I have 350D Canon camera and a Jessops flash gun which i will be using to photograph a group of seventeen business people. I do not have a backdrop but want to to take a proffesional photograph, how would i do this?
2006-12-04 00:55:01 · 6 answers · asked by Shan S 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Well do some expirments if they will cooparate but bestthing is I guess is to stand back where all people are in the view but if thats to far away then try having another camera flashing a lil closer but dont let it in the picture......I'm sorry I probably wasnt much help but I try. Good luck
2006-12-04 01:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by Lizzylovestodance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use a wide lens: probably my Canon 10-22mm.
Next diffuse the heck out of the flash. You do not want that shining directly in their eyes.
If possible, get a couple lights in there. Try some shop lights or at least some additional fluorescents. Key to this is shoot in RAW and then color correct afterward. Have someone hold up a true white and a black reference point for that. Just a white sheet of paper will be of help. Take a test shot with that and the people.
If you can get enough light, I would scrap the flash entirely. Seriously. A couple shop lights (You can buy these at hardware stores for about $40 BTW) and good color correction can do wonders. Yes, it will be a little hotter but well worth it. Drape some muslin fabric in front (but not touching) the shop lights.
Best of luck on this.
2006-12-06 14:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by NeoArt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound too obvious, but a key point to remember is that objects closest to the flash will get more light. I'd try some different arrangements to get them as close together as possible and also agree with bouncing the flash. Bouncing will be a big help in reducing the effect of the closest person being brightly lit and the person in the back being underexposed.
For more recommedations I'd suggest checking out some of the wedding photographer forums on the web. I'm sure those guys have to shoot big groups all the time.
2006-12-04 10:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by k3s793 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way to group this many people closer together is to sit about half of them down in front of the rest on chairs or couches, whatever is available where you are. Seat the tallest people, so that their heads are closer to the heads of the people behind them. Be sure to turn everyone toward the middle so they look thinner. The standing people will also be able to stand closer together this way. Set your camera to 400 ISO so you'll get the most light without digital noise. Use a tripod so you can set it up and walk around to arrange people without having to pick it up and put it down and have everything change between shots. You'll also be able to smile at them around your camera instead of them looking at the camera itself. It's always easier to smile back at a person than to smile at a camera. I agree with bouncing the light off the ceiling, but not a wall. Another trick is to tape a white piece of cardboard to the top/back of the flash and tilt the head up most of the way, so the flash bounces off the card and is softer. Be sure that your people are not up against the wall, but at least 2 feet or more away. Otherwise you may have harsh shadows behind them, especially if you aim the flash directly at them. Hope this helps.
2006-12-04 12:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by Teddie M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's depends of the distance from where you're shooting.
But the best way is buying a powerful flash.
Also try not to shoot in dark places.
2006-12-04 09:10:15 · answer #5 · answered by Sakura_CJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Errr??? Push the button?!
2006-12-04 08:59:33 · answer #6 · answered by pinkytickle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋