Even better: turn instant-review right off. Just hit the chimp button when you need to.
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 12:01 AM, Walt <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks, Dave. > > That's a habit I finally broke myself of by setting the instant review to > one second. Chasing butterflies with a 50mm manual prime also helped a lot. > > As for the talking, that shouldn't be a problem. She's a pretty engaging > person. > > -- Walt > > > On 2/26/2013 10:40 PM, David Savage wrote: >> >> My biggest tips are keep talking & don't fall into a >> shoot-chimp-shoot-chimp cycle. >> >> Nothing kills a good rhythm quicker. >> >> DS >> >> On 27/02/2013, Walt <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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? Technical >>>>> suggestions WRT metering, white balance, focus modes, etc.? >>>>> >>>>> -- Walt >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> 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. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> -bmw >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >>> > > > -- > 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. -- -bmw -- 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.
