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Jun 16, 2012 11:07:56   #
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Why shoot in manual mode?
I shoot in manual mode in repeated situations. The basketball layup looks overexposed? I can tick the aperture down a notch and wait for the players to bring the ball down again. I don't just have to say, "Darn this gym! The lighting sucks."
I do think a lot of people shoot manual for the snob appeal, just like the photogs who swear the D800 is SOOO much better than the D700.
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Jun 5, 2012 09:28:45   #
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Family Reuinion Photos
Digital Photography School had an excellent article with 21 poses for group shots recently. I just Googled "21 poses" and it went right to them. The poses were sketches but had a nice relaxed look to them with some interesting combination of faces and camera angles. If you have a dedicated area with your camera on a tripod, you will allow people to come over in their self-chosen groups which will make them happier than if you start snatching people away from their hot dogs and baked beans.
rrg6481 wrote:
Hello fellow shooters,
I have a family reunion coming up (not mine) to shoot. I am in need of any suggestions about how to arrange members of each family, combinations of poses, etc. or any other suggestion you may have that would be helpful for a successful shoot. 5 families, mostly adults some younger and older kids. Grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles cousins etc. I have done some weddings, engagements, group of employee shoots, one other family reunion. I normally scout a location and set up photo spots by number in my head but that is for a couple for engagement pics, or after a wedding, or senior shoot. I will not have an opportunity to scout this location. Its at a mountain log type home converted to sleep up to 15 people or so. Shoot will be in the morn around 8:00 to 10:00. Seeking professional help only please...pros who have been faced with this dilemma...or similar. I am only kinda freaking out because I work for one of the leaders of the family group. Any help, images you would like to share to give me suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Hoping for a partly cloudy/cloudy day. Lighting...should I bring my strobes etc. My gear is Nikon d300, d200, lens 17-55 Nikon 2.8, nikon 35mm 1.8, Sigma 18-200 3.5-6.5, Tokina 11-16 2.8, 1- Nikon fisheye 10.5mm 2.8....all DX lenses except the Sigma. 1-sb800 flash 3 125 watt and 1-250 watt strobes w 1- soft box and 3 umbrellas. Thanks in advance....
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Jun 1, 2012 09:41:58   #
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fizzog
Why not present her with a photo book as well? They are easy to do, and you could limit the focus in some way -- perhaps a lot of shots of your side of the family. A few words of explanation on the photos will give generations to come an insider's look at a wonderful family celebration. Or put a little more work into it and get Quotes from some of the people in the photos: their memories of her as a little girl, what they thought seeing her walk down the aisle.
This becomes a wonderful memento that doesn't need a computer or software or anything but eyes to run it.
fizzog wrote:
Hi all..Just completed a shoot of my grand daughters wedding(as well as the pro hired to do a proper job).The setting was beautiful here in Wales but I would like to present her with my version and wondered if anyone knows of a free or reasonable software to put together a slide show. As I am pretty useless with the computer I do not want anything too complex.I am sure I will be deluged with help for which I will be eternally greatful...Colin
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Apr 27, 2012 13:41:42   #
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Need ISO help
Why is it this phrase "I've found that, shooting Raw (not in the Raw), I usually over expose" ... makes me laugh out loud? Must be Friday!
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Apr 27, 2012 08:59:57   #
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Need ISO help
I understand the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, but I don't understand exactly HOW ISO works on a digital camera. With film it had to be some difference in chemicals to make the film react faster but more crudely as the ISO numbers went up (hence the "noise" increased). What makes the digital camera react faster when ISO is turned up?
And, I would rather no one use the term "algorithm," as that is what tripped me up in Algebra 2.
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Apr 25, 2012 08:54:04   #
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Lens rental feedback
LensGiant.com was terrific. I have rented 3 times. Great gear, well packed. The damage waiver for $7 or $8 was extra bucks but kept me from worrying about accidental damage. I don't know about the prices. The shipping seemed really excessive until I realized that they were paying both ways and all I had to do was repack and stick on the prepaid postage sticker and take to a FedEx dealer. It might cost a little more but is so convenient. This will be how I test out lenses before I buy them in the future.
PhotoDiva wrote:
I'm thinking about renting a lens for my vacation. I have found a few web based businesses that offer this service. It sounds like a simple process and the rates are reasonable to me. If you rented any camera equipment online, please share with me how it went.
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Apr 21, 2012 15:22:03   #
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Photo editing software / programs
I agree that Picmonkey is pretty amazing.
As a teacher, I am blown away by what Picmonkey can do. Next semester, I am going to start my students on Picmonkey and then move to PS Elements. I can used Picmonkey to teach the terms and some easy editing and then move on to Elements, which my students find frustrating in the short term. I have to make sure they get the hang of it before they give up in frustration. It usually takes about 4 assignments before they feel comfortable using Elements.
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alienmurphy wrote:
leatherhelmets wrote:
I just want to know if I can do most of what a normal amateur would want to do with Elements. I don't think I need th $700 (CS5) package and I think Elements is more of a photo editor than Lightroom.....am I correct?


Forget all the above. For a beginner try out http://www.picmonkey.com
A number of the UHH members are using it and giving it favorable reviews and it is supposed to be easy to figure out. Best yet, it is free!! It is online only, so you can use it from any computer with Internet service.
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Apr 18, 2012 13:38:17   #
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cultural differences, what a challenge
These are the words that one responder called us through a series of posts:
uneducated
backwoods
total lack of respect
stupid
fear-ridden
ridiculous
asinine
backward thinking
narrow minded
judgemental

We Americans value and treasure our opinions. We don't mind the rough-and-tumble of a good argument, but when just written in a post, those words seem pretty offensive. Maybe we should all dial back our adjectives.
Going back to the original posting, I don't like to be told where and when and of whom I can shoot photos when I am at a public event. I understand that it is on private property, so I would follow the rules.
I have all kinds of concerns about people who want to cover up women. Are they protecting the females from our evil eyes, or are they restricting their freedom? I know what I think, but I had my son circumcised years ago without thinking, so I am a little blind to logic when it comes to cultural issues.
And if I am bothered by the headscarfs of the softball players, why did it not bother me to grow up around Holderman Mennonites who wore their hair covered by a small bonnet?
The truth is that I don't consider the American culture to be a particularly poisonous culture, and I don't think that my snapping someone's photo means that I am going to use it for nefarious purposes.
It's so confusing.
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Apr 18, 2012 12:03:19   #
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cultural differences, what a challenge
I guess it's good to be vigilant, but isn't it a sign of our digitized culture that we no longer can walk up to someone and ask a few Questions before we get the police involved? We take offense so easily when it would have been not much of a hassle to walk up to the gentleman and say, "What a cute kid. I like to take pictures, too. What are you shooting?" and establish that he has a relation with the kid.
No, we have to dial the cops and tattle.
Jackinthebox wrote:
Max Kurz wrote:
Yesterday I was at a public park with my grandson,[ where we go every afternoon ] taking pictures of him on the jungle jims, when 2 police cars pulled up and asked to see ID and wanted to know what I was taking pictures of. It seems two woman called them stating an "older" man was photographing children. I had to show my pictures,[ which were all of my grandson ] to them before they were happy.
I don't know if I should be glad about the response or mad about the intrusion, What do you think ??
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With all respect and since you asked, you should be glad about the intrusion. Protection of children should have first consideration and the two women did the right thing by calling the police. I hope the police were courteous as I am sure you were when you showed them that you are one of the good guys. Is that not what we have police for?
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Apr 13, 2012 08:57:07   #
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Meet other UHH members
Abilene is a great place to tour with the Presidential library, and I have a large front porch. Just leave your gear on the swing if you decide to go touring. I'll watch it.
jerryc41 wrote:
Turbo wrote:
Not sure if this the proper place for that topic but here it is:

Have any of you actually met other UHH members in person that you befriended on here ?

I have several buddies here ( who, unfortunately, live far away) who could be great friends if they lived nearby.

We could all meet in Kansas.
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Apr 11, 2012 11:53:59   #
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Upgrading from Nikon D50
I don't worry about percentages because I think the camera companies write a lot of the reviews. I just look for key words that trigger concern, and back focus got me worried. I would set a lot more store by what the Hoggers say than what they say on the Amazon reviews.
Kestrel1029 wrote:
Mac wrote:
photeach wrote:
Could be. I'm such a nervous nelly and always force myself to read the 1-star ratings on Amazon to see the very worst things people say.


I do that too. I want to know what problems people have with whatever I'm looking at. But if the positive reviews outnumber the negative, that gives a pretty good indication that it is a good buy.


I dothe same thing. Do you have a cut-off or a percentage that makes you say yes or no to a piece of equipment?
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Apr 10, 2012 21:50:07   #
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Lou at St. Jude CRH
I agree about getting the posts out of the foreground. Also, the horizontal nature does nothing for the photo. Go vertical and cut off the sides of the building! Getting closer to the ground and shooting up at the dome and arches would make the building a bit more majestic. Of course, lying on the ground in front of the building might get you some attention you would rather not have, but better to shoot first and explain later.
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Apr 10, 2012 21:49:20   #
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Lou at St. Jude CRH
I agree about getting the posts out of the foreground. Also, the horizontal nature does nothing for the photo. Go vertical and cut off the sides of the building! Getting closer to the ground and shooting up at the dome and arches would make the building a bit more majestic. Of course, lying on the ground in front of the building might get you some attention you would rather not have, but better to shoot first and explain later.
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Apr 10, 2012 21:12:37   #
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Upgrading from Nikon D50
Could be. I'm such a nervous nelly and always force myself to read the 1-star ratings on Amazon to see the very worst things people say.
Mac wrote:
photeach wrote:
No issues with soft focus? The few negative reviews I have read wondered if the D7000 focused a little behind where it should be focusing. Take your time answering, as I have a few more months to save up for what looks like a real gem.
Mac wrote:
San wrote:
Hi everybody,
Wondering if anybody has any advice on what camera would be professional enough to use to do portriats, weddings, senior pictures basically that type of photography for sale. I have the Nikon D50 and absolutly love it, but it only has 6.1 pixels. Have been researching nikons and looking at the D5100 not sure if this would be a good upgrade, but like the price. I also would like something compatable with my D50 equipment, I have for my D50 that I would like to continue to use is, for lighting-Speedlights(1)SB800,(2)SB600's.(3) lens-Nikon DX AF-SNikkor 18-55, Nikon DX VR AF-S55-200mm, and a Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm. I also use Camera Control Pro 2 software.
Hi everybody, br Wondering if anybody has any advi... (show quote)


I love my D7000.
quote=San Hi everybody, br Wondering if anybody h... (show quote)
No issues with soft focus? The few negative revie... (show quote)


No soft focus for me. Maybe that was a lens problem.
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Apr 10, 2012 21:01:07   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Upgrading from Nikon D50
No issues with soft focus? The few negative reviews I have read wondered if the D7000 focused a little behind where it should be focusing. Take your time answering, as I have a few more months to save up for what looks like a real gem.
Mac wrote:
San wrote:
Hi everybody,
Wondering if anybody has any advice on what camera would be professional enough to use to do portriats, weddings, senior pictures basically that type of photography for sale. I have the Nikon D50 and absolutly love it, but it only has 6.1 pixels. Have been researching nikons and looking at the D5100 not sure if this would be a good upgrade, but like the price. I also would like something compatable with my D50 equipment, I have for my D50 that I would like to continue to use is, for lighting-Speedlights(1)SB800,(2)SB600's.(3) lens-Nikon DX AF-SNikkor 18-55, Nikon DX VR AF-S55-200mm, and a Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm. I also use Camera Control Pro 2 software.
Hi everybody, br Wondering if anybody has any advi... (show quote)


I love my D7000.
quote=San Hi everybody, br Wondering if anybody h... (show quote)
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