mermaid-large tank photography-lens help: I am going to a shoot with a huge industrial water tank with three models, mermaid shots,different costumes who will be in the tank at...

Linda Ewing Loc: Lincolnshire,UK

I am going to a shoot with a huge industrial water tank with three models, mermaid shots,different costumes who will be in the tank at different times, posing for us etc. One city gent with a newspaper and pin stripe suit.

I have never done this type of photography before and was wondering if any hogs have any advice on what type of lens to use. I have a Nikon D810 and a Nikon D300. Any other advice regarding the shoot would be very welcome too.

My lenses are 150-600, 50mm,F1.4, 70.200 f2.8 24-70 f2.8, wide angel 10-20mm. 105mm.F2.8. I think that covers a lot of them.

Thanks hogs

tsilva Loc: Arizona

you don't state how far away the models will be so it's hard to give you information.

Just guessing that you might be at the tanks edge I would say probably the 24-70 and 10-20 would be your best bets.

If you could give more information might be able to give you a better answer.

Sheila Loc: Arizona or New York

How big is the tank and how far away will the models be? Will you photograph the models one at a time or the entire group at the same time as well? From the information you provided, I would think the 24-70 or maybe the 10-20 but as someone else mentioned it also depends on some other factors.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Bring everything! Just in case you need it.
Pat

Linda Ewing Loc: Lincolnshire,UK

I only know that the tank is huge, I can't imagine being too far away from each model, the tank is made of 2" perspex, we are not allowed to us any flash.

We will have a blacked out gazebo to shoot from which looks like it is directly next to the tank. The lighting is all set up by the team supplying the tank and the models.

Mostly we will be shooting one model, dressed in green and purple as a mermaid on her own.The other is a city business man reading a paper

The other model is dressed in olive green in a Marilyn Monroe style dress.

We will at some stage have two models in the tank.

I have tried to spost a picture of the tank but I am finding it difficult to attach.

Thanks everyone for your help, it is much appreciated.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Linda Ewing wrote:

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That sounds like Wikki Wachie.

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gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

Linda, I am not a Nikon guy, but use there stuff as well as Canon. Perhaps this link may help you get started. Gary http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/h0ndz3t8/how-to-take-great-photos-at-the-aquarium.html

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ralphc4176 Loc: Conyers, GA

I'm not familiar with Nikon; don't know if those are full-frame or crop sensor bodies. If full-frame, you will probably find the 24-70 mm f/2.8 lens to be most helpful. If the mermaids are in the water and you want to see them properly, you will need a circular polarizer and set it properly. If you are using a flash, you will need a LOT of light. Your polarizer positioning may be by trial and error if you are using a flash and have natural sunlight.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Wait, let me get this right. Your are a professional photographer hired to shot model mermaids in a tank and you are asking us how to do it. Am I reading this right? Are you nuts, your a professional hired to do a job and your asking others how to do it. RUN WHILE THERE IS STILL TIME!!!!!!!

gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

She said she has never done this before, perhaps she disclosed this to the client. Give her a break. Gary

billnikon wrote:

Wait, let me get this right. Your are a professional photographer hired to shot model mermaids in a tank and you are asking us how to do it. Am I reading this right? Are you nuts, your a professional hired to do a job and your asking others how to do it. RUN WHILE THERE IS STILL TIME!!!!!!!

Picdude Loc: Ohio

Linda Ewing wrote:

I only know that the tank is huge, I can't imagine... (show quote)

The 24-70 and 10-20 are probably going to be your best bets, but I would take the 50mm along just in case. The main variable you will have to control is Depth of Field. You need to be able to adjust your focal length and DoF so the model is sharp but the foreground indistinct - this is what will make the Perspex 'disappear'.

Linda Ewing Loc: Lincolnshire,UK

I am NOT a professional photographer and do not claim to be, I am an amateur and am paying for the opportunity to do this shoot with other amatuers like myself I was merely saying that I have never done this type of thing before and was asking the advice of, normally, very helpful hogs,

The opportunity came up and I took it, there is no tuition on the day just a profressional set-up with profressional models to help folks like me gain more experience in a different field.

Thank you for your advice.

billnikon wrote:

Wait, let me get this right. Your are a professional photographer hired to shot model mermaids in a tank and you are asking us how to do it. Am I reading this right? Are you nuts, your a professional hired to do a job and your asking others how to do it. RUN WHILE THERE IS STILL TIME!!!!!!!

Linda Ewing Loc: Lincolnshire,UK

[The D810 is FF and the D300 is Dx. we are not allowed to use flash.
quote=ralphc4176]I'm not familiar with Nikon; don't know if those are full-frame or crop sensor bodies. If full-frame, you will probably find the 24-70 mm f/2.8 lens to be most helpful. If the mermaids are in the water and you want to see them properly, you will need a circular polarizer and set it properly. If you are using a flash, you will need a LOT of light. Your polarizer positioning may be by trial and error if you are using a flash and have natural sunlight.[/quote]

Linda Ewing Loc: Lincolnshire,UK

Thank you, I will certainly take all three with me and follow your advice.

Picdude wrote:

The 24-70 and 10-20 are probably going to be your best bets, but I would take the 50mm along just in case. The main variable you will have to control is Depth of Field. You need to be able to adjust your focal length and DoF so the model is sharp but the foreground indistinct - this is what will make the Perspex 'disappear'.

Linda Ewing Loc: Lincolnshire,UK

I was thinking along those lines myself, I am not sure how far from the car park that I will have to carry everything, will certainly have a choice of lenses left in the car if it is not too far.

One cannot buy experience when attempting something new. I am looking forward to it though to gain just that experience.

Jay Pat wrote:

Bring everything! Just in case you need it.
Pat