sarah_19_nz
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Heya people!
So last night my friend asked me if I would photograph her friends 21st Birthday Party! I haven't given an answer yet because this would be my VERY first paid job and quite frankly im pretty nervous! (but extremely excited at the same time!). I've only ever taking photos (mainly portraits) of my family and friends for FREE. This is a whole new ball game BUT I think I need something like this to 'Push start' my career that I so long for but am too scared to take the next step.
It is happening in September so I have a couple of months to get my head around everything. If it's anything like any 21st Ive been to it will take place inside a dark'ish venue, in the evening of course (she would want me from about 6pm - 11pm) So I have much to learn about how to capture great images in this kind of setting HELP!
I have a Nikon d7000 with an SB 910 speedlight, I also have a huge round 5 in 1 reflector.
I know my settings will have to be worked out at the time BUT any tips and advice on what settings? what gear? How to shoot so that it doesn't just look like I'm there and I have a good camera? Can anyone tell me or point me in the right direction of some good 'event potography' tutorials? How to use the speedlight, on camera (as Ill be walking round all night getting candids) without creating harsh shadows and light? I know about bouncing off walls etc, but if that isn't possible how to cope in that situation.
Thanks girls and guys! I probably sound like a COMPLETE novice which I'm not and I've been told I don't give myself NEARLY enough credit for my work BUT I'm terrified of screwing up for this girl. I want great pics, not mediocre snapshots.
Cheers!
<3 you all
Heya people!
So last night my friend asked me if I would photograph her friends 21st Birthday Party! I haven't given an answer yet because this would be my VERY first paid job and quite frankly im pretty nervous! (but extremely excited at the same time!). I've only ever taking photos (mainly portraits) of my family and friends for FREE. This is a whole new ball game BUT I think I need something like this to 'Push start' my career that I so long for but am too scared to take the next step.
It is happening in September so I have a couple of months to get my head around everything. If it's anything like any 21st Ive been to it will take place inside a dark'ish venue, in the evening of course (she would want me from about 6pm - 11pm) So I have much to learn about how to capture great images in this kind of setting HELP!
I have a Nikon d7000 with an SB 910 speedlight, I also have a huge round 5 in 1 reflector.
I know my settings will have to be worked out at the time BUT any tips and advice on what settings? what gear? How to shoot so that it doesn't just look like I'm there and I have a good camera? Can anyone tell me or point me in the right direction of some good 'event potography' tutorials? How to use the speedlight, on camera (as Ill be walking round all night getting candids) without creating harsh shadows and light? I know about bouncing off walls etc, but if that isn't possible how to cope in that situation.
Thanks girls and guys! I probably sound like a COMPLETE novice which I'm not and I've been told I don't give myself NEARLY enough credit for my work BUT I'm terrified of screwing up for this girl. I want great pics, not mediocre snapshots.
Cheers!
<3 you all