You're more than welcome, Walt. Glad to help! On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Walt <ldott...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for the tips and all the information, Bruce! > > I'm reading up on the Strobist links right now (just finished the first) and > emailed the makeup tips to LeeAnn to give her a heads-up. > > I'm fairly sure I'll be able to do future shoots with her, as she really > loves having her photo taken and didn't even flinch when I asked her if > she'd pose for me. > > Also, warm weather is just around the corner and I'd really like to get some > outdoor shots of her. > > Many thanks again for the help, Bruce. > > -- Walt > > > On 2/26/2013 8:51 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Good stuff, Walt! >> >> The first thing I'd say is be sure that both of you are quite clear on >> your goals for the shoot. It's TF (trade-for), so each of you should >> come away with something of value. You are going to get experience, >> and some possible portfolio shots. She's going to get ...? Perhaps >> some Facebook profile shots is enough. Maybe a headshot for her >> LinkedIn profile. Bring a list of specific shots you need to get to be >> sure you meet the goals. >> >> Dress, makeup & hair can make a huge difference to the quality of the >> shots, but may be a little premature to worry about in a first >> photoshoot. But I prefer my subjects to wear solid colours; anyway >> avoiding busy patterns. If you want decent portraits, have her follow >> the makeup suggestions in the reading list below. For the best >> results, give her the Bob Pardue suggestions. >> >> If you want to just concentrate on getting candid-looking shots, then >> you must keep her occupied with something so you can shoot while her >> attention is on the task. Eg: shooting pool, or preparing a drink, or >> even just reading a menu. She could be conversing with someone. If >> she's simply standing or sitting around awkwardly you'll get awkward >> looking shots. >> >> Don't get hung-up with technical stuff. Especially if you venture into >> trying posed shots: >> - don't let her get bored while you adjust things; >> - talk to her about what you're doing, and show her the occasional shot; >> - if you screw something up, just let it go and carry on. _Do not_ >> stare at the screen and say "damn, that's awful" or anything like that >> -- she'll think she did something wrong and start getting uptight. >> >> Praise her a lot. Make sure she's comfortable. >> Keep it light and above all fun. Make one of your goals to get a >> follow-up shoot. >> >> >> Technical: >> >> #1: don't use that fecking popup flash--I beg you. Tape it shut. :-) >> >> - since you're using only ambient light be aware of the effect it's >> having on her face. Avoid locating her where she'll get racoon eyes or >> hollow cheeks, for example. You can use the ambient lighting for you >> by positioning the subject until it's flattering. >> >> - WB: set it to one of the fixed settings, _not_ auto. The preview >> image will be more useful to you if WB is set to the ambient light >> temp; in your case likely Fluorescent or Tungsten. If the light is >> mixed, find locations in the room to shoot where it isn't mixed if you >> can. >> >> - I always shoot a grey card to get a WB reference. If you don't have >> one, find something neutral in the area and shoot that. Shoot RAW so >> you can fine-adjust the WB later on. >> >> - focus on her nearest eye. >> >> - prefer a faster shutter speed, 1/60th and preferably faster. Open >> your aperture and/or go to higher ISOs to accomodate that. >> >> - metering: try different things. The light is going to be low and >> rather hard, and you want to get the exposure on her face good, so you >> might need to use center-weighted or spot and expose to her face, lock >> the AE and shoot. Practice that beforehand if you haven't done it >> before or often. >> >> >> Reading material: >> >> http://strobist.blogspot.ca/2012/08/on-photographing-people-pt-1.html >> http://strobist.blogspot.ca/2012/08/on-photographing-people-pt-2.html >> http://strobist.blogspot.ca/2012/08/on-photographing-people-pt-3.html >> http://www.bobpardue.com/glamour-makeup/ >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Walt <ldott...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> So, I've set up a photo shoot with LeeAnn in the next couple of days. >>> I'll >>> be shooting at the club where I work before opening time, concentrating >>> mostly in the pool room area, and maybe some shots at the bar -- using >>> available light and possibly a little pop-up flash if absolutely >>> necessary >>> and unavoidable. >>> >>> She loves the camera, and the camera seems to love her. Any tips on >>> interaction and getting unguarded, natural-looking shots? 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