JTHphoto
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I''ll try to keep brief.
I am taking photos this weekend of Easter events for a local church. Saturday is at a park (hot dogs, bouncies, face painting, egg hunt, etc. - basically several hundred kids running around) & Sunday is quick family portraits before the service.
They would like shots for their website, slideshows, marketing materials. Please help me with any last minute advice, creative ideas, suggestions, experiences, etc.
My setup right now...
Bodies: Canon 20D, Elan IIe
Lenses: 17-85 efs w/ polarizer & hood, 50mm 1.8, 75-300
Flash: 430ex
Other: tripod, spare batteries,
For example...
1. Saturday, lighting will be harsh, midday 10-12:00. Should I plan on using the flash almost 100% of the time? I currently have my 430 on a stroboframe with omnibounce set at a 45 degree angle. Sound right?
2. Should I use a polarizer on saturday for the skies, or is that a no-no in portraiture?
3. I need close-ups and wide angles. I like the range on the 17-85, but the sharpness & DOF on the 50mm. Which would you use? both? To reduce weight from my pack can I just leave the 75-300 at home?
I appreciate you taking the time to read and offer your thoughts at the last minute! Thanks!
Jason
I am taking photos this weekend of Easter events for a local church. Saturday is at a park (hot dogs, bouncies, face painting, egg hunt, etc. - basically several hundred kids running around) & Sunday is quick family portraits before the service.
They would like shots for their website, slideshows, marketing materials. Please help me with any last minute advice, creative ideas, suggestions, experiences, etc.
My setup right now...
Bodies: Canon 20D, Elan IIe
Lenses: 17-85 efs w/ polarizer & hood, 50mm 1.8, 75-300
Flash: 430ex
Other: tripod, spare batteries,
For example...
1. Saturday, lighting will be harsh, midday 10-12:00. Should I plan on using the flash almost 100% of the time? I currently have my 430 on a stroboframe with omnibounce set at a 45 degree angle. Sound right?
2. Should I use a polarizer on saturday for the skies, or is that a no-no in portraiture?
3. I need close-ups and wide angles. I like the range on the 17-85, but the sharpness & DOF on the 50mm. Which would you use? both? To reduce weight from my pack can I just leave the 75-300 at home?
I appreciate you taking the time to read and offer your thoughts at the last minute! Thanks!
Jason