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Hello Richard, and welcome to the forum from east Suffolk. My wife is from Lower Hutt and brother in law lives near Wellington.
Family were early settlers.
I know your area well, and NZ is a great country for photographers, not to mention Rugby and Cricket.
PM me for a chat. Peter
Family were early settlers.
I know your area well, and NZ is a great country for photographers, not to mention Rugby and Cricket.
PM me for a chat. Peter
Comment by Diopter posted on Hello from New Zealand at 17/03/2013 - 17:00
However Petros,
IF IN ANY DOUBT, DO NOT DO IT!!
IF IN ANY DOUBT, DO NOT DO IT!!
Comment by Diopter posted on Wedding shooting sugestions! at 19/02/2013 - 20:10
Hi Petros,
John's comments are so right.
People skills are paramount:
No.1 Speak with the bride and groom as a couple, then with the bride on her own, then the groom on his own. They are the important people on the day. Understand what they want and expect, it is their day.
No.2 Speak with both the Mammas, understand what they require, could be totaly different ideas to the bride and groom. (The dads will most likely be at the bar!!)
Having said this, do not be afraid to include some spur shots as a suprise, as in the bride and groom in the Church with a slightly out of focus (Soft) Madonna in the background looking down on them.
Check out the Church for potential, shots of this type work..
Always remember.
You need to be precise in knowing what your clients want,(and don't want) not what you think they might want or not want.
Regards kit, John again, nothing new. Equipment that you are both happy and confident to use, and know it is reliable.
You will do all these things, planning, preperation, potential problem analysis etc., etc.
Then on the day it will P_SS down, thunder, lightning, gales, Uncle John with his instamatic pushing you out of the way to take his shot and all the rest. (Or the sun will shine)
Have faith Petros, you will succeed, and then,
Welcome to the world of the 'Wedding Photographer'
John's comments are so right.
People skills are paramount:
No.1 Speak with the bride and groom as a couple, then with the bride on her own, then the groom on his own. They are the important people on the day. Understand what they want and expect, it is their day.
No.2 Speak with both the Mammas, understand what they require, could be totaly different ideas to the bride and groom. (The dads will most likely be at the bar!!)
Having said this, do not be afraid to include some spur shots as a suprise, as in the bride and groom in the Church with a slightly out of focus (Soft) Madonna in the background looking down on them.
Check out the Church for potential, shots of this type work..
Always remember.
You need to be precise in knowing what your clients want,(and don't want) not what you think they might want or not want.
Regards kit, John again, nothing new. Equipment that you are both happy and confident to use, and know it is reliable.
You will do all these things, planning, preperation, potential problem analysis etc., etc.
Then on the day it will P_SS down, thunder, lightning, gales, Uncle John with his instamatic pushing you out of the way to take his shot and all the rest. (Or the sun will shine)
Have faith Petros, you will succeed, and then,
Welcome to the world of the 'Wedding Photographer'
Comment by Diopter posted on Wedding shooting sugestions! at 19/02/2013 - 20:08
Thanks Blue, Got PDF no problem. Owe you one.
Comment by Diopter posted on Instruction manual download at 15/02/2013 - 14:41
Help. I have been attempting to download an instruction manual for my AF360fgz flash through the site on Shop, but it tells me the page is unavailable. Anyone out there can help me?
Comment by Diopter posted on Instruction manual download at 15/02/2013 - 14:26
Morning Blue, Read the comparison, very interesting. I have never seen or used the Sigma, but it seems to be a tasty piece of kit.
I used a 645N for years, in all sorts of conditions and it never once let me down. I have recently bought a 645D and I can only say, that in my opinion, for quality of build, technical innovation, ease of use, quality of end product and cost the Pentax will take a hell of a lot of beating.
Oh, and I will take a hell of a lot of converting.
I used a 645N for years, in all sorts of conditions and it never once let me down. I have recently bought a 645D and I can only say, that in my opinion, for quality of build, technical innovation, ease of use, quality of end product and cost the Pentax will take a hell of a lot of beating.
Oh, and I will take a hell of a lot of converting.
Comment by Diopter posted on 645 vs sigma sd1m at 09/02/2013 - 10:17
Hi Ronniemac, Welcome to the world of 645. I have recently gone digital as in 645D, but have a remote/bulb cable left from my N. It's your for free if you want it. Give me a call.
Have fun.
Pete
Have fun.
Pete
Comment by Diopter posted on Gate-Crasher Needs Strap at 07/02/2013 - 12:42
Welcome aboard Darren, had a Douglas Dragonfly when I was a lad, wrapped it found a tractor. They mostly win, BUT, sometimes they don't.
I stick to 4 wheels and cameras now. Pete
I stick to 4 wheels and cameras now. Pete
Comment by Diopter posted on Newbie signing in at 03/02/2013 - 18:04
What are the feelings about which are currently the best for photo reproduction?
Any ideas, comments, personal experience or suggestions greatfully received.
Many thanks, Pete.