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types of pics you cant take well thefamilyman !ozOtJW9BFA
i've never been good at portrait or 'people' photos :(

any tips?
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>> Anonymous
>>35018
I suck at candid shots as well. Potraits are a bit easier with poses. Having more control nice. But with candids, it's difficult to tell when something is going to happen. I need some function on my camera to take multiple shots within a time frame because my current one does not. I often take the picture too soon or too late and I don't "capture" anything.
>> Anonymous
You just need to know what or who you're shooting at. The best moments are when they're having a laugh or they're doing some fun activities. I'm not sure but your camera might have autofocus. So just press the shutter release half way, keep them in focus, and trust your instinct, look at the corner of their mouth or eyes to indicate that their going to emote.
>> thefamilyman
cool thanks.
even with candid shots (most of my people shots are candid) i have really poor timing, always have them with their mouth open or looking strange, really frustrates me ><"

just my sister asked me to do her wedding shots, and i'm shitting bricks right now.
>> Anonymous
>>35033
Say no. Though it may seem like a lot of money to hire a professional photographer, if you feel any bit hesitant (even if experienced), you shouldn't take on something more than you're used to especially if you're trying to please others (not for personal growth). In the end, you want these pictures to really be representative of the moment so they can be looked back on fondly. (Besides, it's better to blame person you'll never see again rather than your sibling.)

Personally, if I were doing something like this, it would be more of a scrapbook titled "behind the scenes at a wedding from the perspective of a ninja with a camera."
>> Anonymous
if you're going to do poses, I'd recommend doing it inside or somewhere where you have more control over the lighting and shadows. The bench here looks like it's in the shade, and that makes it look rather bland.

I'd focus on just one model, rather than two. Two/more people would really only work if they're interacting, and that would be a lot easier to capture if they weren't posed.

Also, less background. Try either a larger aperture or greater depth of focus.

that's the only tips I can think of off the top of my head.
>> Anonymous
>>35034
I agree with the ninja analogy.
>> thefamilyman
>>35046
ok, i'll ninja around my sister's wedding.
and try not to throw too many ninja stars
>> Anonymous
Unless there is a monument or something recognizable in the background, try to get as little of it as possible. If they want a portrait type picture like the one you posted try taking from the waist up and fill the frame with them rather than the trees in the back. Also if they stand and you kneel down so the camera is at the height of their stomachs looking up you will make them seem taller and skinnier which is always a plus when photographing females. They give you more interesting angles when they look down at your camera.
>> Anonymous
Another note:
The picture posted was really out of focus and it seems like they had no clue you were going to take the picture, the one on the right specially seemed disinterested, when that happens to you next time focus on one alone. This should make your other person get interested again as she is no longer the focus of attention >_o Then you can get in a good shot.
>> thefamilyman
all good points, much appreciated.

when i shot that, it was at f/1.8 coz of low speed film and low light, sometimes at that fstop, focus can be hit or miss because its to narrow (if that makes sense to you haha)