Shooting a Fashion show

So I was ask to shoot a fashion show,this is my first time shooting anything like this. Can anyone give em any tips on using my flash? I dont have many lenses to choose from.

Hi Chris:

I don't have much experience myself so take my information with a grain of salt. I've only shot 2 fashion shows before and both these were low key events (not the type where there's tons of media and other photographers jockeying for shooting positions).

The lens choice depends on how far away from the action you are and also the type of pictures you would like to take. I think your 70-200 would the default choice but you may want something wider if the model does come very close to you. A wider angle lens may also be preferable if you want to include more of the audience/ambience than only shots of the model walking down the runway.

The models generally come down the runway in a predictable manner, so you should be able to get similar pictures of the model each time. I typically TRY to get a full length shot, a 3/4 shot, and a closeup (note the key word, "TRY" ).

Flash-wise, I would prefer just using a fill flash (to get some sparkle in the eyes) but the shows I have attended were not well lit causing me to use my flash at normal strength requiring longer recycle times and less shots.

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Hope this helps,

Ron

ChrisBlaze wrote in post #2976098
So I was ask to shoot a fashion show,this is my first time shooting anything like this. Can anyone give em any tips on using my flash? I dont have many lenses to choose from.

I would use a wide angle lens and set my shutter on AI servo! Just my 2 cents worth.