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Posted on June 26, 2010 by Ed
http://www.dombower.com/
This video i tell you the basic needs for a “portrait” photographer.
from the type of camera and lenses to the attituded needed.
Duration : 0:3:20
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Discussion: 22 Comments
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machineman9
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
@dombower Oh thanks …
@dombower Oh thanks. Just that in the past some people have asked saying what the conversion factor was on the camera I had when I was asking about lenses, so I figured I would check.
dombower
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
@machineman9 a 50mm …
@machineman9 a 50mm lens is a 50mm lens. dont think about effective anything
machineman9
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
When you say to get …
When you say to get a 50mm, is that in terms of a full frame sensor (where it is 50mm) or a sensor with a conversion factor of, say, 1.6x? So on my EOS 1000D do I need to get a 50mm (effectively an 80mm), or a 35mm (which with conversion factor is an effective 56mm lens)? Cheers.
MichelleFoxReynolds
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
im so inspired by …
im so inspired by you and my passion for taking photos is growing fast the more i learn from you thanks xx
Twinman2
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
Why did I waste …
Why did I waste half my life reading about portrait photography on the net when your video explained everything in 3 minutes! Google isn’t my friend. But you are. ..5 stars. Favourited. Subscribed.
otristram
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
Great videos! …
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Great videos! Thanks for up loading
I would walk from portsmouth to come to one of your classes!
I do portrait/fashion with my D2x and a 18-105 or my 70-200. I really should get some SB-800s/900s (at the moment I’m just wireing up some old things I bought from eBay for £10 each lol) there just so expensive :/
dombower
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
sure do,check my …
sure do,check my website. but it is all up in edinburgh!
gilegraam
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
@dombower oh by the …
@dombower oh by the way, do YOU do any photo trips or photo classes or something similar? I think you should!
gilegraam
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
@dombower hehehe
… 
well I was there just beacause I’m a light/sound tech guy at our local hall, so didn’t really “pay” for it but nonetheless I also told him my complaints and he was kinda mildly upset. but he’s no one really important, i just hope he got the message 
@dombower hehehe
dombower
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
tell me who that …
tell me who that expert was and ill go slap them for being shit!
gilegraam
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
well basically just …
well basically just mostly useless stuff like diffraction, aberration, MTFs… it’s good to know sure, but it’s more of an art then technical stuff, and as you’ve said (which I love) about emotions, attitude, working with your model, or doing crazy bits at weddings, which is way more useful
dombower
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
yeah agree with …
yeah agree with colinstu. 85 f1.2 its only about 3grand
dombower
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
have you ever had a …
have you ever had a lesson from an expensive “expert”? what crap do they go on about?
gilegraam
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
wow you give more …
wow you give more sane and useful tips then an hour with an expensive “expert” because of you i’ve bought sb900
keep up the great work!
colinstu
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
You should get the …
You should get the 85 1.2 or 135 2.0
mixmaxdix
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
i like much more of …
i like much more of the canon 85 1,8 for portraits than the canon 50 1,4
Narkodas
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
A telephoto lens …
A telephoto lens offer very pleasant results in portraits though. The depth of field is amazing for portraits. But I think it’s different for everyone how much they like it.
snappuppy
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
Have to agree Dom, …
Have to agree Dom, you have to get the sitter involved, talking to them and making them feel a little special. Also it’s vital to show them the pictures as you go along, it really help them understand how it works and it also help them get idea of how to sit and move.
Ohhh and always focus on the eye’s
hairyblue
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
I managed to do a …
I managed to do a light setup for about £50 (I already had a Nikon SB600)
got a light stand for £12
a little 80cm umbrella (reflective and shoot through) for £22
and a umbrella holder and flashgun adapter for £15
but this is the rock bottom price, as i have no money
mahamza86
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
I Loved the “so you …
I Loved the “so you want to be a ***** Photographer” series
Great job.
Darklon77
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
Thanks for all the …
Thanks for all the help Dom.
speckyprick
- 26th Jun, 10 05:06pm
Where are you? lol …
Where are you? lol you must be uploading these as i watch them!