mike_godwin1

<p>I'm sorry, this is just to funny not to share:</p>

<p><a href="http://youtu.be/-S3NFW2c7hA">MWAC Attack-Episode 1: The Camera</a></p>

<p><a href="http://youtu.be/lHl1XuvwfsA">MWAC Attack- Episode 2: Family Posing That's REAL</a></p>

<p><a href="http://youtu.be/C7rymjezXGU">MWAC Attack-Episode 3: The Importance of Accessories in Professional Photography</a></p>

<p>I picked up the Fotodiox Pro Octagon Softbox to use with my Alien Bees and it works fine. The only complaint I might have it they smell strange.</p>

<p>I hate doing weddings and I avoid them like the plague but I somehow keep getting sucked into them by friends and other photographers needing help. <br>

Besides the technical advice here you should also make a list of things to photograph. Some of them could be:<br>

Licence<br>

Rings (looks good standing up between the pages of a bible, or whatever they are using, with a shallow DOF)<br>

Their shoes<br>

The flowers<br>

Google a list and get some other ideas.<br>

I always photograph what the woman wants since guys don't seem to buy many photos anyway.</p>

<p>Just my $0.02<br>

Have fun.</p>

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<p>Pollution? I see the glory of Mankind.</p>

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<p>The glory ends when you are trying to do any night photography or observing.<br>

<a href="http://www.noao.edu/education/gsmt/lp">Light Pollution Map</a></p>

 

<p>So much light pollution.</p>

<p>When I shoot children, I know I get about 15 minutes of shooting time. After that, you have lost them. I use lots of big stuffed toys for them to sit it and have a parent or someone else the child knows stand behind me so they are at least looking toward the camera. As for lights, I use a large umbrella behind me (to the right) and another one to my left more in front of me. I get down to their level and shoot as fast as possible for each pose. The camera is set at 1/200 since that is the max I can go with a flash and around f/5.6 - f/8 at iso 50 ('cause I like shooting at iso 50). I meter the lights before the child shows up so everything is set to go.<br>

More established pros will have other ways to do it but this is what I do.</p>

<p>Pick up a copy of "Light: Science and Magic". Great book.<br>

If you want to start with a one light setup, I suggest the "The Beginner Bee" setup from Alien Bees:<br>

<a href="http://www.paulcbuff.com/pkg-beginnerbee.php">The Beginner Bee</a><br>

You can build on this. I have 5 lights now but I use 3 mostly.<br>

You can pickup cheaper softboxes on Amazon that have the speed rings that fit Alien Bees lights. I have 2. A small one and a large one. I use umbrellas on the rest but sometimes use a cereal box as a snoot for a hair light. Here's what my setup looks like:<br>

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Enjoy!</p>

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<p>Sorry about that. I usually do put something in the msg but I got busy while posting and just clicked the button without thinking..</p>

<p><a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44974230/ns/today-entertainment/#.TqAyW3LW5_4">Photographer who shot rock's golden age dies</a></p>

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<p>I have the same issue when I got my second light. 800 or 400. I got the 800. Figured I could always turn it down if needed. A little tough to turn up a 400.. In the immortal words of Tim Allen, "More Power!"</p>

<p>Instead of using a flash, use the continuous lighting setup you're used to. If you don't have enough lights, use reflectors with what you have.</p>

<p>Pick up a copy of "Light Science and Magic". It is really a great help with lighting.</p>

<p><a href="http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2011/08/29/306613/chabot-against-first-amendment/">Federal Appeals Court Suggests Rep. Chabot’s Town Hall Camera Ban Violated The Constitution</a></p>

<p>I doubt your photo business class will tell you what to charge. I know mine didn't. This link may help a little:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.photographersindex.com/stockprice.htm">http://www.photographersindex.com/stockprice.htm</a></p>

 

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<p>Since when can you use underscores in a domain name?<br>

Must be something new.</p>

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<p>Replace the underscore with whatever the name is. Mine would be cowtownphotography or cowtownphoto. Unless you were just asking in jest, then LOL! ;-)</p>

<p>I use _photgraphy.com for my main business site and _photo.com for my gallery and online store with smugmug.</p>

<p>As for the _.com, I use that for just my name mikegodwin.com. Just a personal website for fun.</p>

<p>I'll catch some flak for this but, why not pickup a used 30D for right now and use the saved money to get good glass? I use my 30D for my street/biker photos and my used original 5D for the studio.</p>

<p>http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/07/08/7026327-spectacular-liftoff-how-he-gets-those-shuttle-images</p>

<p>Link may act strange. Seems to work now..</p>

<p>Here's some help:<br>

<a href="../equipment/dslr-sensor-cleaning/">http://www.photo.net/equipment/dslr-sensor-cleaning/</a></p>

<p>Get a copy of "Light: the Science and Magic". It will help a lot..</p>

<p>I picked up a copy of Portrait Professional. I think it was about $65. Best money I've spent in a while. I use it as a plugin in CS4.</p>

 

<p>I always ask. I've had people wanting things removed, left on, and one of each. Whatever makes them happy and me cash..</p>

<p>The last instructor I had for a portrait class did senior portraits for a living. He kept telling us that 8x10s are the biggest seller, so if we wanted to make money doing portraits, we needed to learn to crop for 8x10 in our viewer. He would ding us grade points if our work was to tight.</p>

<p>I mostly shoot motorcycle events and portraits. After the class I really started looking at how I framed the shots and started framing portraits more for an 8x10 crop. Going along with what everyone else is saying, I like having more room to work with in post anyway.</p>

<p>Just my $0.02</p>

<p>My son's company had the same issue. They bought a large Pelican type case and a couple of large soft foam blocks. They cut out the foam with slots and holes for 4 Alien Bees, stands, cords, and umbrellas. Works great. You could also just ship the stuff via Fedex or UPS.</p>

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<p>I've always heard that memory is the second thing to go..</p>