Jul 18, 2007, 15:42
Yay!
I was asked to take a 2nd year leavers photo of the Princess and Pirates party at my daughters infant school.
The picture was taken 2 weeks ago and was a great learning experience for me.
The first thing I learnt was that my cameras onboard flash isn't worth a *&$% so much so that I have bought a lovely new flashgub (Pentax AF-360FGZ)
My wife (Who one must NEVER argue with and is chair of the PTA) had decided where the picture would be taken - even after my objection as to the sun being in a very nasty place at the time 2:30 PM (Sun sitting at 10AM as you look at the shot) - Luckily I had bought my anti-glare device for my lens.
Next lesson was - do not get the kids to SHOUT! you generally end up with a shot of cardboard swords covering princesses faces, lots of closed eyes and open mouths.
Luckily I got there about 15 mins early so got to play with my EV settings - although I am a little confused as to the best use I am no longer frightened to try it!
If I were to take the same shot again I would use a tall tripod and a step ladder.
So out of potentially 50 kids family's I have sold 25 copies - All profits going to the PTA - Yeah I wouldn't charge them for my time!
But money wouldn't have been as great a reward as the experience!
It may not be the best school photo ever but it's a start!!
Ray
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I was asked to take a 2nd year leavers photo of the Princess and Pirates party at my daughters infant school.
The picture was taken 2 weeks ago and was a great learning experience for me.
The first thing I learnt was that my cameras onboard flash isn't worth a *&$% so much so that I have bought a lovely new flashgub (Pentax AF-360FGZ)
My wife (Who one must NEVER argue with and is chair of the PTA) had decided where the picture would be taken - even after my objection as to the sun being in a very nasty place at the time 2:30 PM (Sun sitting at 10AM as you look at the shot) - Luckily I had bought my anti-glare device for my lens.
Next lesson was - do not get the kids to SHOUT! you generally end up with a shot of cardboard swords covering princesses faces, lots of closed eyes and open mouths.
Luckily I got there about 15 mins early so got to play with my EV settings - although I am a little confused as to the best use I am no longer frightened to try it!
If I were to take the same shot again I would use a tall tripod and a step ladder.
So out of potentially 50 kids family's I have sold 25 copies - All profits going to the PTA - Yeah I wouldn't charge them for my time!
But money wouldn't have been as great a reward as the experience!
It may not be the best school photo ever but it's a start!!
Ray
Nikon F55, Pentax K100D, Panasonic Lumix FZ20, Olympus OM1.
Darkroom Dweller.
