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So how's everyone doing? Seeing since i'm quite new here i thought we should share a few things about each other

My name's Salma and i love macro/glamour photography and i'd appreciate if you could give me any sort of photography tips in this thread.

Tell me a bit about you :)
 
I'm Ewan, I'm just trying my hand at every sort of photography right now, trying not to specialise too much in anything.

My tip:

When using a high ISO, don't forget to put it back down when you're done! Nothing worse than coming back from a great shoot then realising you've shot everything at 3200 ISO and they're all ridiculously grainy :bonk:

Welcome to TP :D
 
Hi Salma, I'm Chris :) I like studio portait/glamour/art nude photography with a bit of landscape when the model's aren't biting :)
 
Hi Salma,
I'm David I tend to shoot sport and a bit of wildlife, I occaisionally do portraiture and really like it.

While we're sharing I am an 18 year old first year engineering student at exeter university.

Take the lens cap off when you pick up the camera, I do this all the time and looking through the viewfinder then taking off the cap is either a great icebreaker or just another way to look silly.

Also where's Tring I've never heard of it :D
 
Hi I'm Andy and i'm an alcoholic....:D

Only joking!:lol:

Sorry, someone had to!
 
It's ok Andy, I'm Chris and I am an alcaholic, or at least verging on it recently!
 
well im Matt, i co-own this place and TBH im getting a bit fed up with 2 things, people posting a load of rubbish photographs and then getting a strop on when they are told, and people arguing. Other than that im pretty happy! Welcome to the forums!
 
Ewan said:
I'm Ewan, I'm just trying my hand at every sort of photography right now, trying not to specialise too much in anything.

My tip:

When using a high ISO, don't forget to put it back down when you're done! Nothing worse than coming back from a great shoot then realising you've shot everything at 3200 ISO and they're all ridiculously grainy

Welcome to TP
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I am trying my best not to specialise in Macro too much, so far the only type of photography i've done is close up it needs to stop or calm down a little :nono: lol.

That'sa good tip, luckily though i haven't used a high ISO at all
ChrisMClark said:
Hi Salma, I'm Chris I like studio portait/glamour/art nude photography with a bit of landscape when the model's aren't biting :)
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Hey Chris :)

I am trying to get into the same field, but no nude, just glamour and portrait. Good on ya, do you have an online portfolio or gallery somewhere?
david1701 said:
Hi Salma,
I'm David I tend to shoot sport and a bit of wildlife, I occaisionally do portraiture and really like it.

While we're sharing I am an 18 year old first year engineering student at exeter university.

Take the lens cap off when you pick up the camera, I do this all the time and looking through the viewfinder then taking off the cap is either a great icebreaker or just another way to look silly.

Also where's Tring I've never heard of it
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Would be good to see your portfolio, i wanted to take wildlife photos but haven't really been to a park or zoo since i've bought my camera, did you take photos of lions yet ? :p

I'm so bad, i never put my lens cap on, i really should :thumbsdown:
AndyWest said:
Hi I'm Andy and i'm an alcoholic....:D

Only joking!:lol:

Sorry, someone had to!
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:eek: Lol hi Andy.
ChrisMClark said:
It's ok Andy, I'm Chris and I am an alcaholic, or at least verging on it recently!
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Keep yo' head up :thumbs:
matty said:
well im Matt, i co-own this place and TBH im getting a bit fed up with 2 things, people posting a load of rubbish photographs and then getting a strop on when they are told, and people arguing. Other than that im pretty happy! Welcome to the forums!
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Hey Matt, oh gosh i hope i'm not one of those people :cuckoo:

Well if you're gonna post pictures expect criticism, i mean people are entitled to their opinion, if it's making people get uptight about it, well they shouldn't post their photos.

Thanks alot, i love this place <3
 
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I have my flickr Salma, and also my website. but that's being updated. Still some stuff on there though.
 
I'm dod, mainly do motorsports and equestrian stuff.

I could be a great macro glamour subject, according to the wife anyway :suspect:
 
I rent studio space when I want to shoot :p I'm in studio again on the 8th, gonna be great :thumbs:

You're macro stuff's lovely Salma, so colourful!
 
dod said:
I'm dod, mainly do motorsports and equestrian stuff.

I could be a great macro glamour subject, according to the wife anyway :suspect:
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Oh really, which part of you ? :p
ChrisMClark said:
I rent studio space when I want to shoot :p I'm in studio again on the 8th, gonna be great :thumbs:

You're macro stuff's lovely Salma, so colourful!
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You can rent studios? No way, how much for? When i'm rich i'll set up my own but until then renting sounds awesome.

Thanks alot, i made a few threads in the macro section, i posted a few images and really appreciate the criticism because of that i'm gradually brushing up on the few errors.
 
You can rent them for around £15 an hour... normally about £60 for a half a day.

So - Hello I'm James!

I mainly shoot Music and Portrait/studio

I am starting to assist an amazing rock photographer.


Tip: Always look like you know what your doing, even if you dont ;)

:p

Regards, James
 
Jamesbuk said:
You can rent them for around £15 an hour... normally about £60 for a half a day.

So - Hello I'm James!

I mainly shoot Music and Portrait/studio

I am starting to assist an amazing rock photographer.


Tip: Always look like you know what your doing, even if you dont ;)

:p

Regards, James
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Oh seriously, i don't know if we have any in my area. I shall find out.

Hi James, will check your website out :) Lol i never know what i'm doing but i still act bad ass confident ;)
 

Hi Salma
I know there have been a few prentenders in this thread but check out my sig. for
the genuine one :D

I tend to shoot horses and bloody good they taste too
and other animal type stuff

Also I know Tring is :thumbs: and its not all that far from here either
 
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Cobra said:

Hi Salma
I know there have been a few prentenders in this thread but check out my sig. for
the genuine one :D

I tend to shoot horses and bloody good they taste too
and other animal type stuff

Also I know Tring is :thumbs: and its not all that far from here either
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Where are you from then and i am so confused after this alcohol thing what's going on?:eek:

I wanna see a gallery :D
 
Hi Salma and gang :)

I'm Ian and like Landscape, Travel and Abstract Photography but pretty much want to give everything a go.

Oh, and unlike Andy and Chris I'm a non-alcoholic :D
 
Hi Salma, I'm Oleg from cold Russia.
I want to give you one advice - never take photographs without a good mood!
I'm absolutely certain if you are in a bad mood you never get something worth!
Best wishes
 
ianm79 said:
Hi Salma and gang :)

I'm Ian and like Landscape, Travel and Abstract Photography but pretty much want to give everything a go.

Oh, and unlike Andy and Chris I'm a non-alcoholic :D
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Hey Ian :D

What is Abstract photography? Aaah it's good that you don't drink, how do you do it? I'm addicted to hookah and i wanna stop :/
elektro said:
Hi Salma, I'm Oleg from cold Russia.
I want to give you one advice - never take photographs without a good mood!
I'm absolutely certain if you are in a bad mood you never get something worth!
Best wishes
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Oh my, i'm glad you mentioned mood, i have noticed myself a few times that when i'm happy my pictures turn out good, when i'm annoyed or tired they're just rubbish :bang:

Did you take the picture of the lion in your avatar?
 
Hi, I'm Ian and I do mostly landscapes and still life. I rarely do "people" shots. I'm passionate about meteorology and I'm a bit of a cartoonist. :D

My tip is . . . make sure you always have a memory card inside your camera at ALL times (or don't forget to put it back into the camera once you've finished uploading any photos onto your PC).
It may be the most obvious, and possibly the most common, mistake but God, I've lost count the number of times I've made the effort to get out and about with the camera, I'm in the middle of nowhere, turn it on . . . only to be greeted by a "No SD Card Inserted" message staring right back at me.
 
xSitara™;1323596 said:
Where are you from then and i am so confused after this alcohol thing what's going on?:eek:
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Just a joke sig. thats been there awhile thats all :D
Land of the concrete cows as in my "title"
You have never heard of the concrete cows?
Shame on you :lol: If I have to spell it out ............
Milton Keynes :thumbs:
 
Ian D J said:
Hi, I'm Ian and I do mostly landscapes and still life. I rarely do "people" shots. I'm passionate about meteorology and I'm a bit of a cartoonist. :D

My tip is . . . make sure you always have a memory card inside your camera at ALL times (or don't forget to put it back into the camera once you've finished uploading any photos onto your PC).
It may be the most obvious, and possibly the most common, mistake but God, I've lost count the number of times I've made the effort to get out and about with the camera, I'm in the middle of nowhere, turn it on . . . only to be greeted by a "No SD Card Inserted" message staring right back at me.
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Hey Ian.

Do you have a gallery?

Lol that's quite hilarious, i haven't actually made that mistake yet but now that you've said it i'm sure i might :lol:


Cobra said:
Just a joke sig. thats been there awhile thats all :D
Land of the concrete cows as in my "title"
You have never heard of the concrete cows?
Shame on you :lol: If I have to spell it out ............
Milton Keynes :thumbs:
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Oooh well i lied i'm not really from Tring i don't wanna give my location away but i am from bucks ;)

Now tell me, do you have a gallery. Where are your best shots?
 
Hi Salma, like Dod I've been known to shoot the odd horse or two and I also try and fit in a few weddings. I used to do quite a bit of macro but don't seem to find the time these days.

I look forward to seeing your shots.

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xSitara™;1323508 said:
You can rent studios? No way, how much for? When i'm rich i'll set up my own but until then renting sounds awesome.
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I pay £65 for a half day (4 hours) in the 2 studios I use. I had a quick search on Purestorm for studios in Hertforshire, but only found one with nothing about rental on thier site :shrug:

Some studios will also run an indution to studio photography session, which helped me a great deal, it gave me an idea of workfglow in studio ,and also some little bits to make life easier (triggers, meters etc)
 
Hacker said:
Hi Salma, like Dod I've been known to shoot the odd horse or two and I also try and fit in a few weddings. I used to do quite a bit of macro but don't seem to find the time these days.

I look forward to seeing your shots.

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Oh wow, i'd love to see your gallery :D

My shots? Well i have macro shots have you seen them?
ChrisMClark said:
I pay £65 for a half day (4 hours) in the 2 studios I use. I had a quick search on Purestorm for studios in Hertforshire, but only found one with nothing about rental on thier site :shrug:

Some studios will also run an indution to studio photography session, which helped me a great deal, it gave me an idea of workfglow in studio ,and also some little bits to make life easier (triggers, meters etc)
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Can you find anything in Buckinghamshire and what lens do you use to take your portrait shots? I was thinking of purchasing a prime lens but i want to make sure if it's the right lens first.
 
xSitara&#8482;;1323626 said:
Did you take the picture of the lion in your avatar?
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No, I'm not in the business of taking self-portraits.
;)
 
xSitara™;1323716 said:
Can you find anything in Buckinghamshire and what lens do you use to take your portrait shots? I was thinking of purchasing a prime lens but i want to make sure if it's the right lens first.
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The only one I know is near stony straford but Bucks is a big county
2-3hrs £30ph
4-8hrs £25ph
8hrs+ £20ph
they can supply models at "various rates" as well
 
xSitara™;1323626 said:
Hey Ian :D

What is Abstract photography? Aaah it's good that you don't drink, how do you do it? I'm addicted to hookah and i wanna stop :/
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By abstract I just mean the way the eye looks at a subject to get lines and shapes into the composition or an skewed view.

I just stopped the drink knowing it didn't really agree with me - iI have a pint every now and then but usually it doesn't bother me except for the lack of choice in soft drinks available at the bar :)
 
Cobra said:
The only one I know is near stony straford but Bucks is a big county
2-3hrs £30ph
4-8hrs £25ph
8hrs+ £20ph
they can supply models at "various rates" as well
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I have about 12 models waiting to be shot and their all gorgeous aswell so i'm fine in the department, guys and girls. Damn i don't know any studios near where i live either :(

What does PH mean per hour? How is this 4-8hrs £25ph
8hrs+ £20ph possible? :/
ianm79 said:
By abstract I just mean the way the eye looks at a subject to get lines and shapes into the composition or an skewed view.

I just stopped the drink knowing it didn't really agree with me - iI have a pint every now and then but usually it doesn't bother me except for the lack of choice in soft drinks available at the bar :)
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OH wow cool, your photos must be something else, i wish i could view:D

I've never had alcohol, i'm a good girl :D
 
xSitara™;1323787 said:
What does PH mean per hour? How is this 4-8hrs £25ph
8hrs+ £20ph possible? :/
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Yes per hour it just gets cheaper the longer you have it, Its nothing to do
with me BTW
if you wanted to be slightly more honest about your location someone might be able to help you. not necessarily in Bucks but in one of the neighbouring counties of which there are a few depending on which end / side you are
 
Cobra said:

Yes per hour it just gets cheaper the longer you have it, Its nothing to do
with me BTW
if you wanted to be slightly more honest about your location someone might be able to help you. not necessarily in Bucks but in one of the neighbouring counties of which there are a few depending on which end / side you are
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Amersham?
 
Salma, I used my 14-42 kit lens, but it's far from ideal for studio work. You want a longer focal length; some people use 50mm, some as much as 105mm.
 
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OH wow cool, your photos must be something else, i wish i could view:D
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well, i say i like abstract but not exactly good at it haha

you can view them if you want look at my fickr
 
ChrisMClark said:
Salma, I used my 14-42 kit lens, but it's far from ideal for studio work. You want a longer focal length; some people use 50mm, some as much as 105mm.
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Ah nice, they're still good photos but i think flickr didn't allow you to upload nudes :/

Well mine's an 18-55 and i want to get a prime lens, i'm trying to find one :D
 
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