First 'model' shoot

tobinobin
Posted 19/11/2014 - 22:24 Link
Hey there, I'm looking for advice. So on Friday I've arranged a shoot with a work friend. It's going to be outdoors and in the city, so location/lighting will be important. I've listed my gear below:

Pentax K-30
35mm 2.4
50mm 1.8
18-55mm 4.5-5.6
Helios 58mm 2.0
Tokina 50-200 4.5

Manfrotto 190 XPROB Tripod

Apart from that, I have no other real mentionable gear, including lighting equipment. I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions, most importantly about lighting naturally, and lens usage for portraits (what works best for what kinds of poses/shots). She's photogenic, and really enjoys being photographed (confident)! I was thinking of some glamour-esque photos, perhaps utilising heavy shadows/cigarette smoke, and trying to use Christmas lights in town for stylistic bokeh. Any advice will be very welcome!

Thanks.
iberia
Posted 19/11/2014 - 23:29 Link
I used to take along a handheld light meter, a f2.8 (fixed) zoom and shoot in manual.
A 5-in-1 collapsible reflector disc and an assistant helps.
I don't think you'll need a tripod...

R
stub
Posted 20/11/2014 - 12:45 Link
An off camera flashgun would be your best friend in this type of situation. Have your poses and locations pre planned out.
K-1Gripped K-1 ungripped K-5ii K7 Various lenses

Stuart..
tobinobin
Posted 24/11/2014 - 16:00 Link
Hey guys, I completed the shoot, and it was a very interesting experience! Here's the results: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/tobinobin/sets/72157649021919997/

Problems that I encountered: I used my 50mm 1.8 and 35mm 2.4 wide open which meant not everything was perfectly in focus. Low light was also an issue, as I wanted to get pics with bokeh, but had to amp up my ISO to 1600 to do so. I would love some critique of the shoot, as it's my first and I haven't got much of an idea. Thanks,

Tobie

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