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11/07/2007 02:55:00 PM · #1

november 25th 10 AM at her house... she wants just some outdoor shots of her kids and dog and maybe a group shot... shes tight on money so i charged 60dollars for the shoot... and then at cost for the photos...

i am going to be useing may canon with the 18-55 maybe my 50mm 1.8 and no flash so its going to e tough but hey for 60$ you get what you payfr... obiously im going to shoot in raw and use my whibal so it shoulnt be bad...plus im gonna photoshop for her out of the goodness of my heart for free...

any comments? price too high? too low?
just right?

can some link me to some release forms?

Message edited by author 2007-11-07 14:56:09.

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/07/2007 03:11:20 PM · #2

ok, with all your equipment, why take the worst lens you own? Take the 16-35 2.8 and the 50mm and you'll be fine. No flash shouldn't be a problem provided the weather is ok so try and position her near a window to make the most of the natural light.

Oops, sorry. You'll be outdoors. With no flash you'll be at the mercy of the elements so pray for good weather. Do you have a reflector or anything? Even some tin foil or anything would do a job? Failing that, you can even ask her to hold a coupld of sheets of paper to reflect some light back at her.

Good luck though.

11/07/2007 03:14:08 PM · #3

sorry that was a wish list at on point.... i should remove it... i am however getting the 70-200 for christmas... but that will be to late by then

AdrlnJunkie11

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

11/07/2007 05:07:02 PM · #4

i recently did my first job also. for outdoor shots you really should use a flash if it's mid day/sunny. if you must shoot then, try to shoot them in the shade like under a tree or something. if you don't have a flash you should try to do the shoot about 1 hr before sunset. that way you won't get the harsh ugly shadows on faces.

forget the 18-55, go with the 50mm. good luck, just have fun!

11/07/2007 05:24:44 PM · #5

i was planning on it.. =)

i also will be useing a reflector.. i plan on having fun having her 5,8, and 10 yearold holding the reflecto for me.....kids always want to help, i know i always wanted to and to know you helped take a nice picture thats hanging in your house isnt so bad...

who knows...maybe the kid will want to take up photography after that!

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

11/07/2007 06:31:31 PM · #6

gosh im so nervious now.. can some one link to some reflectors that are resasonable priced or maybe some other accesories?

my budget as of right now is 73.00 so i dont got much... my dad did offer to buy me the 50mm f1.8 so that made me happy but i am realy in panic mode right now even though i have a whole month to plan

MattO

Nikon D4

11/07/2007 11:01:58 PM · #7

Let me get this right, your shooting, editing, and buying a reflector, and charging $60? Seems to me your in the hole already before you click the shutter one time.

MattO