Brant,


This is how my wife and I got started in our part time business but I was the only friend with a good camera. A Bronica at the time.


To properly light the subjects often means a bright flash. Most of the people will not even realize a flash going off.


I use a Sto-fen omni bounce even with nothing to bounce it off of. This image is outside with the flash head at 45 degree:


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Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D
Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure Time: 0.013 s (1/80)
ISO equiv: 800
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)


I set the camera to manual and let the ETTL set the flash duration with flash exposure bias at zero.


I use Energizer rechargeables. 2 sets will get me through most weddings. This last wedding took three sets for the 1280 shots I took. I get better life from energizers than duracells.


I also agree with Ade, stay back and zoom in as much as possible.


Just have fun and play, try different things and don't be afraid to make some mistakes.


Mark