Nightclub Photography

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Hi there!

I have been asked to photograph a friend's 21st birthday party tonight, being held in a nightclub. Its going to be a massive event and he wants some good quality photographs from it- especially ones he can use in his portfolio- as he he trying to bag a job as an event organiser (or something). So i need them to be good.

the problem is i have no experience in photographing in dark conditions - i am used to photographing landscapes and horses jumping fences on sunny days!!!!!!!

i have a Nikon D40 and I am still trying to get used to it as i have not had it long.....

Can anybody help me or give me advise on what settings etc to use???
I really dont want to do a bad job.

Many thanks!!
 
There are plenty of threads on here that will give you hours worth of reading material! Here are just a few of them:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=115435&highlight=nightclub+photography

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=111254&highlight=nightclub+photography

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=82983&highlight=nightclub+photography

Basically the main tip is to use flash, and a long shutter (say a second, but have a play around). The camera will flash, freezing the subject, but then the shutter stays open, capturing coloured light trails, swirls etc! The technique is called "dragging the shutter" if I remember correctly!

A flashgun with AF assist will also help you to focus in the low light conditions. A fast lens will help, but is by no means essential!

Chris
 
Thanks for the advise- most of my photos turned out great!!!
AND I got to know my camera a little better!

I forgot how much fun playing with light is!!!!
 
I am rather embarrassed to admit this-But I dont know how to upload them onto the site!!!! Apparently the image files are too big???

:help:
 
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