This is the second year that I have been asked by a co-worker to shoot her daughter's birthday. I guess it's nice for them to not have to worry about a camera... Anyway, here are some portrait snaps I did. It was a coboy/cowgirl theme...there were pony rides and a petting zoo...oh and a 'semi-professional' photographer :biggrin: The birthday girl... Hotspots! aaargh..oh well, better luck next time. Brother got a Spiderman gift...it kept him happy.
Shot #1 is my favorite, you've done a nice job. I don't think most parents will ever notice hot spots, they just want to see a good expression on their child's face. :smile:
Thanks, Gordon. I did Brother and Sister both last year....I guess I'll be back for Brother's in August... These are sort of outtakes anyway, because they're not looking at the camera...but they are my favorites. The hotspots arent horrible, but I should have known better to hit -.3 on the EV or shoot RAW. I shot over 400 and some pics today, so I was shooting JPEGS.
Excellent work! Nothing like having a free, yet talented photographer around to record your *events*. P.S. You work too cheap!!:wink:
Well, she did write me a check (I'm not that easy, I know my time is worth something). However, I go easier on my workmates than I do the general public.
If I didn't charge something, everybody at work would be asking me to their event for free....I can't have that. :biggrin: I'll keep putting it away until I have enough to splurge on a 70-200mm VR.
Thanks Eric, I appreciate that. I probably would bought one by now, but I keep getting turned off by the minimum focusing distance and the 70mm wide end (in tight quarters, the 55mm and shorter focusing distance is great). The 55-200mm Vr is cheap, but my shots from the birthday party with turned out fine...it is slooooow focusing...and slow aperture, but otherwise a fine lens for $249. I may take you up on that and use your 70-200mm Vr for a wedding to see if I like it. Thanks, man.
Hey these are fantastic! And yep, no parent is gonna notice hot spots! Some of the espressions on those boys really brought a chuckle! Yep, you did well and glad they asked you back! These prove why! Each photo is priceless!
I like these Josh...but for a minute I thought you were talking about your own birthday party...he he he
these look great Josh ...would like to see some larger images posted from this lens so i can get an eye on the bokeh it renders...but man, just $249? geeeeeeeeeez....;-))
o man .,u really had me going there ..lol ...ok, time for u to hit the street for some wide open candids,,,i anoint u ..lol :smile:
