I have a 450D what can I use to take great fashion pictures?

[julianVictoria]

I have EOS 450D for xmas and I am trying to use if to practice my skill for Fashion. What kind of lenses:o and/or flash do I need to make it work? I know it is not the best camera but it is new and I am hoping there is a way I can make it work.

[bluefox9er]

are you shooting indoors or outdoors? technique aside, remember your xsi is capable of amazing results...you might want to use some lenses like an ef 70-200 mm f2.8 IS L or an 85 mm f1.8 , 50 mm f.18, all of these lenses are good for portraits and people photos.

[ryan_m]

so im assuming you have the kit lens? to be honest. you should just go out and take pics first. if your not satisfied with your equipment or results. look further at glass and flash. here's a great link you might like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmPMgFb7HEw&feature=channel_page

[Perry Ge]

1. Your eyes.
2. Your brain.
3. Light. You must understand, master, and have control of the light. This requires external lighting, off camera, preferably on stands and through modifiers like softboxes and/or umbrellas.
4. Model - you must have a good model, with good wardrobe, styling, and makeup. She must know how to pose or you must be able to guide her.
5. Any lens will do.
6. Any camera will do.

[Jon]

You're probably better off starting out with "hot lights" so you can see what your setup looks like. Alternatively, work with a mannequin and multiple flashes as you learn lighting. But for now, learn to use your camera and lens to their fullest and only then start adding bits and pieces.

[griptape]

How much room do you have, and what kind of budget do you have for lighting? The 85 1.8 and strobes with umbrellas/light stands/reflectors would get you started.

[Karl Johnston]

This is one of those topics you really can't write enough to answer

[calledthestig]

I think me be best choice is recommend for your pleasure is your own reading and experience. It make good choice at picking lenses out.

It make you much happy.

[Tee Why]

More than gear, start to learn about metering and composition.
The 450D is a fine camera and will produce top notch images.

[polarbare]

1) read the camera manual
2) read understanding exposure
3) read strobist blog

[tonylong]

I have EOS 450D for xmas and I am trying to use if to practice my skill for Fashion. What kind of lenses:o and/or flash do I need to make it work? I know it is not the best camera but it is new and I am hoping there is a way I can make it work.

To add to what those more experienced than I have said above, I'd suggest a simple starting point: get a Speedlight (a 430 EX or 580 EX, whichever you can afford). The 580 is a better starting one because it has the ability to control others (be a master to off-camera slaves) but do whichever you can afford.

With a speedlight you can start a lighting system, but more importantly you can begin learning about indirect lighting (bouncing the flash) and you can also use either a flash shoe extender cord (inexpensive but limited to about 2') or better a wireless trigger to experiment with off-camera flash.

You can start simple, but you have to start somewhere taking pictures of people, and, at the same time, reading up on equipment and technique. Besides the resources the others have mentioned, there is a good section here on the forum about flash photography, and books in the bookstore with plenty of good ideas.

Initially it can seem pretty overwhelming and it eventually gets expensive. That's why I suggest starting simple and get started shooting. And don't try to do "serious" portraits with your built-in flash until you are experienced enough to know what you are doing!

[thisdorkagain]

get a 85 1.8 or 50 1.8. good portrait lens

[AxxisPhoto]

1. Your eyes.
2. Your brain.
3. Light. You must understand, master, and have control of the light. This requires external lighting, off camera, preferably on stands and through modifiers like softboxes and/or umbrellas.
4. Model - you must have a good model, with good wardrobe, styling, and makeup. She must know how to pose or you must be able to guide her.
5. Any lens will do.
6. Any camera will do.

Amen! After understanding light(#3), I would insert a good light meter at #4.