On 2/16/2011 2:13 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote:
There is a weak connection. The calender project may evolve into a spin of project. A collective photo book about the big things in life; birth and death, and between. The idea is to reflect about how precious and fragile life is. The book might never happen, but now I'm turned on the idea of photographing a birth. Another chapter in the endless story; "Tim does thing he can't" ;-) So now I need some good advice from you, honourable crew (I assume you recognise shameless flatter when you see it). How do I make good birth photographs of people I doesn't know well? (I don't have any candidates in my inner circle, but I have good hopes about find somebody willing to share the moment)
Well, when Galia was born, I wasn't into photography, really. When Anat was getting born, it took all together like 15 mins plus 15 mins of crazy transfer from our house to the hospital, so I couldn't possibly have a chance.
As far as I know you, Tim, you're gentle and sensitive enough to know when to stop shooting if it comes up. Other than that - as long as the "other party" /wink/ agrees - I say, go for it. It does not have to be biologically correct or scientifically detailed, and I know that you know what I mean. But it indeed can be very moving, very emotional and very memorable.
Paul made some sound suggestions. In principle, if it happens in the hospital, the lighting will be sufficient (judging from my memory of Galia's birth; with Anat I was kindly asked by Julia to leave the room). Don't use flash and use fast lenses such as DA* zooms or FA Limited primes.
I am sure you can do it wonderfully. And of course - good luck! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
