As an occasional wedding photographer I try and grant wishes by some brides.
Black and White is the in thing now. I don't always agree to shoot b/w. If
a bride asked for IR portraits I would be very reluctant to try it. Wedding
photography can be a challenge. Good luck.
Jim A.
> From: Jostein Oksne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:41:22 +0200
> To: "Pentax-Discuss (E-post)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Help to an IR-newbie?
>
> Hi, all.
>
> I can't believe it...
> I have accepted the challenge to photograph a friend's wedding.
>
> Last night we looked at a lot of bride portraits from a book, and she picked
> out a good bunch that she liked for setting, mood, etc. Unfortunately for
> me, she particularly liked some that were taken with IR film. I said I could
> try, but that I haven't tried IR-film before. She said it was OK and smiled
> in a way that I always have had trouble resisting... Good thing I was
> already well married when I first met this gal...:-)
>
> Here's the questions:
> 1. Can I trust the light-meter in the camera at all?
> 2. If 1., what ISO-setting is considered good rule of thumb?
>
> 3. Probably some filtering will be needed. Red #25 springs to mind. But
> maybe that's a bit drastic? Are there others? -This is really the most
> urgent question, because I probably have to place a special order for the
> filters at the shop.
>
> 4. I have a bottle of Agfa Neutol developer. Any experiences on this
> developer with HIE?
>
> 5. When I handle the film in the darkroom; is the emulsion sensitive to body
> heat, eg. from my hands when reeling up the film on a spool?
>
> Will be most grateful for any and all comments.
> Jostein
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