Wedding Photographer Checklist

When doing shoots where every shot counts, you want to be sure you have all areas covered. This Photographer had his covered by purchasing nice, weather-sealed gear. On a serious note, here is a quick checklist every Wedding Photographer should consider:

1) DSLR body (two in most cases)
- at least 3fps
- at least 8 megapixela
- ability to shoot high ISO with low noise
- weather-sealing is a plus

2) Lenses
- quality glass comparable to Canon's "L" series
- short focal length (prime or zoom from 16-135 range)
- long focal length (usually zoom at least through 200mm)

3) Memory
- at least three 8gb cards
- method of transferring files to hard drive before end of day

4) Lighting
- At least one off camera flash
- stand and umbrella
- gels
- model light for tough focusing situations

5) Batteries
- At least 2 camera batteries
- plenty of AA batteries (rechargeables are great)
- bring all of your chargers

6) Accessories
- light stands and tripods
- mounting accessories for any situation
- extension cord

Of course this is not a complete list, but a great starting point. Watch out for obsticles!