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01/04/2010 07:20:21 PM · #1 |
A friend of my boyfriend's just got engaged and asked if I could do a shoot for them. I'm still slightly on the fence but I'm leaning more on the side of doing it. I'm a little concerned since I have minimal equipment (tripod, reflectors, 50mm, kit lens, and a 70-200mm) and have only done portraits a few times. I do not have an external flash or a light meter. Since they live in Santa Cruz, I'm hooping to do something near the water/on the beach, but that may change because I'm still waiting to hear back about the location. What tips do you have for me that might help? What kind of light...sun/shade? what should they wear (hopefully not white)? I'm also not sure what to charge but since they will probably want prints I will charge a minimum fee for that and then maybe 100 per hour? I'm not sure, but any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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01/04/2010 07:40:26 PM · #2 |
| Minimal!? Haha I shoot 99% of my engagement shoots with my 50mm and the sun :) Have fun with it! Don't shoot at high noon, clouds usually create nice diffused light, if it's super sunny you can always backlit them and always use the shade. As for what to wear, tell them NOT to match (my biggest pet peeve) but instead to compliment eachother. Complimentary colours etc. Or if he has say a purple tie, she might have purple heels etc. I'm okay with little things matching but not whole outfits :) |
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01/04/2010 07:47:54 PM · #3 |
| Got to say that your "minimal equipment" did give me a chuckle. I shoot 99% with my 50mm and my 70-200mm. You've got what you need. Have fun! |
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01/04/2010 11:20:00 PM · #4 |
You can get very nice portraits with just reflectors and a good lens, you should be set. ;-) I you decide to do sunlight I would use a white reflector, if you do shade, then use silver. Another thing that can be helpful is to draw out some ideas before hand, like poses you think of, or lighting. As far as pricing, that's pretty much up to your discretion, I personally have a 100 dollar sitting fee, and then have a set price for each different print size.
Message edited by author 2010-01-04 23:27:23. |
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01/04/2010 11:32:08 PM · #5 |
| Make sure they understand that no matter what color they decide to wear they they need to make sure they coordinate with each other. Even have them bring a change or two of clothes so if necessary you can help them coordinate, it may seem like something you should not have to worry about but from personal experience it can help make the shoot more successful and help make the final product better. |
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01/05/2010 01:15:33 AM · #6 |
| lol, I guess my equipment just seems minimal to what I wish I had. Thanks for the advice about outfits, I'll be sure to spread the word. Also, what is a good place to get prints sent to and from. I've never done anything professional with printing (aka I've only printed on my home printer). |
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01/05/2010 08:54:29 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Blue Moon:
lol, I guess my equipment just seems minimal to what I wish I had. Thanks for the advice about outfits. |
Everytime I see a couple wearing similar clothes followed by a photographer I always say "Congratulations" and they are always surprise that I know they are getting married.
If you can bring an extra person with you to hold the reflector and tell you if something should be adjusted on the couple, etc. Sometime when you are shooting you don't notice it until you get it back on your computer.
If you shoot on the beach make sure you find and read that thread in the forums about shooting at the beach.
Gear wise I think you have the perfect kit/accessories. |
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