Volunteer Services for Graduation Photoshoot

[Tweek]

Hi,

my bunch of friends and I are thinking of taking one whole day for a photoshoot of us in our grad gowns. Probable locations of the shoot will be NUS, botanical gardens, fullerton area etc. At first we intended to use ourselves as photographers, but realise that it will be quite a hassle. So we are wondering if anyone here would like to volunteer their services for the photoshoot?

The day will most probably be next Sunday, and as mentioned above, we will be going to a few places. We will provide the film, development and transport, and our equipment (all low-end stuffs) if necessary. You may view the photos after they are developed or print a copy for yourself but we need to keep the negatives.

I know it sounds silly that we are not paying for the services, cos this is just an idea that we have and we're just wondering if anyone would volunteer for the purpose of a photoshoot opportunity. So this is just a survey at a preliminary stage, nothing is confirmed yet, but if response is good then we will decide to go ahead with the photoshoot.

THanks for any replies!

[Darren]

Anyone interested to help out fellow ClubSNAPpers?

Can turn this into an outdoor portrait photoshoot with willing models (btw, any females in your group, cos sure to be lots of willing photogs if there are ... ).

Tweek - if you can give us an approx. number in your party then we can tailor photogs to suit eg. 1 photog to 2 grads. (if there are interested parties that is).

Also, apart from photogs, may need an assistant or two to help with reflectors etc. (if anyone has reflectors that is).

A lot of unknowns here, but I think its worthwhile for you to ask. Tentatively, I can volunteer my services but need to confirm once the date is firmed up.

[Bluestrike]

Quote: Originally posted by Darren Anyone interested to help out fellow ClubSNAPpers? Can turn this into an outdoor portrait photoshoot with willing models (btw, any females in your group, cos sure to be lots of willing photogs if there are ... ). Tweek - if you can give us an approx. number in your party then we can tailor photogs to suit eg. 1 photog to 2 grads. (if there are interested parties that is). Also, apart from photogs, may need an assistant or two to help with reflectors etc. (if anyone has reflectors that is). A lot of unknowns here, but I think its worthwhile for you to ask. Tentatively, I can volunteer my services but need to confirm once the date is firmed up.

and I'll be your PA ........

[andre]

i got 32 inch photoflex (white-silver) reflector...

[Larry]

Tweek, what format are you thinking of shooting? 35mm or medium? or even digital?

[willyfoo]

I've got a reflector as well..

[ckiang]

If 6 x 7 format is desired, I can offer my services.

Regards
CK

[Tweek]

Quote: Originally posted by Darren Anyone interested to help out fellow ClubSNAPpers? Can turn this into an outdoor portrait photoshoot with willing models (btw, any females in your group, cos sure to be lots of willing photogs if there are ... ). Tweek - if you can give us an approx. number in your party then we can tailor photogs to suit eg. 1 photog to 2 grads. (if there are interested parties that is). Also, apart from photogs, may need an assistant or two to help with reflectors etc. (if anyone has reflectors that is). A lot of unknowns here, but I think its worthwhile for you to ask. Tentatively, I can volunteer my services but need to confirm once the date is firmed up.

thanks Darren for your reply. We should have about 6-8 people for the photoshoot, and yes, there are females. 1 photographer to 2 grads sound good, I think the workload and attention-load is quite reasonable. Wah if there are reflectors all the better, we didn't even intend to use those stuffs!

So are BS, Willy, andre, firefox, ckiang etc willing to volunteer? It yes, then it sounds like the photoshoot might just materialise! And thanks to everyone for your enthusiasm.

[Tweek]

Quote: Originally posted by firefox13 Tweek, what format are you thinking of shooting? 35mm or medium? or even digital?

we should be staying to the conventional 35mm, although digital is fine as well (but need resolution of higher than 2MP cuz we may want to print large).

[Bluestrike]

Quote: Originally posted by Tweek we should be staying to the conventional 35mm, although digital is fine as well (but need resolution of higher than 2MP cuz we may want to print large).

ok can I can do it but need more info and how to get the overall things in place~~

I'm shooting digital!

[Larry]

Quote: Originally posted by Tweek The day will most probably be next Sunday...

oh shucks!!! i was gonna volunteer but i'll be in MY next weekend onwards for a couple days... sorry Tweek. if it's any other day, lemme know and i'll be happy to contribute my camera...

[tomshen]

Tweek, i am working in NUS. u may contact me even in other time slots, formal/informal, digital/print shots, free of charge. PM me if u want the 'service'.

[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by Tweek thanks Darren for your reply. We should have about 6-8 people for the photoshoot, and yes, there are females. 1 photographer to 2 grads sound good, I think the workload and attention-load is quite reasonable. Wah if there are reflectors all the better, we didn't even intend to use those stuffs! So are BS, Willy, andre, firefox, ckiang etc willing to volunteer? It yes, then it sounds like the photoshoot might just materialise! And thanks to everyone for your enthusiasm.

If you really want to print big, especially for the large groupshots, then I suggest doing it on medium format. Have a Minolta IV F incident light meter as well.

Regards
CK

[andre]

plz confirm the date and time first..... coz sunday i have tight schedule...

-Andre

[mylau]

I need exact date and time before committing. Please provide more info.

[Tweek]

thanks a lot for all your replies. Ok I will discuss with my friends on this and will return soon with a decision, and also a confirmation on the date and time. I understand that this thing is still a bit uncertain at this stage, so it is ok if anyone wishes to indicate interests but not sure of the commitment, cuz we won't hold anyone to it.

ckiang, actually I only meant blow up like 8R lah..hehe...so don't need medium format. A bit hard to convince my friends to pay more for medium format cuz they don't really know much about photography, they probably think that all films only come in one size.

mylau, offtopic here, I haven't receive the EF500 manual yet leh! Just wanna check, have you sent it yet? Thanks!

[mylau]

Hi Tweek, I've been very busy preparing for National Day Celebration in my school, I have not got the chance to go to the post office, however be rest assured that I will sent the manual to you.

Sorry for the delay.

[Falcon]

Good to see fellow clubsnappers so helpful. Which fac are you fr tweek? I still have to work hard in NUS for another 3 more years..

[Tweek]

no problem, mylau. Just a bit anxious to learn the functions of the flash that's all.

hi falcon, I was from mechanical engineering, you?

[song]

Quote: Originally posted by Tweek thanks a lot for all your replies. Ok I will discuss with my friends on this and will return soon with a decision, and also a confirmation on the date and time. I understand that this thing is still a bit uncertain at this stage, so it is ok if anyone wishes to indicate interests but not sure of the commitment, cuz we won't hold anyone to it. ckiang, actually I only meant blow up like 8R lah..hehe...so don't need medium format. A bit hard to convince my friends to pay more for medium format cuz they don't really know much about photography, they probably think that all films only come in one size. mylau, offtopic here, I haven't receive the EF500 manual yet leh! Just wanna check, have you sent it yet? Thanks!

Tweek, although i am also graduating this year, i volunteer my c4040z for your large print. Do you think it is enough. But confirm again when u got a date.