Jayne ..

I shoot in manual exposure mode, and in this example, it was key to getting the correct exposure. Of all the metering techniques available, I mostly use the histogram to figure out the correct exposure.

As for the metering pattern, I mostly just keep to evaluative / matrix metering. But it is also important to note that since I shoot in manual metering mode, the specific metering pattern does not really influence on my final metered settings. It may influence *how* meter, but not my actual correct exposure.

Neil vN

I have the hardest time with metering. I just recently got a camera with spot metering thinking this would help me. I would love to master manual mode, but of course I’m trying to go off readings that aren’t always accurate. What type of metering did you use in this photo and what did you meter off of? I guess instead of (or in addition to) post production, I’d love to know how you captured the correct exposure to begin with :o)

thanks again for sharing!
jayne

Michael, since the bridal party isn’t walking that fast towards me - especially in relation to the wide-angle view - I simply keep my camera to One Shot, and Single Frame Advance. I do make sure that I lock focus every time, and of course, the Canon 1D mk3 auto-focusing abilities are top-notch.

Neil vN

My question is in these type of situation where the b&g or bridal party is walking toward you , do you switch to AI servo tracking in or do you stay in one shot?

Thanks
Mike

Antonio .. you’re right. I don’t often crop images, and mostly post them in their native 2:3 ratio. It comes back to having shot 35mm transparency film for 25 years before switching to digital. I’m quite happy usually with that aspect ratio.

Neil vN

The reason for this procedure is because you do have many consistent shots in terms of EV, composition and because they are done in similar environmental situations.
I mean: photos shot inside a church - one set / photos shot outside in sunset - another set / etc.

Th exceptins are those photos like the one above where you took you time.

This leads to the use of the same format all the time, landscape or portrait.
I gave a look to your pictures and I saw only pictures with one size.
Am I wrong ?

I appreciated mostly the tilted composition of the bride in here: http://planetneil.com/tangents/category/composition/

Mariel .. you’re welcome. I am glad the info helped.

Neil vN

Thank you for sharing your vast experience.

Mariel.

Donna … it’s not too late apparently to get a great photographer.

No real specific tips to give you. It is just one of those scenarios where I would shoot a LOT, and make sure I have enough images that work. And also continue to adapt my technique and just *see* what works and what doesn’t.

So mix it up, and double check what you’re getting on your LCD, adjust your technique, angles, light .. and keep shooting.

best of luck!

Neil vN