So,i have 2 wedding's to shoot...help !

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Well,ill be there as requested by my friends who are getting married 2 weeks apart in june,they will have photographers there as a paid service so all the emphases isn't with me,but they have asked if i could take some shots also.

My kit is as follows.
sony a33
sony 18-70
sony 55-200
sony 18-55
minolta 50mm
sony flash gun.
tripod/monopod.

Now,while they have photographers which no doubtfully take some good shots i would like to take some as well,as these are my first wedding's ill be taking quite a few shots at both the wedding and party's.

Is there anything else i need lens wise ?
what lens should i take ?
monopod/tripod ?

Any other tips would be great,i have studied a lot of photos from 3 people who do weddings and kinds know what shots to take to capture the moment.

Im not going to worry about taking all the photo's as that's the paid photographers job,ill just be getting experience and that's all,all the photo's (good or bad) will be given to my friends at the end of the day.
 
If they have someone who is going to be doing the whole prepared wedding photography stuff then I would suggest perhaps going for a more candid approach and getting more natural photos; people in conversation, laughing at speeches. And maybe not concentrate on the bride and groom too much, give them memories of the whole day rather than just of them as the centre of attention?

Take all of the above with a pinch of salt, I've not done weddings myself.
 
Yes,i wanted to grab shots that most people wouldn't,some unusual ones and more mondaine ones,with my knowledge of looking at photo's from raymond i know what to look for to grab there attention.

I can take all my kit as my bag can take everything but im sure i will only need 2 to 3 lens.
 
i agree, dont follow the official photogs around trying to get the same shots, go off and try to get stuff different to what they will be getting
 
Paul11 said:
i agree, dont follow the official photogs around trying to get the same shots, go off and try to get stuff different to what they will be getting
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That was my idea of doing the day,some professional photographers would get the hump if i followed them around all day asking questions....i know i would :)

I will be doing my own thing and stay in the back ground snapping away.
 
Just to add to the above, don't copy the photographers shots not just because it won't add anything extra but because it'll probably annoy the photographer. There's nothing more annoying than an 'Uncle Bob' so try and stay out of the way generally. I wouldn't even bother introducing yourself or anything as it'll just seem like you're re-affirming your presence/importance. This is my opinion of course and only what I'd want being a photographer/videographer, other professionals may think differently!

And next the most important part. Weddings are fun, but not when you're working. Whilst they've asked you to take some snaps they DO have professionals there so get a few shots when you can but don't let it takeover from enjoying the day and actually 'being there' rather than watching everything through a lens.

Edit: Assuming the A33 is full frame just take the 18-70 and 55-200. Use the 18-70 to get some couples shots of anyone you think the pro might not have time for and 55-200 for candids. Flash is up to you - again it's quite annoying for the professional as it both attracts the attention of anyone there plus you could overexpose some of their shots. You only *really* need it for dances if you're not a pro so maybe save it till then. Don't bother with a tripod or monopod, will be too clunky to carry round whilst being discreet and enjoying the day as a guest. Most pros don't even use monos/tripods regularly so turning up with a load of kit will just put them in the mood for a confrontation from the off. A happy photographer takes better photos!!
 
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When asked to do a similar thing I took a 50mm f1.4 and a flash got plenty of pics particularly later on after the pro had finished which both bride and groom lived and saved myself from carrying round loads of kit.
 
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