Posts for: CKBailey
Mar 28, 2017 19:29:29 #
I have "NIKON D750, The Expanded Guide" by Jon Sparks. It has been a helpful addition to the User's Manual. I don't remember it costing over $25.00. I haven't looked at any others to compare.
Oct 18, 2016 17:47:58 #
I have never posted a photo within a discussion (so hopefully this will go to the right group and discussion), but so many of you offered such great suggestions that I thought some CC after the fact would be helpful. 50mm f 9 ISO 200 shutter 125
Ok. Well I had my photo shoot with the extended family and I learned A LOT. First off DON'T let them talk you into shooting at 3:00 pm even if they have dinner plans, especially if the men are wearing sweaters and it's an unseasonably warm 80 degree afternoon :) After that it was my hope to start with the 50mm for experience and then move to the 24-120 because I was more familiar with it, and hopefully do some couple pics with my 85mm. Well I could sense that the guys were done after 20 minutes (the girls would have kept going) so I never got past the 50mm. WOW ! I have a new respect for those of you who are professional family photographers. Not only do you have to be able to know your equipment and adjust on the fly, you have to be a psychologist and comfortable delegating. It was fun and they were actually very patient, but I would love another chance. As I said CC is welcomed. I'm pretty tough :)
Ok. Well I had my photo shoot with the extended family and I learned A LOT. First off DON'T let them talk you into shooting at 3:00 pm even if they have dinner plans, especially if the men are wearing sweaters and it's an unseasonably warm 80 degree afternoon :) After that it was my hope to start with the 50mm for experience and then move to the 24-120 because I was more familiar with it, and hopefully do some couple pics with my 85mm. Well I could sense that the guys were done after 20 minutes (the girls would have kept going) so I never got past the 50mm. WOW ! I have a new respect for those of you who are professional family photographers. Not only do you have to be able to know your equipment and adjust on the fly, you have to be a psychologist and comfortable delegating. It was fun and they were actually very patient, but I would love another chance. As I said CC is welcomed. I'm pretty tough :)
Oct 15, 2016 21:11:36 #
Robert R wrote:
Using fill in flash?
I only have one speedlight and a diffuser that is about 12 inches (looks like a small soft box). I don't know how much good that will do but I agree with fill flash. I am really needing some training with off camera flash....I find it very intimidating, but it definitely makes a difference.
Oct 15, 2016 21:07:48 #
burkphoto wrote:
Any lens shorter than the diagonal of the sensor (43mm) will distort, making people on the sides of the composition look wider than they really are. Your 50mm is probably the best choice, although the zoom would work at 50mm or longer, and so would the 85.
If I were you, I would mount the nifty 50!
If I were you, I would mount the nifty 50!
I'll add my tripod to my list of what to bring. Thanks
Oct 15, 2016 21:05:23 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Cindy, I will have my coffee to your decision. Cheers. Let's drink to a very outstanding shoot. Hope the weather gods are looking after you.Stan
Thank you and I LOVE a good cup of coffee
Oct 15, 2016 21:04:21 #
Lucius wrote:
How many people in the group? This will determine how wide of an angle lens you need. Also, you should detemine the deph of field you want. Have green or fall colors out of focus would be great. This would great at 1.8, 4 might do it
There will be 7 adults and 2 of the adults will be holding children.
Oct 15, 2016 21:00:30 #
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
With a group of people I would add a suggestion that you shoot a burst of 3-4 shots each time you take a photo. Assuming you are not using flash with the shoot. The burst improves your chance of not getting someone with their eyes closed or looking off somewhere. Just my suggestion.
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Harrisburg, NC
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Harrisburg, NC
Yes, thank you. I will make sure that I shoot bursts. I just wrote that down on my "don't forget list"
Oct 15, 2016 10:05:36 #
Thank you Thank you.
I appreciate the good suggestions and advice. I learn so much from this group. The experience available to a new hobbiest is wonderful. First I have learned that the more you know, the less you know. As for my shoot, I will take all of my lenses tomorrow and my one speedlight and diffuser and with any luck I will have the opportunity to use them all. I have the most experience with the 24-120, but I really hope to gain skill with the 2 primes. I love the look when I do it right. The group is family and the adults will be patient, the toddler and baby, well who knows :). Today I will continue to annoy my husband by taking his pictures. He really wishes that I would find a new model :)
Thanks again,
Cindy
I appreciate the good suggestions and advice. I learn so much from this group. The experience available to a new hobbiest is wonderful. First I have learned that the more you know, the less you know. As for my shoot, I will take all of my lenses tomorrow and my one speedlight and diffuser and with any luck I will have the opportunity to use them all. I have the most experience with the 24-120, but I really hope to gain skill with the 2 primes. I love the look when I do it right. The group is family and the adults will be patient, the toddler and baby, well who knows :). Today I will continue to annoy my husband by taking his pictures. He really wishes that I would find a new model :)
Thanks again,
Cindy
Oct 14, 2016 21:39:31 #
I am seeking advice and wisdom on a lens choice :) I have been asked to take a family photo. The group is 7 adults and 2 small children. The shoot will be outside so there is plenty of room to move around. I will be using a full frame camera and I have a f1.8 50mm, f1.8 85mm, and my kit lens f4 24-120mm, OR I could rent a lens. Any thoughts on this?
Thank you
Thank you
May 16, 2016 11:43:31 #
May 14, 2016 14:56:42 #
Robeng wrote:
Hi Cindy,
If you are serious about portraits I would get the Nikon 135mm DC lens. Nothing even comes close. Not cheap though.
If you are serious about portraits I would get the Nikon 135mm DC lens. Nothing even comes close. Not cheap though.
Ok, you got me curious and I looked it up, and you are correct it, it isn't cheap :) However, a professional or someone whose skill level is beyond mine could probably justify it. For me, though I am an eager learner, but I still have quite a road ahead of me.
May 13, 2016 21:58:09 #
This is one of the reasons that I appreciate this forum. The wealth of information that so may are willing to share is so impressive.
Thanks again,
Cindy
Thanks again,
Cindy
May 13, 2016 21:55:10 #
I never thought of that. Good information to share.
Thanks,
Cindy
Thanks,
Cindy
May 13, 2016 08:06:55 #
Hmmm, good to know thanks
May 12, 2016 19:59:30 #
I think you both have helped me. I can certainly use the monetary savings in other ways :)
Cindy
Cindy