Indoor Photoshoot

MiG Eater · 12-07-2007, 15:15

Hi all,

Ok, just been asked to do a photoshoot tomorrow. Looking to use the 18-55mm lens, hopefully get some good results witht that. I've been looking at a couple of sites, so far the jist of it is...

Aperture - keep it low f/3.5
Shutter Speed - keep it low again, ~1/30 sec
ISO - ~300-400
White Balance - Tungston or AWB

Tripod
Use natural light where possible

Thinking about playing with RAW, not sure though.

What is the board's ideas and suggestions?

**Markulous** · 12-07-2007, 15:39

What's the photoshoot? It's really that and local conditions that'll determine (in/outside, time, etc)

MiG Eater · 12-07-2007, 15:46

Ok, this is all I know so far. Two parts (possibly), ideally it will be the foremost. Female form at:

1 - Indoors. Bedroom, Clothed then Lingerie/Partial Nude. Looking to use a white sheet to reflect light.
2 - Outdoors. Forrested Area (tree cover), as above.

Timing will be from about lunchtime to mid-afternoon.

**Markulous** · 12-07-2007, 16:03

My advice:
Use RAW and then WB isn't so important (if you get the time then yes, select Custom WB for each setting)
Keep the ISO low to keep noise low
Use a tripod where possible to allow lower shutter speeds
Probably use lens wide open (but dependant on DOF required) - in any case focus on eyes (or eye closest) if shot is head and shoulders
Definitely use available light but be prepared to supplement with fill-in flash or additional lighting
I'm tempted to say beg, borrow, steal (well, maybe not steal!) a prime lens - it'll give you that extra sharpness and more stops
Enjoy it!

MiG Eater · 12-07-2007, 16:09

Ta very much. I'm just on my way to Jessops now work it done. See how much money I can spend! lol. Thanks again.

Nick

sawdust · 12-07-2007, 18:27

MMMMMMMM you say you are being asked to do the shoot are you being Paid? if so you could always hire a prima lens and lights ! good luck any way i only get asked to do Kickboxing comps or football presentations

MiG Eater · 13-07-2007, 11:20

Not being paid, she'll probably buy me a few pints down the pub later! TBH - I'd do it for free, she's a stunner! lol.

MiG Eater · 16-07-2007, 16:06

The photoshoot came off a treat!

I can't show the photos for obvious reasons, but the results are rather good! She started off really nervous, which was expected. Once she'd got into the swing of it (and me too) we seemed to work really well. Did the shoot using RAW, which gave a hell of a lot more choice and chance to edit back at base. Thanks for all the advice!

Nick

**Dabhand16** · 16-07-2007, 17:08

Great news Nick

12-07-2007, 15:15	#1 (permalink)
MiG Eater New here Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 23	Indoor Photoshoot Hi all, Ok, just been asked to do a photoshoot tomorrow. Looking to use the 18-55mm lens, hopefully get some good results witht that. I've been looking at a couple of sites, so far the jist of it is... Aperture - keep it low f/3.5 Shutter Speed - keep it low again, ~1/30 sec ISO - ~300-400 White Balance - Tungston or AWB Tripod Use natural light where possible Thinking about playing with RAW, not sure though. What is the board's ideas and suggestions?

12-07-2007, 15:39	#2 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,608	Re: Indoor Photoshoot What's the photoshoot? It's really that and local conditions that'll determine (in/outside, time, etc)

12-07-2007, 15:46	#3 (permalink)
MiG Eater New here Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 23	Re: Indoor Photoshoot Ok, this is all I know so far. Two parts (possibly), ideally it will be the foremost. Female form at: 1 - Indoors. Bedroom, Clothed then Lingerie/Partial Nude. Looking to use a white sheet to reflect light. 2 - Outdoors. Forrested Area (tree cover), as above. Timing will be from about lunchtime to mid-afternoon.

12-07-2007, 16:03	#4 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,608	Re: Indoor Photoshoot My advice: Use RAW and then WB isn't so important (if you get the time then yes, select Custom WB for each setting) Keep the ISO low to keep noise low Use a tripod where possible to allow lower shutter speeds Probably use lens wide open (but dependant on DOF required) - in any case focus on eyes (or eye closest) if shot is head and shoulders Definitely use available light but be prepared to supplement with fill-in flash or additional lighting I'm tempted to say beg, borrow, steal (well, maybe not steal!) a prime lens - it'll give you that extra sharpness and more stops Enjoy it! __________________ ~CanonCreativity + SigmaSurReality~ by ΜΛЯΚ

12-07-2007, 16:09	#5 (permalink)
MiG Eater New here Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 23	Re: Indoor Photoshoot Ta very much. I'm just on my way to Jessops now work it done. See how much money I can spend! lol. Thanks again. Nick

12-07-2007, 18:27	#6 (permalink)
sawdust Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ashby de la zouch Leicestershire Posts: 700	Re: Indoor Photoshoot MMMMMMMM you say you are being asked to do the shoot are you being Paid? if so you could always hire a prima lens and lights ! good luck any way i only get asked to do Kickboxing comps or football presentations

13-07-2007, 11:20	#7 (permalink)
MiG Eater New here Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 23	Re: Indoor Photoshoot Not being paid, she'll probably buy me a few pints down the pub later! TBH - I'd do it for free, she's a stunner! lol.

16-07-2007, 16:06	#8 (permalink)
MiG Eater New here Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 23	Re: Indoor Photoshoot The photoshoot came off a treat! I can't show the photos for obvious reasons, but the results are rather good! She started off really nervous, which was expected. Once she'd got into the swing of it (and me too) we seemed to work really well. Did the shoot using RAW, which gave a hell of a lot more choice and chance to edit back at base. Thanks for all the advice! Nick

16-07-2007, 17:08	#9 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,761	Re: Indoor Photoshoot Great news Nick

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