Hmm Advice needed. Maybe?

[Dennismc]

Hello all,

Well since I am taking this photo thingy serious (heck got me a big lens right? LOL) anyway, since I decided to work at getting better I have been reading and networking and watching etc everything I can.

I came across a local event outing that was being held, its a day long photo shoot, 12 photographers and 12 models, and 3 MUA's. A local professional rented a huge empty warehouse and we all get to just shoot whatever all day. Very small cost, just to help cover the day rental of the building.

I signed up. Its all a TFP type of setup with the models and the MUA's tips only. Figured what the heck have I got to lose right? Except now I am 4 days away from it and really nervous about it. I have seen the work that some of the other photogs have done and I am but a mere guppy in a river of king fish.

Guess what I am looking for it advice or tips or heck even a DONT DO IT YOU FOOL!!!...

I have the d3100, and two lenes mentioned below, as well as the 28 and 50mm manual lens, and should have my 35mm 1.8 afs by then as well. Have the sb600 as well as a couple hot lights and a flash adapter for the umbrella stand and couple catcus v2's So Think I am covered equipment wise for the most part.

[OsmosisStudios]

Dont go in there thinking youre their going to be on par, but also dont assume that youre going to get blown out of the water

Anybody can shoot studio, provided the lighting is set up right. Take the time to learn. Observe others. Go nearer the end of the lineup if there's any way of doing so. Ask questions.

[Dennismc]

There isnt going to be any set pattern to it. Its a sorta free for all. Meet, mingle, talk, shoot, etc.

So I am hopeful that I can get a few good shots through out the day that are keepers. Since its a warehouse, from the pics of it I have seen, it looks to be well lite with natural light, as long as it not to overcast out, plus lots of nooks and and such.

[Jim Poor]

Go for it! Learn what you can and try too hook up with someone "better" than you are at this point as long as they don't mind the company. In a large enough crowd there are plenty of us with the "teacher" personality.

[mosgood]

I would definitely go. Everyone starts at the bottom, & it's an opportunity to learn more. I recommend bringing a notebook to take notes. Take lots of photos, & ask questions.

Enjoy!

[gturner]

ENJOY!!! And ask questions!!

I promise you will learn heaps if you pay attention. You will also learn to move faster and more confidently with your kit.

[Tamster]

I would def go!! As someone else stated, I'm sure you'll learn alot and become for confident in your work! I wish we had something like that around here! Well, we do but it's $350.00! If they ahve it again next year, i might go. Still in the beginning stages right now so i want to learn more first! Go for it! Good luck!

[candleman]

relax.. the "models" are probably just going to be ModelMayhem girls.. they aren;t models really they're just skinny and sometimes do as told.
They proably don't know what a photographer normally does during a shoot anyway, so don't worry about looking like a dork.

I did one like this and intentionally worked away form the other photogs in areas they weren't using.
1. that gave me some privacy to not have them distract the model and crowd around stealing my poses.
2. the model will build a bit of rappor with you and you become a person he/she can listen to, rather than being just another camera.

at least you have a decent photographer/model ratio.

think about your light, watch the other guys to try learn (although many of them will not know what they are doing either)
watch and listen to the other guys as they "work".. you can learn more by shutting up and watching than by asking questions for the sake of it too.

chill and have fun.

[Dennismc]

Thanks,

I am looking forward to it, just nervous, everyone knows I am very wet behind the ears, and are ok with it, a couple of the models are new, but at least 5 of them are actually working models, 3 are coming with one of the other photog's since he has used shot them in the past a lot. The rest are a mix between part time model and pro i guess.

Since its an all day thing for us, I plan on spending a lot of time, watching the others work, and talking to them. (sponge mode). I learn a lot better by being able to SEE what is being done, instead of reading it. (love the kelby training site)

besides if nothing else, will get a LOT of shots of other photographers but seriously I am excited about it, The group that is hosting it, plans on having one every other month, different location. They are a small independent horror film company out of Chicago as well.

[Jim Bryant]

good learning experience..go for it!