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07/07/2007 03:10:04 PM · #1 |
| here shortly i'm heading off to take some large family photos and some photos of just a mom dad and there two kids any helpful sujestions? |
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07/07/2007 03:12:30 PM · #2 |
-Pay attention to the background
-Try to get people relaxed and having fun
-Lighting = important |
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07/07/2007 03:12:33 PM · #3 |
Make sure the lens cap is off.
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07/07/2007 03:12:51 PM · #4 |
| take tons of photos, be lively and help them all feel comfortable. try and keep the energy up for natural smiles :) |
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07/07/2007 03:14:02 PM · #5 |
Uh, speed read all the portrait threads real quick?
Might want to give some more info, indoor/outdoor and how large that group is.
If you can, find an overhang of a building for some nice soft shaded light for the small family shots. Try to get them out of the direct sunlight, but not directly against a wall if you can. An open doorway with dark background works well too. |
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07/07/2007 03:14:21 PM · #6 |
| it'll be outside, and i'm having trouble figuring out which way to position people, because when they're toward the sun they squint (duh) and away from the sun there are shadows |
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07/07/2007 03:14:51 PM · #7 |
| it's gonna be and husband and wife and both sides of there families |
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07/07/2007 03:20:28 PM · #8 |
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07/07/2007 03:23:04 PM · #9 |
Watch your light source.
Consider a flash to fill details.
If you have, or can beg, borrow, or steal a long lens, they make candids a lot easier.
Be very aware of the background, no trees growing out of heads, etc.
Shoot in RAW. If you have a hard time nailing exposures, it's a lot more forgiving.
Have fun. If you're enjoying yourself, it'll help others to relax.
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07/07/2007 03:26:10 PM · #10 |
Go buy about 10 sheets of white foamcore and something to prop them up with, position the people so they're not so squinty, and then use your new refectors to light them.
If there is going to be a park there with a large shelter, go get some large, cheap, black or white sheets and some duct tape (I like the black Gorilla tape, holds better IMO), place the sheets up behind them and them under the shelter. Pay attention to the angle of the sun. You might need a step-ladder.
Message edited by author 2007-07-07 15:26:48. |
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