First engagement photos

barrett14 · 9th of June 2011 (Thu)

I have really only done landscapes and architecture - my experience doing portraits is very limited. Will I be okay with these lenses?
15-85 IS USM
50 1.8 prime
100mm 2.8 macro

Will I need to rent a 35mm?

Any other tips? What time of day is best? Start a couple of hours before sunset?

I don't have any lighting equipment.

ni$mo350 · 9th of June 2011 (Thu)

Your current line up will be more than sufficient for an e-session. Obviously avoid harsh midday sun at all costs since you don't have lights. This time of the year I'd shoot around 6-9PM for some of the best light.

rick_reno · 9th of June 2011 (Thu)

those lenses are fine; try the 100mm and the little 50. you might be amazed at what they can do.

asokax · 30th of June 2011 (Thu)

try 50mm 1.8 prime or100mm 2.8 macro for the great sharpness

galen5150 · 1st of July 2011 (Fri)

Use the 100 set at 2.8 as much as possible. Set them up and have them interact with each other while you grab the shots.

A couple hours before sundown is a great time to shoot. Make sure that your subjects are either in the shade or are between you and the sun as much as possible. The sun will make for a great hair light. Keep a dark background though so that everything isn't blown out.

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barrett14 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 663 IMAGE EDITING OK	First engagement photos I have really only done landscapes and architecture - my experience doing portraits is very limited. Will I be okay with these lenses? 15-85 IS USM 50 1.8 prime 100mm 2.8 macro Will I need to rent a 35mm? Any other tips? What time of day is best? Start a couple of hours before sunset? I don't have any lighting equipment. __________________ flickr 500px 5D Mark III 24-105L, 16-35L II, 70-300L, 8-15L Fisheye, 50mm 1.4

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ni$mo350 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 5,988	Re: First engagement photos Your current line up will be more than sufficient for an e-session. Obviously avoid harsh midday sun at all costs since you don't have lights. This time of the year I'd shoot around 6-9PM for some of the best light. __________________ -Chris-Website \|\| Facebook \|\| My Flickr \|\| Follow me!!! 500px \|\| 5D mkii \|\| 35L \|\| 70-200 f/2.8L IS MKII \|\| My bank account hates you all

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rick_reno Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42,424	Re: First engagement photos those lenses are fine; try the 100mm and the little 50. you might be amazed at what they can do.

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asokax Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London Posts: 28	Re: First engagement photos try 50mm 1.8 prime or100mm 2.8 macro for the great sharpness

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galen5150 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 29	Re: First engagement photos Use the 100 set at 2.8 as much as possible. Set them up and have them interact with each other while you grab the shots. A couple hours before sundown is a great time to shoot. Make sure that your subjects are either in the shade or are between you and the sun as much as possible. The sun will make for a great hair light. Keep a dark background though so that everything isn't blown out. __________________ Herrington Wedding Photography 5D3 \| 5D2 \| 40D \| 70-200 2.8L ii \| 16-35 2.8L ii \| Tamron 24-70 2.8 \| 135 2L \| 85 1.2L \| 50 1.2L \| 24 1.4L \| 600EX-RT (3) \| 580EXii

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