This is a night job and I don't have any lighting, only my stupid flash. What kind of inexpensive lighting should I get? They are paying me alot and I really want to do a quality job. Thanks!!!
2007-01-12 04:23:13 · 6 answers · asked by Joan H 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Head for you nearest professional camera shop and see if they rent gear. I live in a smaller city, and I know of 2 shops that rent lights, cameras, and lenses. They also throw in free advice for the asking.
2007-01-12 04:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If they are paying your alot, I would buy some good lighting units on a credit card, then pay it off with your payment from the job. Just think, if you do a nice job, it could lead to more jobs and even better money, so I think it is worth the investment. If you just take a pic with the regular flash, why bother hiring you? I'm sure most of the people there have their won cameras. They hire someone because they expect you will deliver a better quality print than they can achieve on their own.
2007-01-12 04:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by melouofs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends what you're shooting.
I assume it is outdoor work.
If it's distant work you need some good spotlights.
If it's closework you can get away with low level background and flash.
If it's medium distance some colour balance sunfloods will probably do.
Without a shoot plan it's hard to know what to suggest.
2007-01-12 04:33:15 · answer #3 · answered by Do not trust low score answerers 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the simplest answer to your problem is getting a decent hot shoe attachment flash for your camera. They give the best and the most flash for the money.............
2007-01-12 17:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to answer your question. You gave no details, But, here's one idea. Paint with light. If you're a photographer like you say, you'll know what it is.
2007-01-12 06:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are getting paid well, don't go cheap on the lighting, that will turn around an bite you in your backside forever.
2007-01-12 07:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋