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 08/06/2007 06:53:44 PM · #1
I have the biggest wedding so far yet on Sunday. I have a list of all things needed to do.

Anyone care to throw some thoughts to me incase I have forgotten something?

Thanks a bunch
Lisa
 08/06/2007 06:58:48 PM · #2
NASA diaper?
Might keep you from missing that perfect shot.
;)
 08/06/2007 06:59:36 PM · #3
Originally posted by Brad:
NASA diaper?
Might keep you from missing that perfect shot.
;)


GREAT idea... where would i purchase one of those? From your workshop? ;p
 08/06/2007 07:00:14 PM · #4
Make ya' a deal on a slightly used one...
 08/06/2007 07:02:23 PM · #5
Originally posted by Brad:
Make ya' a deal on a slightly used one...


oh ewww

anyone else? lol
 08/06/2007 07:03:16 PM · #6
yeah, i'll sell you a slightly used one for $5.00 less than brad.
 08/06/2007 07:06:04 PM · #7
Hope the weather stays fine, and all the best, and look forward to seeing your shots.

Message edited by author 2007-08-06 23:06:13.
 08/06/2007 07:08:18 PM · #8
What's on the list currently? Hard to know what to shop for when you can't see the pantry ;)
 08/06/2007 07:12:01 PM · #9
Originally posted by lentil:
I have the biggest wedding so far yet on Sunday. I have a list of all things needed to do.

Anyone care to throw some thoughts to me incase I have forgotten something?

Thanks a bunch
Lisa


Make sure that you take that backup equipment with you, you know that Barbie P&S digicam. :D

MattO
 08/06/2007 07:12:17 PM · #10
Saturday -
Charge batteries (flash and camera)
check all equipment (lenses and cameras)
check I have all memory cards, chargers, tripod, camera bag, flash, lenses, cameras, reflector
Pack water, food, tissues, pain relief, sunglasses

Anything to add?


08/06/2007 07:12:39 PM · #11
Originally posted by MattO:
Originally posted by lentil:
I have the biggest wedding so far yet on Sunday. I have a list of all things needed to do.

Anyone care to throw some thoughts to me incase I have forgotten something?

Thanks a bunch
Lisa


Make sure that you take that backup equipment with you, you know that Barbie P&S digicam. :D

MattO


I dont have a back up camera ;p
 08/06/2007 07:16:58 PM · #12
Originally posted by lentil:
Saturday -
Charge batteries (flash and camera)
check all equipment (lenses and cameras)
check I have all memory cards, chargers, tripod, camera bag, flash, lenses, cameras, reflector
Pack water, food, tissues, pain relief, sunglasses

Anything to add?


FOOD? WATER? At a WEDDING? Should be plenty of that stuff around for ya...

If it's not on your list, make an item for "assistant/gofer" and find one.

R.
 08/06/2007 07:22:44 PM · #13
Originally posted by lentil:


I dont have a back up camera ;p


GET A BACK UP CAMERA! you may never need it, but , man alive... or dead should your equipment fail on you... remember bad press travels much faster than good.

Edit to add: I should learn to read posts better...lol

Message edited by author 2007-08-06 23:23:58.
 08/06/2007 07:23:05 PM · #14
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by lentil:
Saturday -
Charge batteries (flash and camera)
check all equipment (lenses and cameras)
check I have all memory cards, chargers, tripod, camera bag, flash, lenses, cameras, reflector
Pack water, food, tissues, pain relief, sunglasses

Anything to add?


FOOD? WATER? At a WEDDING? Should be plenty of that stuff around for ya...

If it's not on your list, make an item for "assistant/gofer" and find one.

R.


There will be food for me at dinner, but I need to eat regularly (low blood sugar)
 08/06/2007 07:23:39 PM · #15
Originally posted by cudjoem:
Originally posted by lentil:


I dont have a back up camera ;p


GET A BACK UP CAMERA! you may never need it, but , man alive... or dead should your equipment fail on you... remember bad press travels much faster than good.


ahhh did you see the little sticking out tongue after that quote? lol
 08/06/2007 07:24:26 PM · #16
Originally posted by lentil:
Originally posted by cudjoem:
Originally posted by lentil:


I dont have a back up camera ;p


GET A BACK UP CAMERA! you may never need it, but , man alive... or dead should your equipment fail on you... remember bad press travels much faster than good.


ahhh did you see the little sticking out tongue after that quote? lol


ya.. see my edit...
 08/06/2007 07:24:42 PM · #17
lol
 08/06/2007 07:26:08 PM · #18
which brings up a good point... bring along a sence of humor and a thick skin... don't let those Bridezilla's get to you and enjoy they day, if only for the fact that it's not your wedding :)
 08/06/2007 07:28:53 PM · #19
Originally posted by cudjoem:
which brings up a good point... bring along a sence of humor and a thick skin... don't let those Bridezilla's get to you and enjoy they day, if only for the fact that it's not your wedding :)


yeah takes a bit for me to get stressed :)
 08/06/2007 07:36:46 PM · #20
Lisa,

Do you take a shot list?

I'm sure you've done so many of these that you've memorised the order - just thinking that by the end of 12 hours (ouch!) you may get a little lost in the longevity and a shot list may keep you on track?

Good luck.

Other Lisa
 08/06/2007 07:41:39 PM · #21
bring a change of SHOES. You will be tired at the end of the day, and it's nice to be able to slip into a different type of shoe especially if you're going from narrow to wide.

bring safety pins. You know someone somewhere will pop, snap, break, or tear. You can become a lifesaver and a hero and everyone will love you.

bring extra batteries or a battery charger. 12 hours is a long time, you'll be shooting in the dark longer than your other weddings.

bring an assistant. Make assistant carry heavy stuff. Make assistant get the mundane so you can concentrate on the creative. Be nice to assistant at the end of the night and pay/give something extra. It's been a long day for them, too.

bring comfy camera straps. Don't carry everything you own on yourself, you'll get tired sooner.
08/06/2007 07:48:55 PM · #22
Originally posted by iamwoman:
Lisa,

Do you take a shot list?

I'm sure you've done so many of these that you've memorised the order - just thinking that by the end of 12 hours (ouch!) you may get a little lost in the longevity and a shot list may keep you on track?

Good luck.

Other Lisa


I have a general list of important stuff and I have an itinerary too. Apart from the absolute normal stuff the rest are play by ear mostly. I go with however they are feeling on the day.

Letenele - The shoes I wear I can wear for days at a time if needed they are super comfy.
I have loads of batteries and I am taking the charger.
I will take safety pins thanks for that idea.
About 5 hours of it will be in the dark, the rest is daylight but yes I will be using the flash too. I am going to buy some more flash batteries tomorrow.
 08/06/2007 07:49:51 PM · #23
On the serious side:
I carry some things in my camera bag aside from camera stuff:

Super Glue, Rubber Bands & Safety Pins - never know what/when.

A few nylon Zip-ties - for the what ifs - even fix a broken camera strap if needed.

Spare glasses - better to have and not need, than need and not have.

Couple of Band-Aids & Ibuprofen - self-explanatory.

Note Pad, Pen & Business Cards - self-explanatory.


08/06/2007 08:45:08 PM · #24
A tip I learned for the reception: I always bring my tripod with me, even though I usually don't use it for shots there. I use a large flash bracket and external battery, so it's not the easiest thing to set on a chair or whatever when I go to the loo or get soemthing to eat. I use the tripod's quick release plate under the bracket and just mount it on the tripod so it's ready to go in a pinch. I usually put it in a safe corner or by the dj and have my bag with backup gear hanging to weigh it down.
 08/06/2007 09:07:06 PM · #25
we always carry baby wipes with us -- they will remove the stains of red roses off a wedding dress in no time without leaving a mark on the dress.

Band-aids - not only for your sake but the bride and bridesmaids are wearing brand new killer shoes.

I go through a pack of corsage pins in no time. Seems the florist is always one short or the pin gets lost.
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