Model Shoot outdoors

[Trever1t]

In my backpack:

Camera with 70-200 mounted
24-70
3-stop filter
CPL
2x SB-800
Umbrella (compact type)
Lumiquest SBIII
Manfrotto baby stand.
Spare batteries, CF cards.

Objective: Shoot model on location with proper exposure for subject and background.
Method: Meter for background-fill for subject.

Can't believe I fit all this stuff in a backpack.

Tips, hints, thoughts and best wishes desired.

 

[Vtec44]

Don't forget light stands.

 

[Derrel]

My tips would be: look for good "situations", such as lighting that is coming in from behind the model, or from the sides, and use that as "rim lighting". Then, use one flash unit as wide-area fill lighting. The fill can actually be very close to the camera position, or even right IN THE SHOE of the camera.

When you get to a location, analyze the light level, and the distances involved. You need to consider doing things like using f/4 aperture value, and maybe moving the ISO up or down to get just the right background rendering when using NON-FP flash outdoors. SO, be prepared to shift the ISO values between 200 and 600, in 1/3 or 2/3 stop increments if needed.

For each shooting location, spend a bit of time and THINK about what a higher ISO value will mean to the backdrop brightness. THINK about how the subject will be posed, in relation to the natural light that is there. And think also about getting the exposure totally worked out: that means the right ISO value for the shutter speed and the f/stop in use to control background brightness, and then the exact right flash power level (use manually-adjusted flash power levels with the +/- mode, like say 1/2 power Minus 1/3 stop on the BS-800. You need to spend a short amount of time getting the exposure dialled in JUST RIGHT....and then, shoot the chit out of it!!! After the situation has played itself out, then move to the next location, and repeat the process of getting things worked out so the exposure is just right, and only then, working for pose and expression.

 

[Trever1t]

I am bringing one stand, a 'baby' manfrotto and one shoe stand.

Derrel, exactly the advice I'm looking for. Today's weather is cool but nice. Not too sunny but bright enough that I may have difficulty keeping shutter speeds below sync, hence the 3-stop but I'm definitely gonna try to get away without it.

Keep 'em coming!

 

[Tee]

Don't overlook your background that will be in the picture. Think of all the times you've seen a well posed model, nice lighting only to have the background eff it all up because the photographer got tunnel vision on the model. Good luck!

 

[Trever1t]

Yeah, I'll be looking at the background first, subject and exposures.

 

[mwcfarms]

Get the model to place all her weight on her leg furthers from the camera, back leg. Try not to have the backs of her hands facing the camera, thats more masculine. Avoid square on posing from the waist down. Those will make her look slimmer as well. Well not the hand part hehe. Keep the amount of skin showing minimum. The brightest spot in your image should be her face. Have fun do some silly stuff to get her to loosen up.

 

[Trever1t]

oh well, stood up again!

 

[gsgary]

In my backpack:

Camera with 70-200 mounted
24-70
3-stop filter
CPL
2x SB-800
Umbrella (compact type)
Lumiquest SBIII
Manfrotto baby stand.
Spare batteries, CF cards.

Objective: Shoot model on location with proper exposure for subject and background.
Method: Meter for background-fill for subject.

Can't believe I fit all this stuff in a backpack.

Tips, hints, thoughts and best wishes desired.

i carry a lot more than that

 

[Trever1t]

I think my pack weighs in at ~25lbs. The park I was planning on shooting is Overfelt Gardens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 33acres and I planned on exploring a little. I haven't progressed to the point where lugging a heavy load has become second nature