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Hi
Its finally happened....... I have been asked by someone to do some studio photography for her.
Needless to say I am very nervous, although I have done some studio practice before this has always involved someone else setting up the backgrounds and the lighting. This time I am on my own, does anyone have any links or tips on how to set the lights up?
Many Thanks.... the nervous one :help: :thinking:
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FranchiseJuan
16-08-2007, 14:45
Get a light meter. Other then that if you are realy unsure of what to do, rent a studio that comes with an assistant (who will set everything up for you).
Make sure you expose to the right. Talk to the person you are shooting as much as possible.
I thought youd done loads of portraits, Rob. That is what I think of you as, a portrait photographer.
Or is it that these will have rather too many clothes on than what you are used to!! ;) :D :lol:
I thought youd done loads of portraits, Rob. That is what I think of you as, a portrait photographer.
Or is it that these will have rather too many clothes on than what you are used to!! ;) :D :lol:
Someone else has always set the lights up for me, so this time I am on my own. The young lady in question will be wearing clothes, but has asked if she minds if she removes them during the session ;)
Someone else has always set the lights up for me, so this time I am on my own. The young lady in question will be wearing clothes, but has asked if she minds if she removes them during the session ;)
Do you mean she has asked if YOU mind if she removes them?? :naughty:
Do you mean she has asked if YOU mind if she removes them?? :naughty:
Thats what I meant, I get all flustered thinging of naked women :nuts:
Well Im assuming that in your flustered state you will be saying a profound NO, YOU MUST NOT REMOVE YOUR CLOTHES! ;)
Are you wanting a white background for these shots, Rob?
Rob - go to http://www.nikonlinks.com/equipment_flash.htm - scroll down half way & download the doc called "SB800 Techniques PDF". It's a great guide & not specific to the SB800. Good luck with the shoot!
Are you wanting a white background for these shots, Rob?
We were going to start with the white one, and maybe move to the black one.
We were going to start with the white one, and maybe move to the black one.
Because of your previous studio work, everything you say is making me laugh!!!
Im sorry, I wont answer any more in this thread!! :D :lol:
Hi
Its finally happened....... I have been asked by someone to do some studio photography for her.
Snap!
Needless to say I am very nervous, although I have done some studio practice before this has always involved someone else setting up the backgrounds and the lighting. This time I am on my own, does anyone have any links or tips on how to set the lights up?
Many Thanks.... the nervous one :help: :thinking:
Funnily enough I'm in a very similar situation. Very little experience and have been asked to shoot a portfolio for a new model who's offering to pay! :eek:
My advice Rob is to ask her for sample images or themes of what she's expecting. If she doesn't have a clue (as is the case with the model that's appraoched me :bonk:) then find some that you like and then find out from pro's how those images were or could be lit and then make notes, or even send the sample images to a studio that will also lend assistance within the hire cost.
I'm guessing you also have a laptop. Take that along to the shoot with the sample images saved into a file for easy access and to use as a reference :thumbs:
HTH :)
Chris
BTW, when is the shoot?
If I can find it in time, I've got a disc with hundreds of model poses on in a pdf file I could copy and post to you.
Best regards,
Chris
cmnphotography
27-08-2008, 11:09
Get a light meter. Other then that if you are realy unsure of what to do, rent a studio that comes with an assistant (who will set everything up for you).
Make sure you expose to the right. Talk to the person you are shooting as much as possible.
What do you mean by "make sure you expose to the right"?
Im new to photography and still trying to grasp the best methods and practice
this brings back memories!
Garry Edwards
27-08-2008, 15:19
Take a look at these basic lighting guides. (http://http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=61463)
If you want more detailed info, take a look at my written tutorials and videos, on my website (http://http://www.photolearn.co.uk/)
Take a look at these basic lighting guides. (http://http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=61463)
If you want more detailed info, take a look at my written tutorials and videos, on my website (http://http://www.photolearn.co.uk/)The link behind "my website has a double http:// and will not work for him
Garry Edwards
27-08-2008, 15:38
The link behind "my website has a double http:// and will not work for him
Sorry, but bear in mind that I'm just a photographer, not a geek:)
My website (http://www.photolearn.co.uk)
You'll be just brilliant Rob.
The best advice I think I could offer is to take your time, remember that you're supposed to be enjoying it and really take the time to look at what you're seeing through the viewfinder and on the preview.
If it will make you feel more comfy, take someone along just to help set up and move the lights around for you.
http://strobist.blogspot.com/
is very good!
Have fun!!
:)
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