What equipment do you essentially need to photography a wedding?

H

hamsterbabies

New member
I've been asked to photograph a wedding for a friend. I've done portraits and flowers. But never a wedding. I currently have a Nikon D80 (b/c everyone I knew had huge probs with their D90) and the 18-55, 55-200, 1.8 50mm. If I do it - I know I'll purchase an extra flash. Maybe the SB-400? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I'm well aware of the lighting issues, posing, etc. Not just sure my equipment is enough. Thank you.
 
Sorry, no equipment ideas, however:
One hint - take at least one roll of black & white. Our photographer (a friend who we paid) did that, and his wedding present to us was one of the black&white photos of my husband and I done in sepia tones. It is such a classy looking photograph.
We gave our photographer a check list of the photos we wanted - all my family, all his family, etc. It helped a lot.
 
The question scares me. I suggest you become a wedding crasher just to scope out the photographers. Become an apprentice. I would hate to have that burden without the experience to go with it.
 
Back
Top