elaine_r

Those are all thoughts that have crossed my mind, as well. The thing is, I don't have a way to really get word of mouth with seniors without a little bit of advertising. Which is why I thought maybe a round of postcards might be a good idea.

 

I do plan to set up an ambassador or referral program (maybe both).

 

It's so hard to know what to do - it all seems to be trial and error so far!

 

Thanks!

I recently started my home-based studio. I'm looking for ways to gain new

clients. I'm primarily focusing on Seniors at the moment. I am looking into

using mailing lists (to send postcards/flyers) and just wanted to know if

anyone has used them. I was wanting some first hand advice. Let me know!

Thanks in advance!

 

Elaine

I shoot primarily digital. I'm starting my own studio and feel that it will come in handy for wedding work (large bridal parties, reception shots, etc).

I am looking to purchase a fixed wide angle lens. Any suggestions?

 

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Shutter speed of 125.

 

 

Dave, this is a newer lens, I don't have to set the aperture manually. I do it all through the camera. And no, the flashes do not fire when hooked through a sync cord to the safe sync when I try to shoot.

 

Matt, I will have to attach my external pentax flash try all of this again.

 

Thank you ALL for your help! Hopefully I can have this problem resolved by tonight!

 

I'll keep you posted!

I am using a sync cord with the meter but not with the camera (no PC sync cord plugin directly on the camera)

I'm also wondering if my camera and my flash units are synced properly. The K10D allows me to wireless fire my units. I also have a safe -sync, but when I attach it and attach the sync cord to it and try the "test" button, nothing happens. So, I plan on tracking down another safe sync to try tomorrow, so I can try firing the flash units while actually connected to the camera.

whoa...more responses than i expected so soon. I'll start by responding to Blake:

 

1) 5 feet at most

2) ISO 400

3) F stop 5.6

4) not completely sure of this answer - but, I place the meter in front of the subject and take my reading there.

5) the lights are at full power

 

 

Now, in response to Russ (I also just got your email)

 

I THOUGHT I knew how to use my meter. I have used other meters in the past, but this one is new to me and just recently purchased.

 

 

I'm almost positive I am letting my lights charge long enough.

Hey all, I'm new to the forums, but in desperate need of some assistance. I

just purchased 4 Interfit Stellar 300 light units, two of which are being used

as softboxes. I am using a Sekonic L-308S light meter and shooting with a

Pentax K10D Digital SLR. All of my images are coming out severely underexposed.

Occasionally, I'll get an image is the severely overexposed, even when I

haven't changed the settings. I am at a loss for what is wrong. Are 300w

lights not sufficient for studio shooting? Or could the lights not have enough

power to be used with softboxes? Please, any and all help is greatly

appreciated! Thanks in advance.

 

Elaine