OMG - They asked the wrong person!

JacaRanda · May 13, 2016

FITBMX said:
Maybe this will be your turning point, make you a portrait Photographer.

No wayyyy.

Like a dumbdumb, I purchased a softbox and flashes and triggers and other shtuff like that; thinking portraits was what I would do. Wifey and I ended up at a dog park and that's what started the wildlife birdography addiction.

FITBMX said:
What are your plans, for what settings, poses, lighting, and so on?

The plan is to enjoy (tonight) charging all the eneloops and camera batteries, cleaning lenses, formatting cards, gathering equipment 'flashes, 5 in 1 reflector, softbox w/stand etc., packing bags'.

I have all kinds of websites and notes saved either in Dropbox or as favorites I can refer to. I may pick a few specific ones to review. I've already asked the ladies to send me examples of what kind of poses, backgrounds etc. they may want in addition to campus locations. Neither have done that yet

They are both graduating from Cal State University, Fullerton and OH BOY, the morning session subject is actually MY DAUGHTER :popcorn:

and she's not a morning person. For that one, she is bringing her bff to assist. Hopefully, what I learn from that session can be applied or avoided from the evening session. 'Damn, session sounds too official'

I will bring 4 lenses to use with 7dmii and 60d crop bodies only; the 70-200mm F4L, 100mm macro F2.8L, 17-40mm F4L, and finally get some use out of the Sigma 50mm ART lens. Hmmm, basically every lens that collect dust most of the time.

JacaRanda · May 13, 2016

SquarePeg said:
Looking forward to seeing these!

Okay SpongePegSquarePants, now I'm nervous :tongue-new:

astroNikon · May 13, 2016

JacaRanda said:
I know right! That's how I feel. I'm more nervous about posting results than actually doing the shoot. I feel weird calling it a shoot - sounds way too official.

especially if you're also a hunter ...

astroNikon · May 13, 2016

JacaRanda said:
SquarePeg said:

Looking forward to seeing these!

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Okay SpongePegSquarePants, now I'm nervous

make sure you have a backup camera and lens
make sure you have a backup backup camera and lens for your backup
make sure you have a backup backup backup camera and lens for your backup backup

you have insurance don't you ? Just in case you trip and fall on the family.
You don't want something like this to happen without insurance ?!?!

Rick50 · May 13, 2016

If it doesn't work out, just tell us "Someone wearing a Tilley hat came by and they went with him.... Bummer."

DarkShadow · May 13, 2016

Pretend they have feathers,through some sun flower seeds down,they should turn out great.

vintagesnaps · May 13, 2016

All I could think was, why.....? Then I read it was your daughter. Not sure if that's worse or better! jk I'm sure it'll be fine.

JacaRanda · May 13, 2016

vintagesnaps said:
All I could think was, why.....? Then I read it was your daughter. Not sure if that's worse or better! jk I'm sure it'll be fine.

I know right! I just told her how early I want to get there and she's already pushing back. Me "How early are you and bff prepared to get up on Sunday morning? You know how I am." Diva "LOL, I don't want to get up too early because I'm working the night before and need my sleep to look well rested. I would be happy being there by 10am." Me "That's not the best light time". Diva "I know but 6 or 7am is too early". WHATEVERRRRRRRRRRRR. :whip:

Kids these days!

KC1 · May 13, 2016

It's just a few snaps and it'll all be over, piece of cake.

JacaRanda · May 13, 2016

KC1 said:
It's just a few snaps and it'll all be over, piece of cake.

No doubt. They are getting free amateur Facebook quality.

Designer · May 13, 2016

JacaRanda said:
Me "That's not the best light time". Diva "I know but 6 or 7am is too early".

Can you make it an evening "shoot" - "session" ? Or does the Diva have to get to her job at that time of day?

JacaRanda · May 13, 2016

Designer said:
JacaRanda said:

Me "That's not the best light time". Diva "I know but 6 or 7am is too early".

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Can you make it an evening "shoot" - "session" ? Or does the Diva have to get to her job at that time of day?

Yup, Lil Ms. Diva has to work.

manaheim · May 13, 2016

JacaRanda said:
manaheim said:

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I know right! That's how I feel. I'm more nervous about posting results than actually doing the shoot. I feel weird calling it a shoot - sounds way too official.

I'm sure you'll be fine. And I posted the popcorn thing cuz I'm looking forward to seeing your results.

FITBMX · May 13, 2016

JacaRanda said:
FITBMX said:

Maybe this will be your turning point, make you a portrait Photographer.

Click to expand...

No wayyyy. Like a dumbdumb, I purchased a softbox and flashes and triggers and other shtuff like that; thinking portraits was what I would do. Wifey and I ended up at a dog park and that's what started the wildlife birdography addiction.

FITBMX said:

What are your plans, for what settings, poses, lighting, and so on?

Click to expand...

The plan is to enjoy (tonight) charging all the eneloops and camera batteries, cleaning lenses, formatting cards, gathering equipment 'flashes, 5 in 1 reflector, softbox w/stand etc., packing bags'.

I have all kinds of websites and notes saved either in Dropbox or as favorites I can refer to. I may pick a few specific ones to review. I've already asked the ladies to send me examples of what kind of poses, backgrounds etc. they may want in addition to campus locations. Neither have done that yet They are both graduating from Cal State University, Fullerton and OH BOY, the morning session subject is actually MY DAUGHTER and she's not a morning person. For that one, she is bringing her bff to assist. Hopefully, what I learn from that session can be applied or avoided from the evening session. 'Damn, session sounds too official'

I will bring 4 lenses to use with 7dmii and 60d crop bodies only; the 70-200mm F4L, 100mm macro F2.8L, 17-40mm F4L, and finally get some use out of the Sigma 50mm ART lens. Hmmm, basically every lens that collect dust most of the time.

At least you have all the gear you will need.

JacaRanda · May 18, 2016

What a pain. No wonder I prefer wildlife and birdography.
We arrived probably an hour after I wanted to, but it didn't matter because most of the day was overcast. Carrying around my largest camera bag full of stuff along with a satchel with flashes and triggers....not fun. Maybe a set location wouldn't have been bad, but we moved all around the arboretum and campus. The times I wanted to use the speedlight, it needed to be too close or in the frame. There are lots of shots were it would have been nice to get catchlights. I was also not willing to carry around the softbox. I ended up with hundreds of images and can't wait to get through them all.
My daughter was first, so here it goes. This will end up being pic heavy; hopefully numbering them will help. It will take weeks to get through culling etc. (I really do have other things to do)

Please feel free to C&C&C = comical critique & commentary.

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Elva Graduation-003 by jsteve5506, on Flickr

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Elva Graduation-009 by jsteve5506, on Flickr

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Elva Graduation-015 by jsteve5506, on Flickr

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Elva Graduation-027 by jsteve5506, on Flickr

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Elva Graduation-039 by jsteve5506, on Flickr

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Elva Graduation-042 by jsteve5506, on Flickr

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Elva Graduation-065 by jsteve5506, on Flickr