Senior Photos - What Equipment

[rhurley]

I'm interested in trying my hand at senior photos, or at least the style. My question is lighting equipment do you use for outdoor photos. does it take a while to do the session as it seems as every pose you would have to adjust the lighting.

Thanks

Rich

[HappySnapper90]

That's a bit of a loaded question.

What camera equipment do you have and what is your experience with it?

[robsk8ter247]

Your camera and natural light would work well to start! A reflector would be nice too.

[rhurley]

Currently I have a Nikon (dirty word, I know) D300, 50 1.8, 85 1.8, 70-200 2.8, SB-600, SB-800, reflector (silver/gold) and umbrella's.

thanks

[berrylish]

Your camera and natural light would work well to start! A reflector would be nice too.
I agree, that's all ya need!

[robsk8ter247]

You have plenty! I thought you would know that by now w/all the equipment you own. Lucky man!

[rhurley]

I guess that maybe instead of what equipment, I should ask how to use the equipment I have for proper lighting techniques for models. All my work so far has been sports.

[zelseman]

RESEARCH! Look on here for poses. Find an interesting location and take a friend or family member that wouldnt mind posing for you and have your shot at it. If you dont have someone to hold your reflector then get a stand. Searching around on here for lighting techniques and poses. Go have fun!

[unforgettablefaces]

Get yourself a light stand, some sort of wireless flash triggers (skyports, pocket wizards, etc.) and a softbox or shoot through umbrella. Use that with your flashes, move the light around and see what works and what you like.

[CloudINC00]

Get yourself a light stand, some sort of wireless flash triggers (skyports, pocket wizards, etc.) and a softbox or shoot through umbrella. Use that with your flashes, move the light around and see what works and what you like.

I agree. Off-camera shoot-through umbrellas are great for outdoors. Even try a beauty dish. Use the sun to your advantage, too.