Any Wedding Photographers here?

[godzilla60]

Then you should try the 7D... like a rifle shot... one shot one kill...

haha...imagine....

the priest says "do you, mr xxx, hereby.." *CLICK* "..take miss xxx as your.." *CLICK* lawful and.." *CLICK CLICK*

you get the drift....it will be so loud and annoying especially when u r very close to the couple....snapping away... :bsmilie:

worse, there may be a SWAT member in the crowd who suddenly pull out his pistol and shoot at the photographer becoz he thot a sniper is in the crowd...... :bigeyes:

 

[isomers007]

Then you should try the 7D... like a rifle shot... one shot one kill...

:bsmilie: i'm still using the km7d for weddings. its terribly noisy but nobody complained so far (or maybe behind my back lah).

 

[yokechye]

:bsmilie: i'm still using the km7d for weddings. its terribly noisy but nobody complained so far (or maybe behind my back lah).

i bet eyes are searching for that sound source :bsmilie:

 

[Johnston]

Well, Brandon is another one who uses a A700 for his wedding assignment.
Was also helping another alpha bro covering his sister wedding just weeks ago.
3 of us, all uses the A700 during that event. Some guest were like 'Wow, the SONY gang of wedding photographers'. :bsmilie:

 

[Gunjack]

Don't worry about what people think of the camera you are using. The proof is in the photographer's ability to tell the story with his pictures, whatever brand he chooses.

 

[mutant]

Hmm.. What would members of public comments if they saw the official wedding photographer using an entry level DSLR ?

 

[eow]

Hmm.. What would members of public comments if they saw the official wedding photographer using an entry level DSLR ?

The groom must be quite 'meow' to not to engage a 'pro gear' wedding photog

 

[drakon09]

Hmm.. What would members of public comments if they saw the official wedding photographer using an entry level DSLR ?

Does it matter as long as the photographer gets the shot?

And you sure don't need 11 fps for weddings. :bsmilie:

 

[godzilla60]

Does it matter as long as the photographer gets the shot?

And you sure don't need 11 fps for weddings. :bsmilie:

frankly, sometimes it does matter. though most DSLRs can get the job done, the type of camera used is sometimes 'branding' or 'packaging'.

Although experienced photographers can take better wedding shots with their camera phones (some with lots of MP!!) than a noob can with MF camera, how many SOUGHT-AFTER or FAMOUS PROFESSIONAL wedding photographers do u see with such a setup? How will a multi-million dollar wedding be like if the million-dollar wedding photographer uses a PNS or a low-end cheapo-looking DSLR? it will reflect badly on the organiser especially if he is the flashy sort who goes for brands....

Another reason is that the professionals may use the top gears to create a barrier of entry to this industry when they make top gears an expected setup so when clients see a lesser known gear, they will suspect the quality of the work of the photographer who doesn't....

But sometimes, the gears do justify their prices with better IQ or enables the photographers to reduce their workflow.

 

[m3lv1nh0]

Autumnite uses SONY and he is my idol!!! He can take pictures with his HP and still amazes the crap out of me.

 

[2100]

As long as it brings in money and still can shoot...can lar.

Main thing is lenses.

 

[Andies]

yeap.. what makes a good photograph is what's behind the viewfinder more than anything else..
lenses come in a close second haha

 

[synapseman]

I beg to differ with the notion that "any camera will do".

In this industry, not everybody is as well informed. It's not what you think that matters; it's what the paying client thinks that matters. To them, bigger camera = better photographer. It's all about getting them to be confident in your abilities, even if a lot of it is just for show.

All this may sound very superficial, but in the business world, presentation counts for a lot.

 

[Shin Howard]

佛要金裝，人要衣裝 :bsmilie:

I suppose a faster Lens, better Camera & external Flash unit also helps the photographer to focus better/faster in low light situations.

 

[reaper3075]

I beg to differ with the notion that "any camera will do".

In this industry, not everybody is as well informed. It's not what you think that matters; it's what the paying client thinks that matters. To them, bigger camera = better photographer. It's all about getting them to be confident in your abilities, even if a lot of it is just for show.

All this may sound very superficial, but in the business world, presentation counts for a lot.

i agree with you. when a photographer is shooting events/weddings, potential clients are observing. therefore, with a bad impression, such as bad work attitude, or the not so impressive gear, potential clients might think twice about even approaching you for their events.

and its not only the gear, its how u present yourself and how u communicate with the couple.. people tend to be impressed with such things.

in the business world, presentation and first impressions means a lot.

 

[synapseman]

...which is why when I was still shooting weddings with an A100, I was desperate to get a third-party batt grip. That, with the 5600HS(D) and a lightsphere on top made for a very bulky set-up. The day after I received my batt. grip in the mail, I shot an ROM. The father of the bride went "WAH! Your camera so big" and later I overheard him talk to some relatives that he was very impressed with my camera. He was pretty much smiling all day. And he didn't even see my shots yet!

One (nearly useless) chunk of plastic certainly made a lot of difference for me that day.

 

[Autumnite]

Autumnite uses SONY and he is my idol!!! He can take pictures with his HP and still amazes the crap out of me.

uhmmm actually i really shoot crap with my hp :bsmilie:

 

[m3lv1nh0]

uhmmm actually i really shoot crap with my hp :bsmilie:

You make crap look like gold..

In the eyes of normal people(non photographers), the bigger the camera the more pro you are and they will more likely to listen to what you ask them to do. Imagine using a entry level dslr during a wedding and the couple's uncle's youngster daughter show up with a D700 snapping along.. straight away your cred will dip 50% and people starts to have doubts. Sometimes appearance does matters.

 

[astol]

I do wedding shoots for friends, colleagues and relatives only using from Minolta 700si to Dynax 9 to KM D7D. Yes, I get looks and questions from people holding this uncommon choice of SLR/DSLR. However, ultimately it is the quality of photos you produce that matters most.

And holding a bigger looking SLR camera does gives more credibility and confidence to the couple who are afterall hoping that ther cameraman they engaged will meet their expectations, to the guests to show that you're the official photographer out there...

Yes, P&S cameras does indeed have good opportunities to take good photos but asking myself why I will use a DSLR is because:

1) Control of shutter and aperture
2) Control of flash settings
3) Key point in SLRs - can change lens!!

Now that A900 is finally out.... time to think of upgrading...

 

[TME]

The response time of a DSLR is also very important... PnS take forever to focus and shoot... sometimes that means someone closing their eye... someone look else where other than at the camera... very frustrating for wedding photographers...