Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/01/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi All I think the problem is the power of the flashes we use, it can be distracting if they're not used to it. One preacher told me he felt photography is not 'religious' only God and man should witness the wedding. I also done weddings where the preacher didn't want ANY pictures during his time in the wedding. I done two things, I gone into the balcony and shot w/R4 (funny thing was, the audience had Polaroids and he did not complain!) I also ran back down sat in second row, next to a Polaroid user - and used my Ms he said nothing. Next wedding, different church, similar preacher shyness (what's with these guys?! I wouldn't use these clowns if I can't have my wedding pics taken!! - rant off) I had the maintenance guy turn lights to highest settings and I was able to shoot with Ms and he didn't notice; later the church admin thanked me; saying I'm the first guy who didn't complain about her preacher's wishes and she'll pass my name to her members! I also wear a suit to these things and from experience, try to 'meld in' with the family, often I'll sit with someone who got those loud snappers and get my shots if needed. I must admit, one wedding the two preachers were real showmen, allowed me to actually get behind them and using a 17mm Tamron on R4, got a shot of them and the wedding couple and their family all in one frame! I loved those guys! wish there were more like them! (there are a few; but they are all on the Christian Tele Network! ;-) <paul> - --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/03 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html