Los-Angeles-Shooter Loc: Los Angeles

One issue with variable aperture zooms is that the EFFECTIVE aperture changes as you zoom. This fact makes for inconsistent exposures and is especially an issue when shooting in manual, particularly with studio strobes. The solution is to use fixed aperture zooms or non-zoom lenses.

The camera manufacturers are aware of the problem with using variable aperture zooms, but idiotically, do not build in corrections either with in-camera software or even simple things like putting a zoom-lock on the lens.

I use a 35-70mm fixed aperture zoom. On my camera, the 70mm is equivalent to 98mm on a 35mm camera. That is a nice length for headshots.

The Watcher

Take a look at how model photography was done in the past, which was mostly with medium format film cameras. It was a great setup, your photos were captured on a large piece of film that produced beautiful images. Today; most of us can't afford a large digital camera, since the digital back alone costs as much as a car.
The other big advantage was how you viewed your subject. The camera was usually mounted on a tripod and you looked down on the camera to view and photographed your subject. This meant that the camera was usually placed lower than the subjects eyes and from those angles you can produce great photos. Take a look at some fashion catalogs, such as Victoria's Secret and notice what camera angles are used.
What camera you buy is up to you, but I would suggest one that lets the viewing screen swing out and rotate. I use Nikon's Live View for most model work and if I can't use it outdoors I switch to a right angle view finder. This allows me to easily shot from the same angles as my big camera.
The kit lens that comes with the camera will work just fine.

snappyandfun Loc: port coquitlam bc

Thank you everybody. :thumbup: :)

snappyandfun Loc: port coquitlam bc

Beautiful photos of the Ladies Models :lol: :lol: :lol: :thumbup:

Lextar Loc: Melbourne Aust.

Snappy, ... you're getting so many conflicting replies here, that you must be just as confussed as before.

Why don't you just shoot with what you've already got, and buy what you think you'd like as you go along?

Post some pictures of your shoot.

snappyandfun Loc: port coquitlam bc

Yes i 'm using what i have this Saturday Oct /5/13. But i have out used this beginner camera and lens . I'M up grading my camera and lens ,some day .

Los-Angeles-Shooter Loc: Los Angeles

The colleague offers a significant point in that the camera position should be at around hip level for fashion photography where the model is standing. Higher or lower tends to distort the image and make it unattractive. Fold out viewfinders are a fabulous development and it is disappointing that many of the high-end DSLR camera lack this feature. A convenient feature I've seen in some studios is that the model area is a raised up platform area so that the photographer can shoot with camera to eyeball and not have to wear out his legs kneeling or squatting.

snappyandfun Loc: port coquitlam bc

:thumbup: thanks

snappyandfun Loc: port coquitlam bc

Here is a photo where i shot at the hip area ,was very happy with this full body portrait.

snappyandfun Loc: port coquitlam bc

On Christmas morning i"ll be un boxing my new Camera the 6d and the 85 1.8 mm lens for my modeling shots. :lol: :lol: :lol: :thumbup:

snappyandfun Loc: port coquitlam bc

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: beautiful work ,looks like i'll invest with this lens ,awesome photos and use my 85 1.8 mm also thanks

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Snappy, glad it's all worked out for you!!
You've got some excellent equipment.
One of the things I find VERY interesting about an old post like this is to read it thinking its new and what I will say, only to find out that it's a few years old and already said something. The interesting part is seeing what I said a few years ago and whether I would say the same thing or something different today.
Good luck with your portraits. Looks to me like your model should wear a bib when she bites!! :lol:
SS

snappyandfun Loc: port coquitlam bc

I a Leica X1 for this shot 24mm set lens eh :) she can bite mt neck anytime :evil: