> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > JCO posted: > > > I stand by my reply. His post makes no sense. > > You cant really do studio strobes at weddings > > and receptions. His "teachers" must be the > > stupid jerks..... > > Don't some wedding photographers do bridal portraits > (somtimes in the studio) > ahead of time? Maybe that's what his teachers are up to > with the studio lights > component.
Normally you have to use a big light or 2 for formals at the altar. JCO's vast experience notwithstanding, a 400 or 800 WS strobe and a 5 foot umbrella makes a *vast* improvement over anything you could do with a small ttl flash. For a while I just used a 500FTZ and told myself they didn't hire me for formals, but after a while I realized it just wasn't cutting it. Strobes are also used at the reception. Normally I like to bounce ttl off the ceiling, but if the ceiling is taller than about 30 feet, or has a weird color, I'll set up a strobe or 2 and direct them at the dance floor. These are not unusual practices. tv
