advice needed for photographing trapeze artists

[archandroid]

Hello,

I am a student and for my final project I am photographing trainee trapeze artists. I have a Canon EOS 700D and was wondering if anyone could recommend a lens/flash for me to use? I also have a Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.

I do not want the images to look staged as the piece is focusing on trapeze students in training at their school so I will not make any special lighting setup, just use what is there (see link).

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6aKp2-1uwxw/UmFSkGOyMHI/AAAAAAAAAgY/t-OjmVR8FOA/s1600/IMG_1415.JPG

Suggestions will be most welcome. Thank you.

 

[JDFlood]

Hello, I am a student and for my final project I am photographing trainee trapeze artists. I have a Canon EOS 700D and was wondering if anyone could recommend a lens/flash for me to use? I also have a Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. I do not want the images to look staged as the piece is focusing on trapeze students in training at their school so I will not make any special lighting setup, just use what is there (see link). http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6aKp2-1uwxw/UmFSkGOyMHI/AAAAAAAAAgY/t-OjmVR8FOA/s1600/IMG_1415.JPG Suggestions will be most welcome. Thank you.

Wow, not cutting yourself any slack are you. Note, how the people moving in the photo you provide are blurry? Need a much faster shutter speed. You sure students want to be flashed in the face while practicing? How about rent the newest top-of-the-line Canon and a 200mm F2 prime tele. This will have much better light gathering ability. If you can use a flash, rent a big one. JD