PropilotBW
Been spending a lot of time on here!
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I'm not a professional photographer. I'm an enthusiast by nature. Probably always will be. I love photography and enjoy taking pics of whatever is around me. I do share my photos on this site and another social media site regularly. Maybe I am starting to come around in capturing some good shots, because....
I had a friend approach me and ask if I would want to take photos of their family this October when the leaves start turning.
I balked. It caught me off guard. I eventually agreed.
I took that as a compliment that I am taking some nice looking photos that people enjoy looking at. I was also nervous, in that I have never been asked this before. I was offered compensation, just unsure what yet. Not even sure if it's going to be dollars, but I won't do it for zero.
I'm nervous because now there is that expectation for results. Whether or not there is dollar compensation, this is the family's time that they are giving to a photo session and probably want something out of it. They also know I'm not a professional and they also know this would be my first time ever doing such a session. There has to be some leeway with that knowledge.
The camera that I have is less than desirable for this type of photography. I will be using an Olympus EM-5ii with the 12-40 f/2.8. That's the only decent glass I have for my m4/3. I don't want to go out and purchase a prime just for this, for I can't really justify it's cause.
+I have the small flash that came with the camera body, but I don't have any supplemental flashes. Big negative.
+I also have a reflector screen that I could use for facial lighting. Potential positive.
+I do know that the best time for pics is when the sun is low...and I plan on early morning or later evening.
+The family has 2 little kids, ages 1 and 3. Might add to the challenge with cooperation, although I have little ones myself. I MIGHT be ok... The focus is understandably the kids.
So...how would you go about doing a family portrait session??
I appreciate your comments and suggestions.
I had a friend approach me and ask if I would want to take photos of their family this October when the leaves start turning.
I balked. It caught me off guard. I eventually agreed.
I took that as a compliment that I am taking some nice looking photos that people enjoy looking at. I was also nervous, in that I have never been asked this before. I was offered compensation, just unsure what yet. Not even sure if it's going to be dollars, but I won't do it for zero.
I'm nervous because now there is that expectation for results. Whether or not there is dollar compensation, this is the family's time that they are giving to a photo session and probably want something out of it. They also know I'm not a professional and they also know this would be my first time ever doing such a session. There has to be some leeway with that knowledge.
The camera that I have is less than desirable for this type of photography. I will be using an Olympus EM-5ii with the 12-40 f/2.8. That's the only decent glass I have for my m4/3. I don't want to go out and purchase a prime just for this, for I can't really justify it's cause.
+I have the small flash that came with the camera body, but I don't have any supplemental flashes. Big negative.
+I also have a reflector screen that I could use for facial lighting. Potential positive.
+I do know that the best time for pics is when the sun is low...and I plan on early morning or later evening.
+The family has 2 little kids, ages 1 and 3. Might add to the challenge with cooperation, although I have little ones myself. I MIGHT be ok... The focus is understandably the kids.
So...how would you go about doing a family portrait session??
I appreciate your comments and suggestions.