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...because I have the biggest "official" photo shoot of my non-career happening today and tomorrow and I am about to either throw up or just have a heart attack and be done with it. :lmao:
I am completely, unreasonably, nervous--and it's not even a wedding or any other once-in-a-lifetime, don't screw this up kind of event!
The shoot is for my employer, an ad campaign for public transit. I originally had a thread about it, here, when I was trying to decide whether I should do it or not. We did end up doing a test run; my boss was perfectly happy with it. I saw a lot of little problems, but nothing I couldn't fix before the real thing (glares, ugly background views out the bus window, wrong orientation for the photo, that kind of thing...). At any rate, after the test shoot, she definitely wanted me to do the actual shoots, and I decided to give it a go.
That seemed like a better idea when it was still a month away. Now it's happening TODAY and I'm just a crazy bundle of nerves! I've tested and retested; I've picked two spots for the bus to park for the shoots; I've looked at ideas, I've reviewed the test photos over and over for how to improve--I've done everything I could to prepare and on one level, I know I don't generally give myself much credit for doing decent work, but I also know I *can* do this, certainly as well as just about anyone else that WE would have hired.
I plan to use my D7000 primarily, but will have the D5100 as a backup if needed. I've got a 50mm f/1.8 lens, a 17-55 f/2.8 that we ended up renting, and if necessary, could also use my Tokina 100mm f/2.8 or the 70-300 lens, but I don't expect to need either of those. The 50mm worked pretty well for most of the test photos.
I've got two flashes available, but only plan to use one, diffused. I've also got a reflector if I need it, and an assistant lined up to help hold things (although I have a stand for the flash), and to help with posing, making sure people are smiling or looking happy, collars aren't messed up, etc.
This afternoon will almost be like another test run, as we only have two people to do. Tomorrow, I'll have a family of 4 in one shoot, and seven different individuals in the second time frame. Each person will have their own individual featured shoot, with the others serving as "background passengers."
Have I forgotten anything?? Oh yeah, just one thing...WHY did I agree to do this?!?!?!
Okay, taking DEEEEP breaths now...it's going to be JUST FINE...
Seriously, I can't IMAGINE what a basketcase I'd be if I ever lost my mind and agreed to do a wedding!!
That's it...I just wanted to vent and try to de-stress a bit. You can give advice if you want, or just derail the thread with funny, useless crap that keeps me distracted from thinking too much about it. :lmao:
I am completely, unreasonably, nervous--and it's not even a wedding or any other once-in-a-lifetime, don't screw this up kind of event!
The shoot is for my employer, an ad campaign for public transit. I originally had a thread about it, here, when I was trying to decide whether I should do it or not. We did end up doing a test run; my boss was perfectly happy with it. I saw a lot of little problems, but nothing I couldn't fix before the real thing (glares, ugly background views out the bus window, wrong orientation for the photo, that kind of thing...). At any rate, after the test shoot, she definitely wanted me to do the actual shoots, and I decided to give it a go.
That seemed like a better idea when it was still a month away. Now it's happening TODAY and I'm just a crazy bundle of nerves! I've tested and retested; I've picked two spots for the bus to park for the shoots; I've looked at ideas, I've reviewed the test photos over and over for how to improve--I've done everything I could to prepare and on one level, I know I don't generally give myself much credit for doing decent work, but I also know I *can* do this, certainly as well as just about anyone else that WE would have hired.
I plan to use my D7000 primarily, but will have the D5100 as a backup if needed. I've got a 50mm f/1.8 lens, a 17-55 f/2.8 that we ended up renting, and if necessary, could also use my Tokina 100mm f/2.8 or the 70-300 lens, but I don't expect to need either of those. The 50mm worked pretty well for most of the test photos.
I've got two flashes available, but only plan to use one, diffused. I've also got a reflector if I need it, and an assistant lined up to help hold things (although I have a stand for the flash), and to help with posing, making sure people are smiling or looking happy, collars aren't messed up, etc.
This afternoon will almost be like another test run, as we only have two people to do. Tomorrow, I'll have a family of 4 in one shoot, and seven different individuals in the second time frame. Each person will have their own individual featured shoot, with the others serving as "background passengers."
Have I forgotten anything?? Oh yeah, just one thing...WHY did I agree to do this?!?!?!
Okay, taking DEEEEP breaths now...it's going to be JUST FINE...
Seriously, I can't IMAGINE what a basketcase I'd be if I ever lost my mind and agreed to do a wedding!!
That's it...I just wanted to vent and try to de-stress a bit. You can give advice if you want, or just derail the thread with funny, useless crap that keeps me distracted from thinking too much about it. :lmao: