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Man In A Hat
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Yes indeedy folks I couldnt resist adding a discussion board for all things photographic to this little corner. I will be posting photos of one and all very soon...promise!
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Whimwham
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent...I could do with some photo help!
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Man In A Hat
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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Well just ask away! I am more than happy to assist with all photograpically related question!
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Minnie the Minxtress
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Well - you are clever MIAH.... I am about to start my final module for this academic year and I was hoping to hire out the photographic studio in college. I've never done this before, and although the tutors are very helpful, I was wondering if you had any tips or hints about setting up a studio with regards to lighting etc? |
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Miss Kitty Lou
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Ooooh, I'm a happy Kitty now, I could talk photography for hours! I love it even more than shoes!
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Man In A Hat
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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| LittleMinxtress wrote: | | Well - you are clever MIAH.... I am about to start my final module for this academic year and I was hoping to hire out the photographic studio in college. I've never done this before, and although the tutors are very helpful, I was wondering if you had any tips or hints about setting up a studio with regards to lighting etc? |
Lighting wise the big thing is think carefully about what you want first. I would recommend using one of the following twi lighting set ups
1. USe two big soft boxes each 45 degrees from your subject. If shooting against a black background thats it, if shooting against a white background, also aim a light at the background and ensure its two stops lighter than your subject. (if using black backdrop make sure its two stops darker than your subject) - this set up is called the page three set up as it has been used for that for so long
2. For moody shadows or nudes use one light with a snoot at 90 degrees to subject.
For high key images use the same lighting rig and adjust exposure on camera.
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lushem
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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minx, if you need a model, i would be happy to oblige, being so near and that xx
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Man In A Hat
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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see as soon as there is a mention of nude photography they all come out of the wood work..
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DarklyDelicious Millicent
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Well this thread was well times MIAH...
I said i would ask if you MIAH could tell me how much it would REALLY cost to have a photo in poster size????
Any ideas?
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Selena Lix
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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i was gonna ask how much do professionals usually charge- what is a good price and when should you be wary?
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Man In A Hat
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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| DarklyDelicious Millicent wrote: | Well this thread was well times MIAH...
I said i would ask if you MIAH could tell me how much it would REALLY cost to have a photo in poster size????
Any ideas?
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Yes indeed. Posters XL provides very large prints as poster or canvas, poster format 200 x 100 cm £79.99. In honety i dont know how good they are as i get all my large format printing done on a proffesional Epson A1 printer - and i just fling the guy the odd bottle of port!
This is not the only option though. Exhibition size prints of 10x15inches mounted look superb, and means you can go for a Fuji Crystal Archive print . I dont know how much these cost as i i get discounted rates, but i expect £12 or so. I would highly recomend Fuji Crystal archive prints!The display of a photograph is 80% in the mounting and the framing.
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Man In A Hat
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| Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Selena Lix wrote: | | i was gonna ask how much do professionals usually charge- what is a good price and when should you be wary? |
Well it does vary hugely. Some people charge £20 with one print, but then charge £75 for each 6x4 print you want. The thing to be sure of is knowing what you are getting up front. Look at the photographers work, and decided if you like it. I know that sounds like a simple thing, but lots of people just dont do it. Next thing to do is establish:
How long the session is
Is make up and hair provided
How many prints will you get
How much are additional prints
Do they offer a CD of the prints
Can you upload the pics to the web
Will the shoot be in a studio, outdoors, or in your own home
Personally I provide a CD with the pics on, and permission to print images yourself, and use them unedited on the web.
This is a big consideration on cost.
A photographer who charges £20 for a shoot and then £75 for a 6x4 print, is going to give you 4 small prints for £300 while another photographer may give you CD so you can get 100 prints done if you want for the same cost.
Which funnily enough is what i do...
For a london shoot, in a studio, with make up and hair by our very own Ruby Rose, 2 1/2 hour shoot and 20 9x6 prints, + a CD of the images cost £300.
There are some cheaper, and some more expensive. As with anything have a look around and find someone who is providing what you want.
A big word of caution. Never book a photographer that insists you come to a shoot alone!
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Minnie the Minxtress
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:08 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you darling hatster.x |
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Selena Lix
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:12 am Post subject: |
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thank you very much MIAH - its good to know what to look for and when to be cautious 
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Ruby Rose
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:19 am Post subject: |
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Quite frankly I think everyone should book the Hatster, his work is wonderful - of course I am slighty biased 
Ruby
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