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May 1, 2012 22:06:19 #
Paul7541
Loc: Ohio
I'm paul,senior citizen,trying to take better pictures for our club members. we have 6 new officers and I want to take pictures of each new officer for framing and placing on the wall for display. Should I use a telephoto lends or just set the camera on auto and hope for the best.
May 2, 2012 07:04:19 #
Welcome Paul!!!! I am not qulified to answer your ?? but hang in here someone will see and be more helpful..
May 2, 2012 07:27:41 #
Paul7541
Loc: Ohio
Thanks Bunny,
A local tech. school is starting a class on photo shop. I'll take the class and see if they teach an old dog some new tricks.
A local tech. school is starting a class on photo shop. I'll take the class and see if they teach an old dog some new tricks.
May 2, 2012 07:37:06 #
May 2, 2012 07:47:27 #
Paul7541 wrote:
Thanks Bunny,
A local tech. school is starting a class on photo shop. I'll take the class and see if they teach an old dog some new tricks.
A local tech. school is starting a class on photo shop. I'll take the class and see if they teach an old dog some new tricks.
Classes will be fun!!!! I have taken a few at the tech school here and met many friends and am learning!!! Also learned right here by asking and doing alot of reading and viewing!
May 2, 2012 08:19:55 #
Paul7541 wrote:
I'm paul,senior citizen,trying to take better pictures for our club members. we have 6 new officers and I want to take pictures of each new officer for framing and placing on the wall for display. Should I use a telephoto lends or just set the camera on auto and hope for the best.
Short telephoto works great for head shots. A lot depends on what camera you are using and the location where you are going to take the pics!
May 2, 2012 09:33:31 #
Use lighting that will not cause shadows on your portraits.
Your camera flash is harsh on most portraits so try to use natural light to augment or the flash to fill in spots.
Sarge
Your camera flash is harsh on most portraits so try to use natural light to augment or the flash to fill in spots.
Sarge
May 2, 2012 10:04:10 #
Welcome to the forum, Paul. The lens you use should be which ever lens gives you the frame you're looking for, whether it be telephoto or fixed.
As for 'auto mode' - it's a good place to start. I would suggest recruiting a willing victim and set up your usual photographing environment and take a bunch of test shots, adjusting settings until you get what you're looking for. Remember those settings and use them for each new officer.
Building on what Sarge said, outside on a cloudy (but not rainy) day provides a good source of natural light.
As for 'auto mode' - it's a good place to start. I would suggest recruiting a willing victim and set up your usual photographing environment and take a bunch of test shots, adjusting settings until you get what you're looking for. Remember those settings and use them for each new officer.
Building on what Sarge said, outside on a cloudy (but not rainy) day provides a good source of natural light.
May 2, 2012 12:00:57 #
bigbellybob
Loc: Tennessee
Welcome and just know if they let me on here you'll do great!
They're a great bunch here so come on in and get your feet wet.
No one was born with a camera around their neck!
Robert
bigbllybob
They're a great bunch here so come on in and get your feet wet.
No one was born with a camera around their neck!
Robert
bigbllybob
May 2, 2012 18:54:22 #
May 2, 2012 19:23:47 #
Hello & Welcome.
Why am I always right behind pjreed? I gotta get faster internet, or something.
Why am I always right behind pjreed? I gotta get faster internet, or something.
May 3, 2012 01:43:03 #
JAW
Loc: LA
Hi Paul,
Welcome to the forum.
I'm a new member here also and thought I'd say a few word.
My first suggestion is to use the same backdrop for all six officers - being outside in the same daylight area or inside using a common background, possibly white, off white, or possibly a light cloth with a pattern. If inside, your lighting should be checked so you don't have harsh lighting on the subjects - you want your shots to look natural. I'd set up a chair in the area of your choice and practice photographing something sitting in the chair - maybe a stuffed animal. Use the camera on a tripod, and use the timer that may be built into your camera (internal timer). That way, you can be sure there is no movement (blur). If not, some photographers have a mechanical device that is capable of being attached to a camera so there is no possibility of movement (blur). I don't have one myself, but I understand it can be most helpful when taking these shots. Also try different setting on manual mode (take notes) and see what the results give you. I don't know how much time you have to accomplish this project but I'd practice a lot before I made the final step of photographing the six officers. Hopefully this makes sense and cam be helpful in your quest.
AgainÂ….welcome!
Welcome to the forum.
I'm a new member here also and thought I'd say a few word.
My first suggestion is to use the same backdrop for all six officers - being outside in the same daylight area or inside using a common background, possibly white, off white, or possibly a light cloth with a pattern. If inside, your lighting should be checked so you don't have harsh lighting on the subjects - you want your shots to look natural. I'd set up a chair in the area of your choice and practice photographing something sitting in the chair - maybe a stuffed animal. Use the camera on a tripod, and use the timer that may be built into your camera (internal timer). That way, you can be sure there is no movement (blur). If not, some photographers have a mechanical device that is capable of being attached to a camera so there is no possibility of movement (blur). I don't have one myself, but I understand it can be most helpful when taking these shots. Also try different setting on manual mode (take notes) and see what the results give you. I don't know how much time you have to accomplish this project but I'd practice a lot before I made the final step of photographing the six officers. Hopefully this makes sense and cam be helpful in your quest.
AgainÂ….welcome!
May 3, 2012 16:22:44 #
Bartulius wrote:
Hello & Welcome.
Why am I always right behind pjreed? I gotta get faster internet, or something.
Why am I always right behind pjreed? I gotta get faster internet, or something.
I am always behind Bunny-Jean :)
May 3, 2012 17:44:07 #
Paul7541 wrote:
I'm paul,senior citizen,trying to take better pictures for our club members. we have 6 new officers and I want to take pictures of each new officer for framing and placing on the wall for display. Should I use a telephoto lends or just set the camera on auto and hope for the best.
What camera will you be using to shoot the portraits? And what lenses do you have? Usually something around 50 to 85mm is good for portrait work but I have heard of people using a 100mm macro to do the job. I haven't tested that application as yet. Lighting is going to be very important as well. What is your setting? Inside or out and is your flash on the camera or a strobe type light?
May 3, 2012 20:21:53 #
Paul7541
Loc: Ohio
Canon T-3 With 18-55 lens. I also have a IS 55-250 lens.
The photo setting will be indoors with over head lighting.
I don't think lighting will be a issue as much as proper exposier.Back ground will be medium to dark gray wall.I will play with different settings.
Thanks to all.
The photo setting will be indoors with over head lighting.
I don't think lighting will be a issue as much as proper exposier.Back ground will be medium to dark gray wall.I will play with different settings.
Thanks to all.
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