who set up lighting outdoors.
There are very few photographers who use only available light. That either means they have the best of equipment and their knowledge puts them at the top of the game, OR they are uncomfortable using flash to their advantage. A good look at their portfolio will tell you which is the case.
2007-09-14 10:16:45 · answer #4 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most photographers I've worked with will at least have a reflector or two on hand. Just flash lighting is usually very harsh, so they'll try to do anything to diffuse it. Some may have a separate flash. But realize, the more equipment they have, probably the more you're going to spend.
2007-09-13 17:33:07 · answer #5 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually use some form of special lighting, even if it is just a bigger flash. Some go all out and use big stand up lighting kits, depending on the location, but some just use biggere flashes attached to the hotshoe of their camera. Best wishes!
2007-09-15 13:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by LoveWithNoBoundaries 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the photographer has an assistant, they might also use reflectors outside. These reflect light to help fill in shadows.
2007-09-13 16:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by kimandryan2008 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proud is correct, unless you have unlimited funds and the photographer pre-sets all his pose positions with studio strobes.
2007-09-13 16:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋