EEK!

[ElleKelley]

As I think I've mentioned before, I'm a photography student. Lately, I've had several friends ask me to shoot for them. I would very much like to break into this field but have never shot anyone other than family before. With the last week or two I've been asked to shoot:
senior portraits
modeling portfolio
family holiday portraits
and a shoot of a friends restaurant, just random shots indoors.

i'm a little concerned because I'm not sure I'm ready for this. I just have a film slr and that makes editing a little more difficult. They have just seen some of the stuff I've been shooting and asked me to do it without any solicitation from me. They just like my work.

Any suggestions? I'm aware that the photographer is what makes good pictures not the equipment and thank god! LOL i don't have many toys! I plan to do all the shots outdoors (with the exception of the restaurant, of course)
Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!
Elle

[stathunter]

Congrats on gettin gigs! I would suggest you practice with your equipment ..........then practice again...and again.....
Most of the time our equipment will out perform the photographer.
I never told my clients this but I used a VERY cheap camera for a lot of the work that was purchased from me. No one but me knew what kind of equipment I was using. If you can produce good work......no one will care. It is the way you handle yourself in the process. Have confidence in your skills and yourself.

[ElleKelley]

i practice alot! But will practice more :) Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it very much!

[Mike R]

Pay attention to the outdoor lighting. You get better light early in the morning or in the early evening , Usually before 9am and starting about an hour before sunset.