Need some help with head shots

13 years 5 months ago #6819 by Fran T
I've been asked to take a couple head shots of a good friend of mine. She needs the photos by Friday and I have a 50mm, 18-200mm and a 105mm lenses. I don't own a external flash or any fancy lighting equipment. I would like to help my friend out and take a great photo. I could really use some help here. With that equipment and lack of professional lighting. What tips can you suggest? Thank you

Fran


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13 years 5 months ago #6820 by ozman1865
Hello Fran,

I have been doing alot of research for Portriat shoots you mentioned your lenses. but you didn't say the f stop of each lenses. if you are shooting without external lights or flash you need to use the lenses with the lowest number f-stop. Your task is going to be all a lighting issue as to how much light you can get to the sensor. I favor shooting with no flash at the present time as I can't afford a good attachable flash. I am not a professional photographer but I sure would like to become one. For me I watch the shadows and make sure I dont shoot in direct light if you can do the shoot on an overcast day with a soft light early morn or early eve you will have the best luck. I would say your 50mm will prob be the lowest f-stop in your lenses but I love shooting with my 28-135mm with a 5.6 f-stop for most of my shots because it is easier to move the lenses than to move my body.... you will have to make sure if you use the 50mm that you move close to the shot which can be a bit uncomfortable for the subject. hope this helps a bit. good luck with the shots look forward to seeing the results

Jeff


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13 years 5 months ago #6858 by KZAM
Great post Jeff!

I don't need no stink'in Signature! ha ha ha
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