Shot the wedding rehearsal last night and I'm glad I went. I was able to get a couple of shots that I'm sure the bride and groom will love to look back on. This is not so much a formal type of shoot but more like a snap shot / candid opportunity. I also look at it as an opportunity to get a feel for the lighting in the church. I generally shoot this on Auto White Balance and I usually have my ISO cranked up a little. I generally do not shoot with a flash at ceremonies because they usually are not allowed. With the newer digital cameras and their higher end ISO's it's not that bad.
Another reason I'm glad I went was because I was able to meet with the minister who will be officiating the wedding. It is really important to meet with the minister before the ceremony to get the ground rules. The sooner the better, so you know what equipment to have on hand to get those special moments.
The minister will tell you what he will and will not allow during the ceremony. You need to keep your opinions and ideas to yourself at this meeting. These guys are the ones in charge. Listen to what they are saying, make notes if you have to.
I like to get these rules before they have the rehearsal so I can practice getting shots during the rehearsal following the rules. If you're shooting one of your wedding packages that does not include the rehearsal or if the minister is not at the rehearsal, you need to meet with him / her as early as possible on the day of the wedding to get their rules. Everyone of them is different in what they will allow, so you have to be prepared for anything.
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