Need advice for photography in a church

paul ron · Apr 5, 2018

christislord said:
So I am going to be photographing in a church soon with okay lighting and need some advice on what film speed to use?

that says white balance problems and low light.

Sirius Glass · Apr 5, 2018

Use the fastest film you can and if necessary use the tripod. I like Kodak Portra 800 for color and the ISO 400 for black & white film, but depending on the lighting you may need to go to faster black & white films.

Ces1um · Apr 5, 2018

Hey @christislord What are you photographing in the Church? The walls? Stained glass? A bride and groom? A baptism? Knowing what the actual subject is would be helpful.

nascarfann · Apr 6, 2018

Ces1um said:
Hey @christislord What are you photographing in the Church? The walls? Stained glass? A bride and groom? A baptism? Knowing what the actual subject is would be helpful.

I am photographing a bride and groom.

Ces1um · Apr 6, 2018

christislord said:
I am photographing a bride and groom.

so I'm sure you realize that a slow shutter speed and tripod will be fantastic for stationary objects, but for people a 2 second exposure will likely result in a blurred bride and groom. I would really try to find some 1600 iso film if at all possible. You're shooting in some tricky conditions. Best of luck!

removed account4 · Apr 6, 2018

christislord said:
That is what I plan to do. Do you think I am crazy trying to get good photos with a Canon Sureshot 60?

yeah, kinda ... not the right camera for a wedding.

if it was me? id use a digital camera / dslr for everything and
take a few candid fun shots and bride groom portriats with the canon.
can't do a wedding over again, and seeing you are asking strangers
on a web forum if your camera is up to task and what film to use
i think it might be a disaster... seeing with the canon you won't know, until you get the film back.

cowanw · Apr 6, 2018

One problem is the likelihood that the flash from others will compromise your longer time exposures.

jtk · Apr 6, 2018

christislord said:
That is what I plan to do. Do you think I am crazy trying to get good photos with a Canon Sureshot 60?

As to "crazy" yes. And is the couple important to you?

If film you need an off-camera strobe, same as forever. This isn't rocket science.

Need advice for photography in a church

Privacy & Transparency

Privacy & Transparency