 Joyce Baldassarre |
Outdoor Wedding: How to Shoot It OK, all you filter experts. I am shooting an outdoor wedding this weekend. The weather will be partly cloudy which also means partly sunny for you optimists. Is there a filter I should be using? Also should I also use a flash for all shots? YOu guys did so great with my last filter issue, I know u can help me again. Joyce
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John P. Sandstedt |
Polarizer - Polarizer - Polarizer But, don't assume you'll need for every exposure. You might not need a flash unless you're caught in a backlit situation. But, don't plan on using flash for all pictures - just the ones that need it.
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Bret Tate |
I'll give my suggestion for whatever it's worth. I shoot many outdoor weddings each year and when using film I always use flash and/or reflectors, an 81B filter, and a Tiffen Soft FX #3 diffusion filter. When using digital, no filters, but shoot in Raw. I never use a polarizer when shooting portraits. You do not want to take away all of the shine on the faces. When you use a polarizer with people, you need to be careful or their faces start to look cadaver-like.
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Kerry L. Walker |
I would use the flash as fill flash - not as the main source of light as it will help eliminate any shadows.
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Diane L. Thomas |
Joyce, are you using a digital camera. If so check your menu and set the White balance to fit the day. I set to cloudy with a +1 or 2. I just don't have time to change filters when things start to hop. If back light is a problem set the white balance to add light to the face. I use +2 Works for me. I always use a flash with outside, but it will eat up battery power so be prepared with an extra battery. If you are using film camera then you have to use the suggested filters from Kerry, John & Bret.
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Debbie Del Tejo |
and may the force be with you!
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Maria Melnyk |
Yea, I second Bret's comment. Don't use polarizers with people. I did that once, and I didn't like the result. Fortunately it wasn't for a paying client; it was just a casual few shots of my mom's friend. So that was forgiveable. Basically, it made the sky and lake that was behind her too dark, and didn't flatter her face at all.
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