I have a canon slr (film) t2. I want to take pictures of my husband, baby and I for christmas this weekend. I wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions for me as to what I can do with Natural Lighting (also, I hear that people get lights from home depot...any suggestions with that??), getting good Catchlights, and what kind of Props I can use. I have white and black seamless paper backdrops. I really would love for these to come out great. I have a 7month old little boy and really am trying to advoid going to sears. I am trying to learn more photography on my own but wanted some peoples professional opinion if possible. Thanks SO much to all who respond.
2006-11-06 01:32:08 · 4 answers · asked by Sandra K 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Find a park near your home, pack a picnic lunch, find a nice shady area and shoot away. A naturally posed picture outside with natural light will look more spontaneous. An overcast day will supply nice soft diffused light. If indoors find a north facing picture window and a reflector to soften the shadows on the other side of your family. Getting serene photos with 1000 degree halogen lights will be an exercise in futility the baby will fry and the heat will make the photo session short. You can't beat the sun for natural lookin light.
2006-11-06 01:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Bob that outside is a good idea. I also suggest you put your camera on a tripod and ask a friend to push the button. Trying to get a 7 month old to look the same way at the same time as the adults while you have just run back from setting the self timer is very difficult and gets old in a hurry. Take it from someones who's done it. At least your friend can wave and make noises at the baby while you smile and take several in a row.
2006-11-06 13:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by Teddie M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OmG, I have never wanted to go to sears either! lol. I love photography though, and I only have a Polaroid 5 mp camera. When I want my pictures to look nice and professional, I use regular indoor lighting and create certain visual affects using windows photo editor. For example, if you brighten the photo a lot, then turn it black and white, your photos will look amazing! I would be happy to show you an example-
Hope This Helps N Congrats On Your Baby
2006-11-06 13:57:01 · answer #3 · answered by Diana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ordinary plain bedsheet can make either a good backdrop OR a source of reflected sunlight. Just dress everyone up nice and wintery and start shooting.
2006-11-06 12:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋