Echoes From the Backyard Posted Sep 8, 2004  Dear DJ, I've been
shooting weddings with two cameras: one up front, and one in the
balcony. I'm thinking I can expand coverage by adding a third
camera but I'm not sure about placement. I don't want to be
obtrusive. What's the best camera placement? Ménage a tripod
Dear Tripod, The "best" placement is wherever you get the best
shot at the best moment. Usually this would involve moving the
camera in the middle of the ceremony and unless you A) have a
really cool officiant and/or B) are doing an outdoor ceremony,
then chances are that you are stuck to fixed positions.  News
Flash: The processional and the recessional are not part of the
ceremony!  I point this out because most churches and other
venues restrict movement during the ceremony. If you move only
during the processional or recessional, you'll usually be okay.
Looking at Figure 1, I've illustrated a typical three-camera
set-up that I use.  Camera 1 has three positions. 1C is the
fixed, on-tripod position