correct lighting for fashion show?

marybal4

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23 Mar 2007 - 2:02 PM

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I wonder if anyone out there could enlighten me! I have been asked to photograph a fashion show that a group of students have organised as part of their A level leisure exams.

The location of this show is in a shopping centre that has a large central atrium with a clear glass ceiling. The show will take place on the ground floor ( the ceiling is 4 floors up); the 'catwalk' is the down escalater. All the surrounding lighting is largely fleurescent. Therefore I will have a mixture of sunlight and fleurescent light.

I have a Nikon D70. What sort od white balance should I use? Any other tips?
Thanks
Mary

ZenTog

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23 Mar 2007 - 2:12 PM

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I would use a flash gun as a filler to get rid of shadows and to help freeze motion etc

stevekhart

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23 Mar 2007 - 2:18 PM

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Mary the pop-up flash should be fine. What lens are you using? I presume the 18-70? It would be nice to have a friend with you shooting with a long lens to get some shots as they come down on the escalator so you can focus on the waist-high and beauty shots when they pose at the bottom.

marybal4

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23 Mar 2007 - 2:27 PM

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Yes I will be using my 18-70 lense and the only photographer friend I know, is very involved with the show, but great idea, I may ask her if I could borrow her camera - also Nikon and use my 70-210 with it. thank you everyone is being so helpfull. I need to walk the dogs now but any futher comments will be greatfully received and I shall reply later.