Originally posted by Mystix
agreed..... better to take advantage of the light in the morning.
Originally posted by zhoufang
Pls let me know if I will need to buy my own film before hand as I do not have 100 speed neg film with me for now.
Will you be expecting big group shots like 50 or more ppl? If so then better ask for MF camera users if you want to see the face of everyone clearly.
Originally posted by Jethro
Tweek, if you need to develop and sort the prints and sleeved & number them a 1 big album, you are welcome to use my lab too.
Originally posted by Raiden II
I'm using film. However, I'm more of wanting to practise my camera shoots of people, so it may be more of a test shots to me, is it alright? I did a wedding shoot before and the results were very good, better than expected. So can I join in? I don't mind paying for the films if you have doubts in my skills. Just want to grab this opportunity to practise. Is it fine with you? I will be using Fuji NPS 160 film and maybe one or two Fuji NPH 400 if weather is bad or for indoors. I can do black and whites if anybody wants.....but bear in mind that they will take a longer time to develop.
Can you confirm the date and time again? I can confirm with you now if there's no problems.
Also, why did you guys choose afternoon? Morning shots are nice....all photographers, agree???
Originally posted by Bluestrike
Ok I'm in!
Originally posted by Raiden II
2pm~4pm is really very hash, really not good for grad photos, I've taken grads before at that timing, it's a no no. The only thing you can hope for is overcast sky, the best pictures you can get in that lighting condition.
I've not been to the botanical gardens for a long time, but I think there isn't much shade at all there. The best location is maybe the Parliament House, at least you don't get harsh weather.
Zhoufang:
I've tried NPC before, find the colours really awful. NPS is still my favourite. You have any photos taken with NPC? Maybe I was wrong, coz I only tried it once.
Originally posted by Raiden II
oic.
I'm not really afraid of film speed coz I'm using a 50 and 85mm lens, both f1.8, more than enough speed.
I tried using reflectors too, don't like the pictures. I would prefer flash instead. But then again, I like my pictures without flash at all...heee.
Originally posted by Raiden II
Those are for portrait shots, not for group shots, forgot to mention that. Of course I have a wide angle, for that matter. I'm using all prime lenses, never looked back ever since I used the cheap Nikon 50mm, it delivers even at 1.8.Anyway, I'm more interested to get the portraits rather than the groups. Remember, I'm the "trial" photographer. haha.
See ya.
Originally posted by zhoufang
If film will be provided I will prefer Fuji reala (pro wedding photograher's favourite for daylight) as I will expect a lot of contrast. A low contrast film is really important. The much cheaper Fuji superia 100 is also very sharp but just have a little more contrast, so will lost more shadow/highlight details
Will you be expecting big group shots like 50 or more ppl? If so then better ask for MF camera users if you want to see the face of everyone clearly.
Originally posted by Raiden II
Digitals, anyone can use, anyone can edit BUT not everyone likes digitals. I find the digi photos look too fake, so unreal.
One good example is to look at the criteria set by the grads, they want film, not digital. Anytime, the good old film prevails. And the satisfaction of processing black and white photos are great, you get to control what you really want and that is skill that needs to be acquired.Well, when you are into photography, costs should come second place!
But well, digis I agree, are good for the advertising media or the journalists where fast results are required. However, just a note, the digis' quality are still not on par with the films.
btw, this is not a debate! Just my 2 cents worth, no hardfeelings.![]()