Need some advice guys!

[Fate]

Hey all,

Im shooting a charity ball today and i was wondering if i could get some advice. I think im going to set up in the corner of the hall place and take portraits there. Im not getting payed for it, more of an experience thing. But i want them to come out well lol Im just gona use my dslr with the sb-600 flash gun and set it up on a tri-pod, do you think that'l be ok... i dont wana have to set up reflectors etc. Do you recon i should go for full-length portraits and some closer ones..... and what about exposure lol, i mean the light probaly wont be great.

Thanks in advance,

Dave!

 

[KevinR]

Is there any chance you can get over to a photo store and pick up one of these?
http://www.lumiquest.com/lq871.htm

Would do wonders for the quality of the light as it hits your subjects. It will eliminate the deep eye shadow and reduce harsh shadows behind. I would go with 2 shots each, close up and maybe 3/4 shot.

 

[Fate]

Thanks a lot for the advise + i have a diffuser on my gun atm...works ok.. better than nothing i guess

 

[W.Smith]

Is there any chance you can get over to a photo store and pick up one of these?
http://www.lumiquest.com/lq871.htm

Would do wonders for the quality of the light as it hits your subjects. It will eliminate the deep eye shadow and reduce harsh shadows behind. I would go with 2 shots each, close up and maybe 3/4 shot.

Dave, if you can't get over to a photo store, you can D-I-Y:
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OR point your flash at a reflector, acting as a 'softbox'.

Good luck tonight!