Portrait Photography

[andy872003]

Hey People.. Ive had an Olympus e420 for about a year now and haven't really given it much use..possibly because I'm pants with the camera, but i suppose it just takes time.. now I've got some more time on my hands and i want to get into it, been into like Jessops and London camera exchange and had a go on a few DSLR's in there and they just feel so much better..being bigger that it, rather than my rinky dinky one, and also the pictures they take i found seemed to be a lot better to.. I dunno weather to change camera's or not? My friend has a cannon 20D and I've used that..which i can always seem to get a lot better shots..I have the kit 14-42mm lens at the mo. Is this the sort of lens i need for portrait photos? and is it more a lighting thing rather than camera/lens etc. I might see if anyone wants to swap because i really like the feel of the bigger camera, whereas when i bought it i never really held any...argos purchase :bang:

Thanks Guys,
Andy

 

[mastertrinity]

If you don't feel comfortable with Olympus then try other brands. I have nothing against Olympus but they are starting to lose out on the DSLR market, the lenses while being optically excellent are expensive as hell and limited to a certain amount.

If you want to change then think of your specific needs eg. portraiture, sports etc and think of the focal lengths you might want. For example I shoot alot of portraiture and any other stuff I can easily shoot with a 50mm but I'm getting a 35mm for wider shots and so those two lens suit my photographic needs. That is what you need to look out for.

 

[Canonman II]

When I shot portraits, I tend to use the 80 to 105mm end of my 24-105 lens. The longer end ensures that the subject has a more pleasing perspective, but then again if you want to produce some wacky type shots, then the 24 end is good for that. It's really down to personal taste and of course what your trying to convey.

 

[Tugster]

When I shot portraits, I tend to use the 80 to 105mm end of my 24-105 lens. The longer end ensures that the subject has a more pleasing perspective, but then again if you want to produce some wacky type shots, then the 24 end is good for that. It's really down to personal taste and of course what your trying to convey.