Senior picture tips?

[tedBalog]

A friend has recently asked me if I would shoot their senior pictures. I've never done a formal shoot, so I told them - I'd attempt to, outdoor only. I need some tips. I have the lenses in my sig and may be getting a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 here soon. Should I get a flash for fill?

[Chris71]

Yes, fill flash outdoors will help a bunch.

[klynam]

and your 50mm/f1.8 is a great portrait lens

[rooeey]

The 501.8 would go ok on a crop....Head for open shade and if you have a tripod that would be great...If you set your camera for AV with flash on it will basically act as fill flash....

[evorgsumaf]

How about these links to Digital Photography School DPS. They have just posted some really great tips.
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/portrait-photographys-power-posing-part-i-the-components/

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/portrait-photography-tips/

and

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/posing-tips-for-portraits-shoulders/

Hope this helps.

[tedBalog]

How about these links to Digital Photography School DPS. They have just posted some really great tips.
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/portrait-photographys-power-posing-part-i-the-components/

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/portrait-photography-tips/

and

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/posing-tips-for-portraits-shoulders/

Hope this helps.

EXTREMELY helpful! THANKS!!

[evorgsumaf]

No worries, glad I could help. Let us know how it turns out. Post some pics if you think of it.

[fubarhouse]

Not sure if the links said anything about this but;
Work in either bright light or shade whenever possible, avoid mixing the two - especially if it's you're first time paid with this kind of shoot.