Steven Rowley

I have an EOS Rebel and a Sunpak flash. Do photos tend to turn out

better on Tv, Av, M, etc. What's your experience with these?

Thanks Richard. That's what I was thinking, but I just couldn't get it down in writing. How would that way vary using auto vs manual on the flash?

I have a Canon EOS 35mm and use a Sunpak flash. The flash has two

auto modes and a manual mode. When used as fill light, are there any

exposure tricks to get the flash to reduce the light output. For

example: with the flash on manual, if the flash says f8 from 12ft

away, could I just use that setting but shoot from 15ft for example.

Any ideas would be appreciated. I'm probably making this more

complex than it has to be.

Has anyone else heard the story about the naked man outside of a Wal-

mart in Maryland? Read the link

http://www.nbc4.com/news/4049432/detail.html Is Wal-mart in the

right since the photographer was on their property?

Just to see what kind of reply I'd get, I emailed my state and two adjoining states and asked them if there are any state laws about what things are illegal to photograph in the state(MN,SD,ND). I received the same answer from all 3. Each of them sited "child pornography" as being the only thing on their books that is illegal to photograph. It's funny too, that 2 of the 3 states mentioned their trespassing codes about staying off of private property. Otherwise they said there are no laws restricting photography. The local air bases & nuke plants are of no photographic interest to me, so I should be covered.

Does anyone know of a place(federal website, etc) where it says, in

writing, what is illegal to photograph in the U.S? I've read some

thing here that say nuke plants, military bases, bridges, post

offices, etc. What is true, and what isn't. Some of the post have

conflicting responses.

I read a post on another website about a photographer who did a

girl's senior pics. Then the father came back and demanded that the

photographer turn the copyright over to him. How often does this

come up? Doesn't someone coming to you to have their photo taken

qualify as "work for hire", or is it all in the wording of the papers

signed. Is it necessary to have something in print that says the

photographer retains the copyright?

I'm curious as to how many of you actually register your best work

with the U.S. Copyright Office, and what methods use use. I know

it's not necessary, but wouldn't hurt. I've read about putting a

bunch on 1 cd and registering them as a group that way.

Assuming I need a release because I may want to sell it.

I would like to know what you do and say when it comes to having

strangers sign a release. For example, you see a person in the ideal

photo op. Whether you ask to take their photo first, or take the

photo and then approach them, what do you say to get a total stranger

to sign, and do you get many leery people who think they're signing

away too many rights, and how do you explain the release? Thanks

This shows the diversity of ideas and opinions on this site. I used to give a cd of all of the high res photos, but found info on a few threads where some people said it was crazy to give high res files. It's good to have many opinions. Just remember to take everything you read with a grain of salt.

I've chosen to give 1 - 8x10 on standard photo paper. Not the best, but not the worst photo either. Something to get their attention and make them want more. I also like to give a cd with all of the images, in low resolution. The 8x10 seems to work better for me than just giving a cd with images. The ability to instantly see good results creates a desire for more prints instead of just looking at them on the computer when they get home. Make sure the photos on the cd are low resolution so that the person cannot print good prints themselves. It makes them come to you to order prints.

Just curious! Do many people keep track of exposure settings when

shooting? Digtial or 35mm. How necessary is it? Is that something

mainly for beginners?

Does anyone have any techniques or strategies they use when

approaching people who don't want to be photographed because they

feel they don't look good.

I'm a big believer in technique more than equipment. For example, my

boss shoots and processes his own photos. He has a $3000-$4000

camera/flash setup, and I swear I can get better photos with a

disposable p&s. Not bragging, just a comment. I read where the guy

who shot the Sport Illus Swimsuit issue about 3 yrs ago did it all

with a $300 p&s camera. Just curious as to your personal experiences

with this. Have you had any great photos from what would not be

considered a top notch camera. Like some people say, better to carry

a inexpensive camera all the time, instead of not carrying $5000

worth because it's too clumsy.

Does anyone have any experience dealing with the legalities of using

photos of a place that no longer exists? There is a complex where I

live that was built with a rustic/western look to it. The place is

abandoned now and supposedly destined to be demolished. It's a neat

looking place. I want to take photos of it before it's gone, but am

wondering if a release will be necessary in the future. The people

who owned it from the 60's to 2000 aren't in the picture. It's the

new owners that may tear it down. Just looking for someone with the

same experience to give some pointers. Thanks.

I use a 100mm from 10-15ft away.

P.S. The person is really shy about being photographed for this reason.

I've been trying to shoot someone whose face appears "normal", but

when photographed, her face appears "flat". I've tried different

angles, dim - brighter light, closer, back farther. Any suggestions

with what to do about this problem. This is the first time I've had

this problem.

Can anyone tell me what the steps are to correct for tungsten

lighting in PS 5.

How much heat can they handle and how far away from the actual

fixture or bulb should they be placed?

Does anyone know what the relationship of watts to f-stops is for

tungsten lighting. For example, just to get my point across; is a

100watt bulb 1 stop different than a 75watt.

Garry, thanks for the reply. I guess what I'm looking for is to get some kind of average where people are starting from. 100w, 500, etc. I checked out your photo to see who I was getting advice from. You look familiar :) Just kidding.

I use a Fuji Pro series digital camera, and tried my hand at tungsten

portraits this past weekend. With the color balance set to tungsten,

they turned out fine. I'm curious as to what other people use for

tungsten lighting as far as watts, distances, number of lights, and

so on. Any other tips or suggestions would be appreciated too.

Thanks.

I'm looking for a descent, but not expensive, wireless slave to be

triggered by my on camera flash. Any recommendations?