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09/14/2004 09:42:40 PM · #1 |
We visited the local Farmers Market a couple of weekend ago and I figured I'd bring along my camera since there are always some interesting sights. I'm trying to get more comfortable with taking candid shots, it makes me nervous, afraid somebody's going to grab my camera and break it. I got a couple I think are okay - comments or tips anyone?
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09/14/2004 10:22:03 PM · #2 |
Watch for annoying background clutter (like in the shot of the girl and the dog). And, as a general rule (which means sometimes it's okay to break the rule, but generally not) don't shoot their backs. People, animals, insects, etc, are more interesting from the front.
I have a feeling that A True Fan could have been great. Perhaps a different angle to get more of her face, plus shallower depth of field to separate her from the background.
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09/14/2004 10:56:15 PM · #3 |
| Thanks dwterry. But I guess my problem/question is how do you get those kinds of shots (face forward, etc.) of people and be inconspicuous at the same time? My camera doesn't have a real great zoom and I'm just now learning what the different settings mean and how they affect the look of the final shot (no small thanks to the folks here at DPC). |
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09/14/2004 10:58:28 PM · #4 |
Hey mom....a long lens can work wonders for candids! They keep you out of the action, and still let you capture it!
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09/14/2004 11:02:33 PM · #5 |
| parrothead - Definitely a longer lens is needed, the camera I have now is my 1st digicam and when I was picking it out I was eyeballing up the SLR's but figured, nah, I'll be fine with this. Well, now I'm thinking big mistake and am in the process of deciding between the NikonD70 and the Canon 20D. And a big huge zoom lens :) Suggestions? |
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09/14/2004 11:07:36 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Tuckersmom:
parrothead - Definitely a longer lens is needed Suggestions? |
In the mean time... Shoot at the longest zoom your camera has, with the widest open aperture (the smallest f/number). With small lenses, there isn't a lot you can do, but this will get you started.
Oh... if you can't control the aperture, perhaps your camera has a "portrait mode". If so try that. Of course, I'm talking about taking pictures of people where you want to separate them from the background. If the background is an important element, then you want a smaller aperture (larger f/number) or shoot in "landscape mode" if your camera has that on it.
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09/14/2004 11:08:19 PM · #7 |
Lenses definately make the camera!
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