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Hi Guys,
I've managed to get the job for a local school's prom, next year.
I will be doing formal shots, as everyone will be dressed up smartly.
I don't currently have any studio lights, nor a backdrop.
I was thinking about getting one of the Interfit kits, as these are the only ones which I can afford - would the EX150 suffice for head and shoulders / 3/4 length and groups (upto around 8 people)?
Better still, would I be able to do this with a speedlight flash (SB600) with an assortment of light modifers (diffusers, dome thingies etc.?)
Backdrop wise, I quite like the idea of one of those ones which you just pull out of a bag and, as if by magic, the wire edges pull it in to shape (like the reflectors off eBay) because as I don't drive, and we don't have a van for a big setup, I'd prefer something more portable.
Anyone got any opinions on those springy-in-a-bag type ones?
Cheers,
S
Buy an Elinchrom D-Lite 2 kit and get better soft-boxes. Then get some spare flash tubes and fuses just in case. Set up test exposure then shoot away on manual. I'd use a cordless flash trigger also. Too many people to stand on a sync cable at these do's
A standard flashgun won't hack it really. The recycle times will be too slow without a Quantum battery pack or similar. last 'prom' I did was less than one hour to do 56 people so about 60 secs per person to get the shot. Not a lot of time to work.
pop up backgrounds are fine I guess. I just bought black velvet from a local haberdashery.
I have a pop up springy background 6 x 8 which I used for prom pics this year.
You need some kind of support for them though.
They don't seem to go exactly flat.
Try these guys,photodeals.co.uk they have a good range of stuff at a not bad price. I use the interfit stellar 3 head kit. You don't say what your budget is. I would also say give Ebay a try portaflash kits are sometimes a real good try for something small portable and easy to use.
Also if it is a big group of people you should make sure you charge a price that everyone will want a picture. It is better to be able to sell more pictures for a small price than a few pictures for a stupid large price.
Main problem with those springy in the bag backdrops is they are great to put up but a real pain in the backside to put back down.
Thanks, Jazzygf.
My budget is around £300 for lighting and backdrop - low, I know.
I was planning on selling images at £5each, for a 7x5" print in a strut mount. I would also offer a 9x6" print in a strut mount for £8.50. This would be posted to the customer as I can't afford onsite printing equipment.
S
Well back drop 2 lights (120watt) is under £200 with photodeals and I have seen the backdrops to on there or on studioflash.co.uk. I would also so think £7.50 and £10 for your prints.
Sorry just noticed studioflash.co.uk do not do backdrops anymore.
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