setting question

[krystaldozier]

Okay, I don't know if this is the right spot, but I will ask anyways.
I will be a guest at a family members wedding in Dallas this weekend, and she has given me permission to try and get some shots for my own "practice". Being that I'm broke and just getting started in the digital photography world, I don't have all kinds of equipment. All I have is my Rebel XTi and a Tamaron 28-75mm 1:2.8 lens and an old kit lens from my old Canon Rebel 2000 (film camera). **Anywho** My questions is what are some settings I could manually do to help with some low lighting issues. I have played somewhat in the manuel modes, but not enough. The wedding is all indoors, and I have no idea what the lighting is exactly (it's in Ft. Worth, I'm in HOuston). Also I do not have any flashes, only what's on the camera. Any tips...?

Krystal

[CaptainTom]

don't use the on camera flash when shooting people. Ok for the cake, etc.

AV priority and keep you aperture set to f2.8 . adjust you ISO high enough to be able to get a shutter speed that is managable.
Shoot in RAW.

It's better to get some image noise than to get unusable blurry shots.
Don't shoot people who are moving much.

[Casper]

Get to the place early and try different settings on your camera. Have fun and good luck.

[ndsimm]

If they have hired a photographer, make sure you get the OK before you shoot. Some of us are OK with people shooting, but some are not, so as a courtesy, it would be good to check.

as for your settings, you've been given some great advice and the 2.8 should really help with the low light. Is it an afternoon or evening wedding?

[krystaldozier]

thanks for the replys. the wedding is today at 2:30, we'll see how things go. Oh and about asking the hired photographer, i already did before hand...it's all good.