Originally posted by rochkoh
Well, the way i figured, Clubsnap doesn't need to keep such accounts at all. It's a forum. Should the folks in the forum decide to organise the abovementioned activity, so be it. Clubsnap need not officially organise one. It's like deciding to meet up at Lido for a movie and using Clubsnap's forums to decide on which movie to see.
Would it be possible to get/rent/book a fully furnished photo studio? Is it difficult to get/rent/book one? Is it expensive? I'm new to organising photographic events, so perhaps there're things that do not realise and appreciate.
all guidance is warmly welcomed. I honestly wouldn't mind organising such an event if i knew what is involved. it'll be a good learning experience no?
It depends on what sort of photoshoot you want to organise. If you're talking about studio, generally the equipment is all there. However, it's advisable to have someone there who's familiar with the equipment, which might incur additional costs. There's also makeup, clothing, etc etc.
If it's outdoors... it's quite a different story already. Reflectors are a must... Why? Cos' if you're shooting in a group, i.e. more than 10, setting off fill flash will get you killed by the others.
And also, it helps get rid of the shadows oft-seen, like under the chin, etc. Also... positioning of reflectors. Will there be stands? Or do you require people to hold it up. How about the background? Sometimes, if you're shooting in the open... the background can be very distracting... hence black cloth or camo cloth needs to be brought... not to mention the equipment to be brought along to hang the cloth. Additional equipment needs to be brought along according to the theme of the day. You want to create rain... where are you gonna cart the water in from, and pump it using what?
People neglect this very important fact. But there should only be one person controlling the poses at any one time, or even better all the time (Shouting at the model to turn to face you not included).
Very importantly, someone to coordinate the entire thing, ticking off what's to be brought, who's the model to be hired, etc. It quite defeats the purpose, if all the equipment is there but the person hiring the model turns up and says the model backed out at the last minute. How about wet weather plans?
I'm not too sure about this, but I believe there are some forms to be signed by the model.
Feel free to add in other things I've left out.