ThanksGiving Family Shoot! -- Weddings & Other Family Events in photography-on-the.net forums

Hatchling

7 posts
Joined Jun 2008

More info

Nov 26, 2008 12:31 | #1

Help! I'm trying to prepare for a family picture on thanksgiving.
I've got a good SLR and Tripod but no Strobes! Any impromptu Ideas for cool lighting? Also, Any tips on location, positioning, or out-of-the-ordinary shots? ...or, maybe you could just post some links!
Thanks

LIKES 0

tim

Light Bringer

51,010 posts
Likes: 375
Joined Nov 2004
Location: Wellington, New Zealand

More info

Nov 26, 2008 14:55 | #2

Um... what kind of photo are you trying to create?

Professional wedding photographer, solution architect and general technical guy with multiple Amazon Web Services certifications.
Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

LIKES 0

SuzyView

Cream of the Crop

32,094 posts
Gallery: 5 photos
Likes: 129
Joined Oct 2005
Location: Northern VA

More info

Nov 27, 2008 06:13 | #3

Don't underestimate your on-board flash, if you have one. Fear kills good shots. Just go out there and shoot and play around with the buttons and see what you get. You've got to start somewhere. And if all else fails, up the ISO and go. Deal with the noise later.

Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese!
RF6 Mii, 5DIV, SONY a7iii, 7D2, G12, 6 L's & 2 Primes, 25 bags.
My children and grandchildren are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything.

LIKES 0

Matt30D

Senior Member

738 posts
Likes: 1
Joined Dec 2007

More info

Dec 03, 2008 09:13 | #4

Have everyone with a drumstick in their mouths...that would be very en"lightening"

www.schuldtimagery.com
Gear: 5D/5DII/30D
Lens: 28-75, 85 1.8, 70-200 2.8 IS, 50 1.8, 17-40L

LIKES 0

Jump to forum... • Rules • Forums • New posts • RTAT • 'Best of' • Gallery • Gear • Reviews • Member list • Polls • Image rules • Search • Password reset • Home

Not a member yet?

Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!

COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.

THEME: Paper White | Darker
MARGINS: (this page: defaults)

Latest registered member is IoDaLi Photography
1794 guests, 130 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.

	x 1600
	y 1600