mpburton

Ya, that has generally worked out OK and then I just have to wait until they have taken a breath before getting a face shot, or try to talk in such a way that it dosn't relaly require me to think terribly much about what I'm saying - but I've only had varing amounts of luck with that so far...

(smile) Well, um ok - I get it that "it should just be second nature" and all of that. I suppose I'm looking for tips and tricks on how to get to that place...

Ok, so I've got the equipment (D20, two strobes, background) and I can get the

models (friends, people I approach, various groups I'm associated with) but how

do I bring it all together?

 

I get into a photo shoot, I'll have a prop or two, and maybe a few ideas - but I

get so lost in the process of taking the shot I want that I don't provide any

direction to the model(s). They end up feeling undirected. I'm very interested

in macro shots, which dosn't really require the model to do much - but right...

you always want to get "The Look" that blows past the photographer and directly

connects the model to the audience.

 

Any ideas?

Oh, but I love my 20D so much, I could not part with it... I put both my 18-105 and my 17 up on eBay and we'll see if they sell enough for me to get the IS!

Has anyone used any of the 18-300mm lenses? Are they worth their salt?

 

Thanks for the feedback so far!

I am a happy 20D owner, and I find some my best shots happen unplanned. For that

reason, I always carry around my 20D so I don't miss out on that "one really

amazing shot."

 

My issue is the amount of glass I end up weighing myself down with.

 

Right now I am in the possession of three lenses; the kit EFS 18-55, a Canon

Ultrasonic 28-105, and a TokinaAT-X PRO 17mm.

 

It is most certainly not the most optimal setup. The kit lenses amazingly light

along with providing a decent wide-angle shot suffers bring being a medium-low

quality lens and doesnﾒt have much "punch" for distance. The 28-105 is fast,

relatively heavy, gets relatively good distance, but can't be used for anything

approaching wide-angle. The 17mm is great for wide angle but doesnﾒt have much

flexibility.

 

What I would like is an all around solid single lens that would allow me to

leave the others at home when I'm just out on the town. I don't have oodles of

money, so I'm probably looking at the $200-$400 range.

 

Any suggestions?