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08/03/2012 08:29:20 AM · #1 |
Leaving today for my daughter's graduation from UCF tomorrow. I have a 50/1.8 and a 75-300/4-5.6
suggestions? ideas? tips? |
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08/03/2012 09:18:36 AM · #2 |
| Sorry, I have no tips. I do however offer my congratulations. |
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08/03/2012 11:21:04 AM · #3 |
two things: one, get yourself dialed in as soon as you can. shoot in tv mode at no lower than 1/160 and the lowest iso that will give you that speed. you can go slower, but i wouldn't recommend it.
two, most importantly, make sure your daughter knows where you are sitting so that she can wave directly at you. encourage her to relish the moment and be as animated as her personality will allow. ask her to hold up the diploma and give you a big thumbs up. you can try to get her on stage, but don't expect too much.
because, there's really not much else you can photograph from the stands without getting in other people's way or going somewhere you shouldn't. if you can sit down close, great, but if you can't....don't be one of those people that tries to get down there any way. also, if you spend all the time trying to photograph it, you'll miss the event.
congratulations! great achievement! |
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08/03/2012 12:31:57 PM · #4 |
Stuff the 50 in your pocket, or in a little P&S camera bag, and take both. If allowed, a monopod would be a lot of help. I have never had any problems bringing a monopod to similar events. That would allow you to use the longer lens to better advantage. Shoot some before it's her turn, to get the settings figured out.
If it's outside, a plastic bag to put over the camera, or a disposable "pocket" raincoat may be a good idea to have along. You know about Florida weather.
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08/03/2012 01:25:37 PM · #5 |
| Before you sit in the audience find out how your daughter will be crossing the stage. The moment when she gets her diploma and shakes the dean's hand, will be visible as mostly someone's back for most of the audience, but the ideal moment of graduation will be perfectly framed from a very small wedge of the audience. Sit there. |
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08/03/2012 02:06:19 PM · #6 |
A great achievement for your daughter. Congrats to her!
I have tried getting good graduation pictures before from the audience at both HS and college graduations. Without the access that the pro photog gets that is hired for the shoot, I have found it a challenge to get really good shots.
I would really look to see if your daughter can order photos from the pro photog (I assume UCF is doing this) and bring your camera to capture whatever you can get. If you get a great shot, awesome, but I would recommend enjoying the moment.  Skipand others have made some good recommendations in case you find yourself in a good seat! |
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08/05/2012 07:37:44 AM · #7 |
thank you all for your advice and congrats, it was a great, life-event that i took some pix, but mostly just enjoyed. 1300 graduates makes for a large arena that at 300 with no tripod high iso and very slow shutter there's nothing sharp, but some good snapshots :)
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