where to place my subject (Page 3): You have plenty of space at the location, so a 70-200 2.8 would work and give you plenty of isolation at 2.8. If the day looks like it does in the...

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

MegTee wrote:

thank you for your input, find responses to the questions asked below;

*canon T5 EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens Kit is what i used for the shot. will be renting a more appropriate lens for the shoot. any suggestions?
*reflectors, flash, trigger will be rented. suggestions also welcomed
*tripod i have
* 2 outfit changes
*mix of all 3 type of shots
*i reckon i can do the shoot in 2hrs or less. i work fast especially if i plan ahead and know what i need

You have plenty of space at the location, so a 70-200 2.8 would work and give you plenty of isolation at 2.8. If the day looks like it does in the photo, you may be able to get away with a reflector though having the ability to go to an off camera flash would be nice, if you have the time to learn how to use it.

CO

MegTee wrote:

oh thank you CO! love the ideas and will try them. what can i do to get rid of the shadows from the roof bars? will an off camera flash work or a continuous light source?

One way to avoid the shadows is to shoot when the sun is lower in the sky. The shadows would be projected more sideways than down. Another way is to shoot when a cloud is in front of the sun. The clouds will act as a giant softbox and make the light more diffuse. There might still be shadows but they should be softer.

Off camera flash is great but you would have to be really close and have a powerful flash burst to brighten those shadows.

CO

MegTee wrote:

thank you for your input, find responses to the questions asked below;

*canon T5 EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens Kit is what i used for the shot. will be renting a more appropriate lens for the shoot. any suggestions?
*reflectors, flash, trigger will be rented. suggestions also welcomed
*tripod i have
* 2 outfit changes
*mix of all 3 type of shots
*i reckon i can do the shoot in 2hrs or less. i work fast especially if i plan ahead and know what i need

If you use direct flash, you may want to set in some negative flash compensation to get fill flash without the harsh light. I often dial in around -2 flash compensation to get fill light that still looks natural.

It sounds like you're an experienced photographer, so you probably know these things already.

Definitely use that reflector. It can give you fill light even when the sky is overcast. You can even fire the flash into the reflector and bounce the light out to your client.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

CO wrote:

If you use direct flash, you may want to set in some negative flash compensation to get fill flash without the harsh light. I often dial in around -2 flash compensation to get fill light that still looks natural.

It sounds like you're an experienced photographer, so you probably know these things already.

Definitely use that reflector. It can give you fill light even when the sky is overcast. You can even fire the flash into the reflector and bounce the light out to your client.

You do not need to over spend.

By the way, if you think you might want to ultimately buy rather than rent a 70-200 2.8 (a lens every portrait photographer eventually must have) look at B&H or Adorama. You can buy and return within a month if not satisfied.