Is Model shoot suitable for Newbie?


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tazzy

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Hi,

Just started out on DSLR recently. Was wondering if those model shoots is suitable for newbies? Will the photographers there be free to give advices or usually will be rushing to take their shots?
 

best to get the technique out in a more quieter enviroment first
once you have it then go for the shoot
 

Guess so. Am a newbie too. As long as you ask, you'll be answered (amid the frantic rush for positioning in front of the model, that is).


Hi,

Just started out on DSLR recently. Was wondering if those model shoots is suitable for newbies? Will the photographers there be free to give advices or usually will be rushing to take their shots?
 

Hi,

Just started out on DSLR recently. Was wondering if those model shoots is suitable for newbies? Will the photographers there be free to give advices or usually will be rushing to take their shots?

Why not? Look out for CHARBY models shoot..like his way of assigning the shoots..on top of that you can learn something from the more experience ones there..i won't say "PRO" lahz..because the term "PRO" is used for photog who shoot for a living..
 

Icic... Thanks for the great advice so far.

Is there such thing as a observer for such shoots? Thinking of going to one such shoot to see how it is done so that it will better prepare me for future shoots. Or just go and have a try at an actual shoot... just like on shoot training .. instead of on job training :sweat:
 

can why not, but i think should play around with your setting first bef your vigin attempt;)

btw had anyone use a p&s, 3x zoom cam to take model shoots bef??? wanna noe if any;p
 

As long as you have the money to spend, why not, actual practice on shooting should gain experience faster. It's only a matter of whether you willing to spend the money, and learn to improve on the next shoot.
 

can why not, but i think should play around with your setting first bef your vigin attempt;)

btw had anyone use a p&s, 3x zoom cam to take model shoots bef??? wanna noe if any;p
Why can't use a PnS shoot models?
camera is just a tools, if the person know the PnS camera well, sure can shoot better than many people using a DSLR.
 

I would suggest you pay to attend model shoots, all you need to do is to concentrate on your camera, not to worry to much on the location, lighting, posing etc.. moreover, some seniors will be very happy to guild you alone.

However, for beginning, you may ask your friends to pose for you, if no results able to deliver also doesn't matter, but you will learn slower this way.

But if you try to find some newbie “models” for TFCD session to practice, it maybe not that ideal and too hard for both parties, cos if you can't get the shot right, and the model can't pose, both are unable to deliver results for the TFCD session.
 

Thanks catchlights. Thats a great advice. Maybe got chance can learn from you if happen to go for same shoot in future.

I was thinking that with the seniors guidance, it can shorten my learning curve in terms of proper techniques and setting. By seeing how you guys actually do it, I think I can learn much more. So is there any particular kind of model shoots that will suit newbies.
 

This remind me of someone..

Hahaha include ME :bsmilie: :p

Used my S3IS during paid model shoot.

Kena condemned :bheart: (Wasting money lar, how to shoot good photo with PnS?, shooting with handicap equipment, doesn't own DSLR come photoshoot for wat, playing a fool?)

:nono: Never bring only ur PnS to photoshoot

ppl can argue saying its the equipment that matters, but then it's a sad fact :lovegrin:
 

I concur with Catchlights on this.

I would suggest you pay to attend model shoots, all you need to do is to concentrate on your camera, not to worry to much on the location, lighting, posing etc.. moreover, some seniors will be very happy to guild you alone.

However, for beginning, you may ask your friends to pose for you, if no results able to deliver also doesn't matter, but you will learn slower this way.

But if you try to find some newbie “models” for TFCD session to practice, it maybe not that ideal and too hard for both parties, cos if you can't get the shot right, and the model can't pose, both are unable to deliver results for the TFCD session.
 

Oh btw I am only having kit lens if I am really going for such shoots. Will it be sufficient? Not sure what Lens suits me so did not get any additional ones yet. Got my DSLR recently so kinda tight on budget as well.
 

Oh btw I am only having kit lens if I am really going for such shoots. Will it be sufficient? Not sure what Lens suits me so did not get any additional ones yet. Got my DSLR recently so kinda tight on budget as well.

Do not worry about equipment.

Any DSLR with a kit lens will be more than sufficient for any model shoots. Specialised lenses are only necessary when you know what type of people imagery you are specifically interested in.
 

Oh btw I am only having kit lens if I am really going for such shoots. Will it be sufficient? Not sure what Lens suits me so did not get any additional ones yet. Got my DSLR recently so kinda tight on budget as well.

A 50mm prime lens will be great for potraiture..
 

Well, I started off with my Fujifilm S5500 digital camera (Prosumer) then... You just got to be thick-skinned abit lor... Must dun mind getting trashed by others lor...
 

PnS, kit lens also can shoot model, but they are very hard to get shallow depth of view (yet sharp enough to bring out the subject), nice bokeh, contrast of those D/SLR big appeture prime lens.
 

PnS, kit lens also can shoot model, but they are very hard to get shallow depth of view (yet sharp enough to bring out the subject), nice bokeh, contrast of those D/SLR big appeture prime lens.

Can learn from both ways..learn to pose the models and composition first..i've seen many using top end equipments don't know how to pose models..happily shooting away..get satisfy because picture is sharp, bokeh is nice..but composition and model pose all cannot make it one..
 

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