Ali,
Thank you for this info, I'll definitely check it out.
Jerry
Quoting Ali Shah <alizookoman@xxxxxxxxx>: Ali Shah once said:
>
> Jerry,
>
> Check out your local Craigslist, there are plenty of
> photographers available who dont charge an arm and a
> leg. However, talk to them - find out about equipment,
> lighting, experience, and get references. There is
> also a site called wedj.com which has quite a few
> listings.
>
> - Ali
>
>
> --- "J. Van Brimmer" <om1md@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>
>> I'm replying to my OP so as to make it a general
>> reply to all.
>>
>> I will have another talk with my son tonight to see
>> if there's any way
>> possible for me to get out of this. I know the
>> bride's parents fairly
>> well, and I don't think they are in any better
>> condition financially
>> than I am, but maybe we can split the cost of a pro.
>> I really do
>> understand most of your concern about me not doing
>> the photography
>> myself. In fact, that was my first reaction too. I
>> just don't want them
>> to end up with no more than a bunch of amateur
>> digital P&S shots from
>> the audience. I'll have to find out whether or not
>> they'll hire someone
>> if I don't do it. I don't want to refuse, and then
>> find out later that
>> they didn't hire anyone.
>>
>> I thank you all for your comments, I really do take
>> them to heart.
>>
>> --jerry
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Quoting Jerry <om1md@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>: Jerry once
>> said:
>>
>> > Hi Everyone,
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi, my name is Jerry and I'm going to be shooting
>> my youngest son's
>> > wedding in July. This is going to be my very first
>> wedding and I'm a
>> > little nervous about it. I'm seeking some advice,
>> tips, suggestions,
>> > etc. First of all, this is not going to be a high
>> cost wedding. The
>> > wedding is going to be in southern California, on
>> a grassy ledge
>> > overlooking the beach, under a gazebo, sometime
>> during the afternoon.
>> > Attendance has to be limited due to restrictions
>> by the land owners. I
>> > suspect the head count to be between 50 and 75.
>> >
>> > Now, for equipment I don't own, nor can I afford
>> to buy a DSLR. I still
>> > live in the Dark Ages. Cameras I have that I could
>> use: 1) OM1n, 2)
>> > Nikon FG, 3) Pentax KX/KM, 4) Olympus XA2, and for
>> a digital P&S, a
>> > Kodak DX6340. I know this is funny, but please
>> don't laugh; at least not
>> > so loud that I can hear you. :)
>> >
>> > For flash, I have a Metz 45-CL4, and a Vivitar
>> 283.
>> >
>> > For lenses I have: for the OM1n I have a 50, a
>> 35-105 and a 75-150
>> > lenses. For the FG I have a 70 - 210 plus a 50.
>> For the Pentax I only
>> > have 50mm lenses. Between now and the wedding I
>> could, if need be, buy a
>> > lens or two.
>> >
>> > My first inclination is to use the OM1n, with
>> Winder 2, and the Zuiko 35
>> > - 105 lens, with the Metz 45 flash for the outdoor
>> shooting. With this
>> > setup and ASA 200 film, I can still reach out to
>> 35 to 40 feet, which I
>> > *think* will be far enough. After the wedding,
>> there will be a dinner
>> > indoors at a nearby restaurant. Will the 35-105,
>> at 35mm, be suitable
>> > indoors, or should I get something wider? I will
>> probably also use the
>> > Kodak for some of the indoor shots. For a cheap
>> P&S, it takes very good
>> > photos. Is there any other low cost equipment that
>> I absolutely must
>> > have?
>> >
>> > I do have a motor drive for the FG, but the only
>> flash I can use with it
>> > is a Nikon SB-15. Not enough power, I'm afraid.
>> >
>> > So, there you have it. My mediocre equipment list
>> and the task at hand.
>> > Please recommend a film to use, color and/or black
>> & white. I will most
>> > likely be sending the film out to some lab
>> (recommendations?) that can
>> > also produce CDs. Also, please advise as to what
>> shots to be sure and
>> > not miss. So please advise away, I really want to
>> get some good photos
>> > for these kids.
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Jerry
>> >
>>
>> One Happy Snappy,
>> jv
>>
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