jeff_bogle

<p>Need Help. I was asked by local realtor to take about 50+ professional images of a home in town. The thing is, I've technically never shot "real estate photography". I would love to do it, but I just don't know where to begin. Pricing, lighting, best lens, tricks of the trade, etc. I want to present myself to this realtor as quickly and as professionally as possible. Any suggestions, hints would be helpful. THanks! Jeff B.</p>

<p>Which file format would be most suitable if I were to burn images to a disc and then have the images printed from the disc? The pictures were shot in RAW and I've worked on them in Lightroom. Now, as far as putting them on a disc, I'm not quite sure which would give the best resolution...or does it matter? Thanks, Jeff</p>

<p>Thanks to everyone who responded. All your suggestions and curiousities have been helpful. Have a great weekend.</p>

<p>Thanks Nadine. OK, I'll be more specific. 5 hours at the most...this is there suggestion. Fairly small wedding. 5 groomsmen and 5+ brides maids. I have no assistant, unfortunately. I'm looking at 2 hours prior to wedding ceremony, 1 hour during, and 2 hours after for the reception. Again, this is really all I can go on. We are in the "let's talk" phase of shooting the wedding. I just want to be able to give them a good figure of what to expect as far as total final images and amount of images they can choose for the album. Thanks again for the response and the link.</p>

<p>In need of assistance. 2 questions: First, what is a good number of total images shot during a typical wedding. Roughly 3-4 hours total. <br>

Secondly, what is the typical amount of images to be displayed making a wedding album. <br>

I know these questions are somewhat vague, but it's the best I can give. Any feedback would be appreciated. <br>

Thanks, Jeff B.</p>

A potential client has come to me and wants me to shoot gems/rocks for their business to put to on display on

their website. All the products are relatively small and should be able to be shot in a soft light box. I was

told that there would be about 70 items to be photographed, roughly. Question - what would be the best way to

approach this, and more importantly, what would be a reasonable fee for this shoot? I'm planning on renting a

macro, preferably a 60mm f/2.8 lens, and I will most likely have to purchase a light box. Would that be an

appropriate lens or are there any other macros that would do well. I shoot with a Canon 30D. Thanks for any

input that you all would have. Jeff B.

<p>Does anyone know of a good website that talks about creative techniques of taking family portraits? Not your typical "everyone wear the same clothing/let's all hold hands type" portraits but something that really catches the creative eye? I have a shoot this weekend, and even though I feel confident in my creativity, it sometimes gets monotonous. I want to spice it up a little bit. I don't want to disappoint this client. I'm shooting with a canon 30D with a 24-70mm L series lens as well as a 50mm 1.4 prime. I would appreciate any input in the matter. Thanks! Jeff </p>

<p>Thanks Faysal! </p>

<p>Thanks for the response Matt. Actually, both. I'm trying to look for a way to design something simple and professional, as well as putting it as a label on all my images to be viewed later. I googled "design business logo" etc. and everything that came up were websites that had bad graphics and whatnot for your business. Any suggestions? </p>

<p>I'm a newcomer with associating photography with business and I was curious how/where would I be able to design a logo to apply to my images for my website/facebook/etc. <br>

For some reason I'm sort of lost on this topic and I would appreciate any input. Thanks - Jeff B. </p>

<p>Thanks Mark!</p>

<p>Thanks Patrick. I guess the reality of it is, is that my creative side wants to, essentially, start from scratch and buy a mac but the smart thing would be pretty much just to upgrade from what I already have. I have an HP 2.40 GHz Intel Premium 4 with a 320 GB hard drive. I guess I'm just really trying to figure out what would be the most effective way to run my software programs, photoshop CS4, Lightroom 2.0, etc. along with everything else. By the way, excuse me for my lack of computer knowledge, it's still something I just haven't grasped yet! Ha. </p>

<p>I was just wondering if a drawing tablet would be worth the purchase for my new business. I am an advanced amatuer photographer just starting up my business and I spend quite a lot of time in both photoshop and lightroom editing my photos. I have been using the programs for a few years now, and I am quite accustomed to them, but if a drawing tablet would save most importantly time, but also effectiveness, than I would be more than willing to buy one. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jeff Bogle</p>

<p>Thanks for the input! I will look into all the suggestions. </p>

<p>I am in the process of finding a "photographer friendly" computer for my business and was curious to know if you all had any input into what would be the best for filing, organizing, etc. Both desktops/laptops are good for me, as long as I can get the most out of there performance. Thanks! Jeff Bogle</p>

<p>Thank you Dean! That was the company that called me. That's all I needed to know...and thanks for everyone else that responded as well. By the way Dean, do you know of anything else that is worth while or is it merely a waste of time. Basically, I have shot a couple of weddings but for the most part, I'm not ready for that line of work yet. I have pretty much kept to events and family portraits and the like. Thanks.</p>

<p>I'm in the process of starting my own photography business, and recently I was contacted by a leads company that had gotten a hold of my business. Anyway, I was curious to know whether or not this would be a good idea to go into. Essentially, what they do is advise potential clients who visit their website that is looking for a specific photographer (events, portraits, weddings, etc.) who to contact and then they give them my name and number. From that it is basically up to me to seal the deal. Apparently the fees range from $12.99 to $20+ if the deal is done. I'm supposed to speak with a representative here soon, so I don't know all the details. Again, I am just curious to know if this is worth my time and more importantly, my money. Any advice would help. Thanks. Jeff Bogle</p>

<p>I'm shooting my first wedding this weekend. Although it is my first, it's quite small, and I feel like it will be a perfect "starter" wedding. I was just curious about really one main aspect of the occasion. When shooting the entire event, particularly pre-ceremony, how much time should I stick shooting the Bride, and what should be the main focal points leading up to the ceremony? I feel pretty comfortable with the ceremony and reception, but the pre-ceremony is where I want to feel more structured. Thanks - Jeff B.</p>

<p>Thank you William W. You are very kind in sharing your extensive knowledge of photography to me so that I can better my preparations for the future. If I ever post another question for help, I hope you respond! Thanks - Jeff</p>

<p>No worries Michael S. We all know sometimes it's hard to "read" sarcasm/humor in writing. <br>

1. To John's question - I simply just told her we'll see, in a polite way. I didn't want to get on her bad side. A lot of these people are the "who's who" of the town, and I guess I couldn't rule out the situation. <br>

2. I guess why I'm questioning the whole situation is that (A) - She didn't seem to be your typical "point-and-shoot" casual photographer who was just taking a couple shots. She had a Canon 40D strapped around her neck with a nice piece of glass attached to it. (I was so busy though, I honestly maybe saw her use it once or twice. So I know she wasn't an additional photographer that was hired.) and (B) how do I convince my client not to do that idea (because I'm 99% positive the woman gave my client the same 5 minute speel about the mac photo album as she gave me) considering my client and I already discussed making an album, if they choose, from my prints.</p>

<p>First off, thanks for everyone's reply's. I appreciate the info. Second off, everyone shouldn't look into the word "stealing" that I used in my headline so literally. It was merely a phrase to get you alls attention. Maybe she was being sneaky, or maybe she honestly didn't know I was hired to do the job...who knows. And lastly, to Michael S. please don't throw remarks at me saying I've led a sheltered existance because of using the term "stealing". I've in fact lived in three poverished countries, doing intense work and seeing and aiding things that people have never even thought of...all on my own...and by the way, I also didn't post that quote that you rethreaded. Sorry for the negativity folks, but I have no room for people who jump to conclusions about who I am or how I've lived. Thanks again. All your input will come in handy down the road. </p>

<p>Yes, it was a paying job, but unfortunately, under a very broad range of an agreement. Like I said, I'm new at this. There were no contracts written or signed, just verbal. I know the family quite well, so I was going under the assumption that there would be no hassle...and there hasn't been from the actual clients. In fact they've already paid in full. </p>

<p>This past weekend I shot a 90th birthday party with over 100 people and worked straight for about 2 hours getting some really good candid and group photos. Anyway, I'm trying to get my business started up and running, and a lady at the party came to me with her camera in hand and she said "after the party, give me your pictures and I'll put them on my mac to make a "mac photo album" for the hosts." I'm not familiar with this, or what I should be entitled to. What do I do? SHould I tell her no, should I ask for something in return? I am honestly clueless. Needless to say, this is one of the main aspects that I need to focus on everyday. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks. jeff</p>

<p>Thanks for everyone's advice! I just finished the party and the pix do look great. As was obvious with the lenses that I own, i wasn't able to capture too many group shots with 5+ people in the shot, but I really didn't have to do too many of those. I stuck with using the 50mm 1.4, along with my 420ex speedlite on a stroboframe and eveything worked out great! My next investment is definitely a wide-angle lens. The funny thing about it was, the most well-known photographer in my city was at the party...and he's was probably looking at my lens...and flash...and camera, saying "you amatuer." Thanks again.</p>

<p>Thanks so much everyone. I appreciate it.</p>