Wedding Lens and Body Choice Walkthrough Part 1

[SunsetRC]

Sorry there must be a mistake in your video. You said you use "4" cameras at a wedding.

[TheSnapChick]

@SunsetRC I think I used 5 last time. D300s, D2x, D3100, D80, and then the D70 when people started spilling drinks all over the place.

[SunsetRC]

@TheSnapChick I know, I was just being facetious :-)

[TheSnapChick]

@SunsetRC I know, I was just being obnoxious :-)

[MrMvstudios]

Dodphotography, Snapchick clearly doesn't understand RAW R it's flexibility. I viewed her site, saw no images 2 C 4 myself. I agree with U, RAW will benefit both her, her images & her clients.

[sammy354]

Take a glance at my work and give me your professional opinion, thanks Chick :-) ...

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[TheSnapChick]

@sammy354 Hi! Good stuff. I like that you're willing to 'break the rules' and go for backlit and high contrast stuff. Keep it up! :)

[sammy354]

Thanks Chick for the advice ... I'm a canon guy true blue, but you can some very useful advice for me, to apply ... I shoot a 5D, 60D, and T2i/550D, my first wedding is July 2012, wish me luck (excited and nervous) ... Thanks again

[morloff]

Great and informative vid. And I'm curious , do most weddings require video or mainly just hundreds of pics?

[TheSnapChick]

@morloff That's up to the client. I refer them to trusted videographers but I do not do video.

[nikonguy102]

Snapchick= knows nothing about photography

[TheSnapChick]

@nikonguy102 Hey there, I haven't seen your name in awhile! How are you?

[MrRLPhoto]

Nice. But no other primes than just the 50mm?

[TheSnapChick]

@MrRLPhoto I use the 35mm f1.8g now, too, but the 17-55 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 are my favorite lenses when I'm getting paid.

[kyleb2007]

she's very hot...wanna shoot our wedding ? LOL

very informative video.......

[623moreira]

Shooting RAW is for looses with to much time in their hand. If you shoot a wedding in RAW, for a contract for 200 photos; and you spend about 4 minutes on each shot to correct image X 200 equal 800 minutes divided by 60=money lost. Me: I spend about 18 to 25 seconds dressing-up my JPEGS. Some times it takes me a minute.

[623moreira]

Has anyone ever heard of a "light meter"? I always use-it when shooting JPG.

[stuartgibs]

Hey lads . Cut out the banter about raw v jpeg. Clients wouldn't even know the difference anyway & besides what did we do in the good old days before RAW, we still took great pictures . I think there is to much emphasis on doctoring images now . It doesn't always have to b perfect . Bring back film when you at least had to think about what you were shooting . As snapchick says , shoot the way you like !

[paiverde]

I have a question, I want to shoot a wedding with the D3100 and I am a begginer, can u e-mail me or something with the best setting for wedding or can I program it to change from indoor settings to outdoor ? and kit lens so no flash I have a hard time trying to set it up so I have good light with no flash. Thnk U Rock

paiverde@yahoo.com

[in2food]

@paiverde There isn't a correct setting. It all depends upon the lighting and conditions. Trying to shoot a wedding with a kit lens with no flash? Good luck.... I sure hope you aren't being paid.

[paiverde]

@in2food I did shoot it and I used flash ahh and btw I learned a few things and I can edit ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING so ur patronyzing tone and none helpful advice is not welcomed cya muppet .. ahh and btw when u talk all superior like to tohers dont forget they are after ur job :D and if they are anything like me.. they will be better than u cya and Im sure ur not being paid egnouf

[in2food]

@paiverde I see. So you did exactly what you your question said you would not do. "and kit lens so no flash I have a hard time trying to set it up so I have good light with no flash." I hope when you shoot your weddings with your fantastic D3100 and kit lenses you are a little better at expressing yourself to those high paying clients.

And by the way, I still stand by the correct statement that there is no "correct setting" because what is correct one moment may be incorrect the next moment.

[jarenwhitehouse]

D60 with 50mm 1.8?! No autofocus meant I embarrassed myself anytime I tried that combo. You must have the speed and visual acuity of spiderman.

[TheSnapChick]

@jarenwhitehouse Using that setup for environmental shots, like cake topper, is easy. You can leave the focus set as it is and use the rangefinder dot in the viewfinder, while moving the camera a bit to get focus. Nowadays, I use the d3100 and 50mm f1.8g for these shots, which has AF-S.

[DODPHOTOGRAPHY]

deciding on shooting JPEG versus RAW is like choosing a Ford when its parked next to a Ferrari... why spend XXXX on a camera to shoot in the same format that a P+S is capable of. More data = more texture and color representation, but sure complain about space because I forgot how expensive 3 TB externals are these days... oh wait, no they are cheap!

[TheSnapChick]

@DODPHOTOGRAPHY Shoot how you like. :)

[timberswiss3]

@DODPHOTOGRAPHY what could've been constructive criticism turned out to be a display of arrogance. but yes SnapChick he is right! you should experiment with RAW because you can really bring out the best of your photos! It is especially recommended if you will be making large prints (in your business you probably will be). Great vid btw

[ajlepisto]

@DODPHOTOGRAPHY Thats not the best analogy. That doesn't account anything like color space, which is the true determining factor.

If someone knows their workflow and is good, Jpeg can be a huge time saver. Almost everyone who shoots pro sports, for example, still shoots Jpegs.

[SLRist]

@DODPHOTOGRAPHY - You are such a gear-head. I'm prepared to bet you've never shot a wedding in your life.

[mek501st]

@SLRist he is just jealous of the views he has

[DODPHOTOGRAPHY]

search "Digital Photography RAW vs JPEG Part 1" by Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto)... all I have to say

[xFRAGxMOVIESx]

oh she only uses 4 cameras .....FUKING 4 JESUS i cant afford 1

[OMGwtfBS]

Another awesome video. Do you shoot in Raw or JPEG?

[TheSnapChick]

@OMGwtfBS Mostly JPEG unless I think I will want to make WB or exposure changes later on.

[OMGwtfBS]

@TheSnapChick Thanks :)

[Jigsaw3477]

@TheSnapChick Blastphemy! Raw all the way!

[TheSnapChick]

@Jigsaw3477 Shoot how you like :)

[Jigsaw3477]

@TheSnapChick got to shoot raw at weddings too many variables.

Sports or something for web/ newspaper I shoot jpeg though.

[DODPHOTOGRAPHY]

@TheSnapChick why the hell would you shoot JPEG! Why have the camera compress and guess on images.

[TheSnapChick]

@DODPHOTOGRAPHY What exactly are me and/or the camera guessing on? If I'm achieving the look that I want, I see no reason to shoot RAW. If the lighting is tricky and I need to work quickly... i.e. losing sunlight, I will temporarily switch to RAW. I find both RAW and JPEG easy to edit, when needed.

[DODPHOTOGRAPHY]

@TheSnapChick clearly you don't understand how cameras work, all of the metering and color selections are selected by the camera when compressed into a JPEG file. There is no reason why anyone who shoots professionally should be shooting JPEG. You also use low quality cameras, shame shame! At least pull the trigger on a D700!

[TheSnapChick]

@DODPHOTOGRAPHY Interesting. How exactly would I change metering (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) in a RAW file? And JPEG files can't be edited? Please educate me on these. What are the specific quality shortcomings of each camera that I own?

[DODPHOTOGRAPHY]

@TheSnapChick In comparing the post processing ability of a JPEG versus a RAW file its like comparing a tricycle and a Ferrari. The ability to adjust is minuscule in JPEG files. RAW files allow you to push editing to extreme levels, so you can forget about nailing everything in camera and worry about capturing moments. A lot of people lose shots because they are worried about exposing an image PERFECTLY, whereas a RAW file can be adjusted about 4 stops so as long as your close youre

[TheSnapChick]

@DODPHOTOGRAPHY I guess I'm not like "a lot of people." Really, shoot how you like with the equipment that you like. You won't find any videos of me telling people what to buy and how to shoot. I talk about what works for me. I wish you good luck in your endeavors.

[ryan99d]

@TheSnapChick hahaha such patience. admirable! :)

[DODPHOTOGRAPHY]

@TheSnapChick you can worry about making images rather than worrying so much about the technical aspects of image making. As for the camera, there is no comparison between a DX and FX sensor in terms of texture and color quality of the image. The D300s is a great back up body, but if I was a client who knew anything about photography a 4000 dollar job better bring at least a D700 and more preferably a D3s

[Harrison9133]

@DODPHOTOGRAPHY You must sell your work not you equipment. If you shoot well from the beginning you almost don't need Raw. Raw is for specify situations; bad light for example; Do you shoot always in bad light?. If it's so I doubt you are a good photographer. If you are pusillanimous shoot in Raw always. If you are resolved shoot in jpg mainly.

[DODPHOTOGRAPHY]

I don't have the funds... and I shoot weddings at pretty low cost, but how the hell can you take yourself seriously and shoot DX format? When I get to a point where I want my name to count, its FX all the way. I am working to cover the cost of a Nikon D3S....

[TheSnapChick]

@DODPHOTOGRAPHY How, specifically, is shooting DX adversely affecting the quality of my composition, images, and the happiness of my clients?

[DODPHOTOGRAPHY]

@TheSnapChick for sense of personal pride in your own work? its not hard impressing people who take pictures on their cell phones. Its like walking into a fashion shoot with my D7000 when the other guy next to you have a Hasselblad Medium Format. Sure, my images may look great and impress a client but the standard of the industry is the guy next to me, shooting with professional level equipment.

[Hart16789]

sorry to say this, but u r Hot... ^^

[TheSnapChick]

@Hart16789 Don't be sorry! :)

[kbudiarto]

I'd have to agree with Hart16789. You are very pretty. One question though, what's up with the D300S? Why not full-frame?

[isaachaze1]

@Hart16789 I know it's not usually the appropriate or welcome thing to say, but I have to second that empathically

[gecmartins]

I don't want to give you the impression that I wasn't paying attention to your words, but it's just that you have the computer mouse I've been looking for =) Can you tell me its brand and model, please? And if I'm allowed a "by the way" little section here, thanks for the videos.

[TheSnapChick]

@gecmartins Hi! No problem! Kensington Slimblade... it's expensive, but I can't live without it! Works great on Mac and PC.

[TheSnapChick]

@mettalliko "ever" is a long time. Right now I'm very comfortable shooting DX. I have not used the 24-70 2.8 for any length of time, but the comments are great about it. The 70-200 is awesome and I could not live without it!

[Luchito316]

what can you tell me about the Hasselblad?

[TheSnapChick]

@Luchito316 Oh, they're GOOD, but I have no experience with them :(

[siliconsurf]

wut, you're not a mac chick?

[TheSnapChick]

@siliconsurf I am now! :) MacBook and 27" iMac :)

[superdupersk8s]

wow, ur assistant gets a cam. ? that is to totally cool, would love to be ur assistant for free.

[TheSnapChick]

@superdupersk8s I like to treat my assistants very well and keep them well equipped. I assisted for a long time and always appreciated when the primary photographer went the "extra mile" to help me out.

[superdupersk8s]

@TheSnapChick Any chance I can be ur assistant ?

[myfaceback100]

do you think a 50mm f1.8 would take good enought pictures for a family wedding because i am going to be the cheep photographer i also have a 70-200 f2.8 for main photo takeing but i alwoys like a back up on my spear body

[TheSnapChick]

@myfaceback100 The 50mm f1.8 is fine. If you're using a DX body, it's a little long for my taste (I prefer the 35mm f1.8). You may just find yourself backing up a bit if you're taking photos of larger groups of people.

[danielroberto87]

18-55 mm is a good general walk around lens, 50mm lens is great for in the church, if your really smart you can pull of a great wedding with just 2 lenses.

[myfaceback100]

which camera lens set is good to start out with for doing weddings

[TheSnapChick]

@myfaceback100 For a DX camera, the 17-55 DX is very nice to use. For any camera, FX or DX, the 70-200 f2.8 is an essential for anything in a church.

[NikonTom28]

Do you Shoot in M or S or A during Weddings?

and what about the 50mm and D60, how can you manually focus quickly during the Wedding at the church...? It´s interesting to know :)

Cheers!

[TheSnapChick]

@NikonTom28 Typically A or M - often M with auto ISO to ensure that I have the DOF that I want and an acceptable shutter speed, while keeping shutter as slow as I can get away with in order to get a decent ISO. It all comes down to the available light in the church. I used the D60/50mm for "environmental" shots - rows of placecards, cake topper, etc... D60 is sold. I'm now shooting D300s, D2x, D80 (back in action since I sold the D60) with whatever lenses are suited for the occasion.

[NikonTom28]

@TheSnapChick Thanks for the insight! :)

[nikonguy102]

Obvious she knows nothing about photography except for the d300s those other cameras are trash my question is... Who is snap chick? The woman speaking or the manequin.

[rustynasty143]

hey snapchick i just want to ask you what computer are you using it looks cool, and are you single at the moment?

[TheSnapChick]

@rustynasty143 It's an older HP quad-core. Great for crunching video. SnapChick is single.... are you a billionaire?

[jerrytoddphotography]

@TheSnapChick I'm not a billionaire (yet) but I shoot Nikon...... can we compromise?

[TheSnapChick]

@jerrytoddphotography Since you shoot Nikon, I will settle for half a billion.

[rustynasty143]

@rustynasty143 wow nice power PC, me billionaire maybe haha! anyhow nice video and just wondering if you could make me your assistant or second shooter. I would love to be with out taking weddings you wont disappoint.

[MungozZz]

Good video...but one thing...always put camera strap next to camera...It's not cool when it hangs down because someone could pull it down

[TheSnapChick]

@MungozZz Where's your sense of danger? ;)

[MungozZz]

@TheSnapChick

I'm just saying... :))

Don't be angry at me... :D :D

[TheSnapChick]

@MungozZz Me, angry? Never :)

[mhks68]

@TheSnapChick Well maybe once a month!!!

[Jigsaw3477]

@MungozZz

colleague had their E30 take a dive when their dog grabbed the strap that was dangling...

[alessyam]

Nice movie !

But I dont get one thing. You said that you use Nikon d60 and 50 f1,8 lense on it. As I know 1.8 is not AFS lense and D60 auto focus only works with AFS lenses, so you have to manualy focus with it or Im missing something here ...

thx

[TheSnapChick]

@alessyam Thanks! Yes, I am accustomed to manually focusing the 50mm, even on bodies with focus motor. Often, I use the 50mm with very shallow depth of field, down to f1.8 with the subject just a few feet away. This is enough to say, have the bridge and groom figurines on top of the cake in focus, but have the cake itself show in soft focus. When going for this level of focusing precision, I often focus manually. That being said, I have a new, unopened 35mm f1.8 (AFS) sitting on my counter.