Engagement photo shoot
Sep 12, 2014 10:08:49 #
I offered to do my Niece's Engagement photos at the Beach for free as I am still a rookie and don't consider myself professional yet. Does anyone out there in the UHH world have any words of wisdom? I have read tons of links but, I always love to hear what others have to say from experience when doing engagement shoots. I use a Canon 6D and have two lenses for now. EF 24-105mm 1:4 L IS USM and the EF 50mm 1:14. I do own the Canon Speedlite 430X II as well. I hesitated attaching a picture that I took of my son and his girlfriend earlier this spring as it probably doesn't be long here on this page but wanted to share anyway. I look forward to any suggestions or advise any of you may have.
Sep 12, 2014 10:25:07 #
The main thing is to talk with your niece and her fiancé to see what shots they want. Make a list and make sure that you get them. Keep things simple. Don't do a lot of experimenting until you are sure that you have the shots that you need. Try to go to the spot where the party is going to be and look for good backgrounds and potential problems.
Bring extra batteries and cards. Remember that salt water and sand will kill a camera, so be careful. If you have a second camera, even a P&S, bring it as a back-up.
Remind them that you are not a pro. You'll do your best, but they should not expect pro results. Also, you are a guest, so have some fun while you are there.
Good luck!
Bring extra batteries and cards. Remember that salt water and sand will kill a camera, so be careful. If you have a second camera, even a P&S, bring it as a back-up.
Remind them that you are not a pro. You'll do your best, but they should not expect pro results. Also, you are a guest, so have some fun while you are there.
Good luck!
Sep 12, 2014 10:31:57 #
Agree with the prior responder. Make sure they understand you aren't a pro, and some photos may not be perfect, such as the one posted with lens flare. I don't mean to be overly critical of the example, but it illustrates the point. When they ask about their wedding, don't walk, run!!!
MarkD wrote:
The main thing is to talk with your niece and her ... (show quote)
Sep 12, 2014 10:48:58 #
A google search on "how to photograph engagements" yielded over 3 million hits.
Here is one link that looked interesting:
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/engagement-photography-tips-and-techniques/
Here is one link that looked interesting:
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/engagement-photography-tips-and-techniques/
Sep 12, 2014 12:42:43 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
First, relax, there is little risk in this for them. If they don't like the pictures, they still got to spend an afternoon at the beach with their favorite aunt. :-) They can always do another shoot with you or someone else if they want, this isn't the "one-shot" wedding shoot.
To get pictures they will like will come down to two things: showing their connection and light. Once you figure out the time of day you will be shooting, try to go to the beach at that time in the week or so before the shoot to get a sense of what the light is like. Look for spots where you will pose them, and think of what their and your orientation will be. Light and shadows can be your friend or your enemy. :-)
Don't try to do too much, and have fun.
To get pictures they will like will come down to two things: showing their connection and light. Once you figure out the time of day you will be shooting, try to go to the beach at that time in the week or so before the shoot to get a sense of what the light is like. Look for spots where you will pose them, and think of what their and your orientation will be. Light and shadows can be your friend or your enemy. :-)
Don't try to do too much, and have fun.
Sep 13, 2014 06:23:30 #
I did some high school senior photos for a friend of a friend last year and I made it very clear that I was not a professional, just a guy with a camera. Did 3 sessions and her prom night. Then gave them all the files. My rules were the young lady gets to look at the shots on the camera before I leave them that day to look for any wardrobe malfunctions (there never were any problems and I didn't expect there to be) and those are immediately deleted any goofy expressions on her part are just too bad and they are part of the mix.
Sep 14, 2014 22:20:12 #
Sep 14, 2014 22:23:31 #
Thank you so much for tips. I took the Engagement photos today. Shot all day from 10AM to 5PM. All in all I think they came out pretty good for a rookie. Hope to post a few later.
Sep 14, 2014 22:26:45 #
[quote=Moles]Agree with the prior responder. Make sure they understand you aren't a pro, and some photos may not be perfect, such as the one posted with lens flare. I don't mean to be overly critical of the example, but it illustrates the point. When they ask about their wedding, don't walk, run!!![I agree no wedding for this girl! I made that perfectly clear. ]
Sep 14, 2014 22:28:06 #
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