First photo shoot... tips?
A friend of mine has asked me to take photos of her little boy in May. He is 3. I've never done a photo shoot before, let alone with a squirmy toddler.
I have a Nikon d90 and will be mostly using my Nikon 50mm lens. I'll pull out my 70-300mm if I have to as well. We will be outside in a park in Downtown Portland, OR... lots of people around.
Can anyone give me any tips? What to expect? How to deal with a child during a shoot? What sort of equipment will I need besides my camera and lenses? Also, are there any reasonably priced lenses (prime or zoom) that you would recommend for portraits? I'm thinking about another lens for this.
I'm completely new to shoots - which my friend knows - but I still want to be as professional and prepared as I can be. Any advice at all is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Kate
KISS (Keep It Simple n Silly)
Use what you have, if you over kill in a public setting you may draw attention to your self and find you may be asked to produce a license or asked to leave private property. Practice, go to the location with a stuffed animal during the time of day you plan on shooting. Practice see you natural light, how the crowds are, any other distractions, ect. The mother knows her child and should know what peaks his interest. Lets say he likes toy cars and yellow, buy a yellow toy car age appropriate for him, to use as a bribe. Kids dont like sun light in their eyes, nor a lot of wind in their faces. Think of clean photos and work your way to the messy, food and play shots last. Interaction with a colorful flower is always a winner.
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