Pin Up Shoot

[ceelucky]

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[tirediron]

First of all, any time you ask for equipment suggestions, you need to tell us what your budget is. I could suggest Elinchrom lights for $1500 each, or Adorama's Flash Points for $125 each.

I would say that studio equipment is essential for a shoot like this, BUT, based on your questions, especially the "...what settings would you recomend [sic] ?" I would have to venture that you may not have the knowledge or experience to take on a challenge like this. If you did, you would know that the it's all but impossible to suggest settings without knowing the conditions under which you will shoot. That said, in a VERY general way, I would suggest long glass and large apertures to produce a shallow depth of field.

Good luck.

 

[ceelucky]

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[tirediron]

My apologies; as my crystal ball is currently in for its 10,000 vision tune-up, I was unable to divine that you were not a professional, that this was "hardly serious" or that the budget was obviously not going to be that big. I note however that you still have not provided a dollar figure that you wish to spend. Regrefully, I am unable to assist you further.

 

[ceelucky]

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[mwcfarms]

I'm not trying to start fights or any kind of animosity but I really don't appreciate the patronizing tone.
It seems completely needless to me.
I don't have a set price but it's not a high budget operation. I'm not going to provide an exact dollar figure because I don't know how much things like this go for anyways.
Like I said, it is not a high budget project and what is the standard one can start off with without having a crappy piece of equipment that's going to fall apart.
if someone asked about entry level cameras you wouldn't demand a budget, you'd just suggest entry level cameras. obviously they are all of similar quality but some are better than others
and people like them more or less for whatever reasons and that's the kind of information i was asking for except with reference to studio equipment.

a decent starting kit. that's all i was asking for.

Actually you are incorrect in this assumption. Most of the what should I get posts ALWAYS ask first and foremost for a budget. Why, because if you can afford something for 1000$ as the total package why on earth would we suggest an inferior set that yes might get the job done but might not last you that long as you would outgrow it as your skill progressed. And as for TiredIron being rude you obviously haven't been here that long. We have many other members who will give you a dose of reality without your asking. So perhaps you can take your holierthanthou attitude down a notch as well.

If your honestly trying to learn first lesson should be toughen up the skin because you are bound to get much worse than what Tirediron gives you. I'm not trying to be a ***** either just telling you how it is. Utilize your search tool at the top of the page. Your bound to pull up 100 posts of different questions on beginner lighting kits. Search around and then see if anyone has pro's con's or experience with ones you have found and can help you narrow it down from there.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

I am shooting a Pin up Calendar for a friend of mine who is enlisting in the airforce.

I had some questions.
I have a decent, standard entry level camera - canon 450D, and the standard 18-55 lense.
I'm looking to buy studio equipment (or should I is the better question) if yes, any advice on which brands?
and perhaps a new lense. I need a new one anyways but if I can hit two birds with one stone and get one that will help for this particular shoot that would be brilliant. advice?

And, any other advice anyone can offer would be great.
I want the girls to look vintage but the photos to look modern, so, i guess really sharp, defined images, obviously it'll change slightly...

my questions are how do i keep the calendar looking consistant despite the differing themes and photos?
what settings would you recomend?

Thanks!
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wellll, way to be bitchy.
i'm tired. god forbid i should forget some information.
i've obviously said i'm not a professional, and the project is hardly a serious one, and the budget is *obviously* not going to be that big.
i want suggestions for the best quality i can get on an entry level, beginners budget.
experience is made. you have to try to succeed so, i'm gonna go ahead and do it anyway if that's okay with you.

and when i asked for suggestions i'm asking about pin up shoots. obviously those change but, alright
most of the photos are going to be indoor but a few, such as the summer months, would be outside.

i was asking about general advice for a pin up shoot, i.e. mostly full body shots, or waist up shots,
and like i said, sharp images not warm vintage style.

please don't get so rude with me next time.
i'm trying to learn afterall so no need for the attitude...
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I'm not trying to start fights or any kind of animosity but I really don't appreciate the patronizing tone.
It seems completely needless to me.
I don't have a set price but it's not a high budget operation. I'm not going to provide an exact dollar figure because I don't know how much things like this go for anyways.
Like I said, it is not a high budget project and what is the standard one can start off with without having a crappy piece of equipment that's going to fall apart.
if someone asked about entry level cameras you wouldn't demand a budget, you'd just suggest entry level cameras. obviously they are all of similar quality but some are better than others
and people like them more or less for whatever reasons and that's the kind of information i was asking for except with reference to studio equipment.

a decent starting kit. that's all i was asking for.
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Instead of being angry at one of the most helpful, and quite frankly, one of the kinder and more knowledgable forum members...you should spendva few days reading the forum, where nearly EVERY DAY the same questions as yours are being asked. Take some time to read, and research.


But yeah, if you are asking about "what settings to use", you are screwed.


What settings should you use? Well, that depends. It depends on many variables, including your own artistic choice.
Good luck!


Oh yeah, get the book "understanding exposure" and start there.

 

[ceelucky]

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[baturn]

Ceelucky - There have been some some serious jerks ask for advice on this forum but you get the prize.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Damnit people! Remember to quote stuff!!!!

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

It's funnier cuz I just assembled 15 links from the forum, and 5 external that would have been really helpful.

But I deleted it.

 

[reedshots]

Amazon has a very large selection of beginner and advanced lighting kits with a wide range of pricing as well as backdrops and other things for setting up a studio. There are many photography books there as well to assist with your particular setup and desired effect once you have everything in place.

That being said I must get on the band wagon as well.
I didn’t read any sarcasm or rudeness in your first reply from Tirediron, but yours back was. He sounded very cordial and polite to me he just wanted more information to give you the best possible options with as much information as possible.
When asking such a general question (for example) “I'm looking to buy studio equipment (or should I is the better question) if yes, any advice on which brands?” without knowing all the parameters in how much you plan on spending, where you will be using it and what you will be using it for is a very hard question to answer without just saying - get the book and look it up. Quality always comes at a price, quantity is another issue. If you are looking to produce a picture you can put in a calendar or a photograph you would be proud of hanging on the wall and saying I DID THAT are two totally different things.

 

[Derrel]

Adorama>FlashPoint Monolights
Calumet>Genesis monolights
eBay>Speedotron Black Line, 102 heads, etc.
Studio Flash: ISO 200, f/11, shutter 1/125 second
Daylight: ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/250
Nighttime: f/4.5 at 30 seconds, ISO 160.
TV:NBC, MSNBC,TRU-TV, History Channel, HBO, ESPN
Deli sandwiches: tunafish on toasted wheat bread, Ham on rye with swiss cheese, white meat turkey breast with lettuce and good mayo
Cola: Coke or Pepsi.
Lenses: 24,28,35,50,85,105,135,70-200,300, 1.4x, 17-35/2.8. Flash: 3 good ones.

 

[Trever1t]

Damnit people! Remember to quote stuff!!!!