Christening shoot
Posted 03/07/2009 - 11:07
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I would stick with the 18-55mm and up the ISO on the camera to try and get some nice atmospheric available light shots. For very dark areas, just use the built in flash or your separate flash unit. If the latter, use the diffuser if it has one, but just go for simple straightforward technique.
People will want nice images of themselves, but won't be so bothered about technically perfect ones. Relax and do the best you can, not forgetting that you can enjoy the day as well!
People will want nice images of themselves, but won't be so bothered about technically perfect ones. Relax and do the best you can, not forgetting that you can enjoy the day as well!
Best regards, John
Posted 03/07/2009 - 13:25
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You can use tissue paper and a elastic band to make a difuser for the pop up flash. I would suggest you try it and see the difference and also get an idea of how much it effects the flash power output - you might need to add some flash compensation.
I have a 50mm f1.4 and I take it with me as the focus confirmation will light up in the viewfinder, I use this rather than judging by eye. Try a couple of test shots and see if focus in sharp using this approach. Also remember, using this lens stopped down to F2.8 will give fantastic results and add a little focus error leaway. If this is an M- series lens, then I would suggest leaving it behind unless you are comfortable with stop down meatering.
Also, if lighting is consistent in the church, try shooting on manual to keep things consistent.
Another tric I also use on my K10D when shooting like this is to use the custom white balance setting before startign the shoot (either use a grey card to set, take a shot and go into WB setting and see which setting gives the closest colour to the scene you have in front of you).
Get to the venu early so that you can set these things up before things kick off. Also, as Godfather, you should be in the shots too! And you will be playing a role too. You may want to think about an assistent for these times - you set the camera up, they compose and shoot. Else you wont be in any of the pictures
I have a 50mm f1.4 and I take it with me as the focus confirmation will light up in the viewfinder, I use this rather than judging by eye. Try a couple of test shots and see if focus in sharp using this approach. Also remember, using this lens stopped down to F2.8 will give fantastic results and add a little focus error leaway. If this is an M- series lens, then I would suggest leaving it behind unless you are comfortable with stop down meatering.
Also, if lighting is consistent in the church, try shooting on manual to keep things consistent.
Another tric I also use on my K10D when shooting like this is to use the custom white balance setting before startign the shoot (either use a grey card to set, take a shot and go into WB setting and see which setting gives the closest colour to the scene you have in front of you).
Get to the venu early so that you can set these things up before things kick off. Also, as Godfather, you should be in the shots too! And you will be playing a role too. You may want to think about an assistent for these times - you set the camera up, they compose and shoot. Else you wont be in any of the pictures
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5 posts
17 years
Cardiff,
WALES
Ok Sunday ive been asked to do a christening shoot for a family friend.
This will be the first shoot i have ever done solo, and i am also godfather. So if possible could i have some tips and advice please..
My kit.. K200 with 18-55, Tamron 70-300 and pentax f1.7 50mm
I would love to use the 50mm myself but as its not auto focus and im not 100% comfortable with it yet i think it might not be the best idea. Anyway what do you guys think?
Thanks again