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08/03/2007 02:51:19 AM · #1 |
I promise I did a search, so if this was asked already... sorry!
I shoot my camera in manual mode pretty much all the time. I'm getting ready for my first shoot with a model (stranger) and wondering if it's normal to shoot in manual, or should I be shooting in some other manner?
Thanks!
PS - People scare me - any other tips? |
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08/03/2007 02:53:29 AM · #2 |
| If you're already shooting in manual mode and are comfortable with it, then there's no reason not to for shooting models. When happens to be "normal" is irrelevant when it comes to your procedure. |
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08/03/2007 03:14:36 AM · #3 |
I do all my model shoots in manual mode!
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08/03/2007 03:56:45 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by EducatedSavage:
PS - People scare me - any other tips? |
Errr, don't be scared?
Concentrate on why you want to shoot them in the first place. |
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08/03/2007 04:20:18 AM · #5 |
Manual Mode all the way. I do a lot of low light stuff, and if I let the camera decide for me everything would be blurry and out of focus.
Manual, Manual, Manual....
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08/03/2007 04:44:08 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by geoffb:
If you're already shooting in manual mode and are comfortable with it, then there's no reason not to for shooting models. When happens to be "normal" is irrelevant when it comes to your procedure. |
Exactly. It's not like the model is going to check what mode you're using. ;)
Tell the model you are nervous too, that 'll break the ice.
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08/03/2007 11:32:46 AM · #7 |
Oh, thanks so much, guys! I was worried I was going to have to take a crash course in my camera's other modes... I don't really remember how they work!
And I'll definately let her know that I'm nervous - I like to have a solid excuse already in place before I act too clumsy!
Soo... any other tips? |
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08/03/2007 11:48:08 AM · #8 |
I like AV mode outdoors & Manual indoors ;)
As for the model - look through some magazines before you go....tear out pictures of poses you like and want to try. Remember you are in charge - you can't just tell her to pose and expect to get anything that works well. Talk to him/her a lot during the shoot to keep your model comfortable - if he/she is tense it will show in the images. Tell them what your doing, even if your sweating your butt off try to look confident.
Remember to compose your shots :D
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08/03/2007 11:57:45 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by idnic:
I like AV mode outdoors & Manual indoors ;)
As for the model - look through some magazines before you go....tear out pictures of poses you like and want to try. Remember you are in charge - you can't just tell her to pose and expect to get anything that works well. Talk to him/her a lot during the shoot to keep your model comfortable - if he/she is tense it will show in the images. Tell them what your doing, even if your sweating your butt off try to look confident.
Remember to compose your shots :D |
I was going to say this but Cindy beat me to it! Don't let on that you are scared, they will lose confidence in you. But I'm still working on this myself! I'm working at a new studio and my boss is all "wiz, pop, bam" when he's posing the models (ok, actually only says bam) and acts like they are a super star, every single one. |
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08/03/2007 12:02:28 PM · #10 |
Good advice on all counts from Cindi and Monica.
I usually hang out with the subject for 15 or 20 minutes before shooting to help relax them. Once they get to know you a bit they'll be better able to relax. Occasionally a drink or two before is consumed...but I can't recommend that in good conscience; I just happen to find other people more interesting when i drink.
Of course...I'm usually shooting fitness models - spending an extra 20 minutes socializing before a shoot isn't too arduous a task for me :D |
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