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ShutterbugJohan
06-02-2009, 05:23 PM
I have an engagement photo shoot coming up and was wondering if anyone has some tips or advice? Photos illustrating your tips are great, too. I will be using my 16-35/2.8L, 50/1.8, and 100/2.8 Macro along with my 580EX II and my entry-level studio lighting kit. Thanks!


--Johan
devsalvi
06-02-2009, 05:32 PM
Can you rent a 70-200 f4 L IS or the 70-200 f2.8 IS? its a very useful wedding lens
ShutterbugJohan
06-02-2009, 05:41 PM
Can you rent a 70-200 f4 L IS or the 70-200 f2.8 IS? its a very useful wedding lens


Thanks for the response! Unfortunately, I cannot rent a lens. Mainly what I'm looking for is composition tips, posing tips, etc...
Keith B
06-02-2009, 06:14 PM
Are you just shooting the couple for engagement announcements? Or is it an engagement party?
ShutterbugJohan
06-02-2009, 06:23 PM
Are you just shooting the couple for engagement announcements? Or is it an engagement party?


They want me to take the photo for the wedding invitation. I didn't realize that there was such a thing as engagement parties. I typically shoot nature. :-)
Sean Setters
06-02-2009, 08:53 PM
I can't really give great advice on engagement shots as I've only done a few. However, I will point you to my engagement ("http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=22336705%40N08&q=engagement&m=tags) pictures and maybe you can get some ideas from them. I did most of them when I was just starting out, so I think I'd be better at them now. That said, "Amy & Kale" have a 20"x30" of the train picture hanging up in their home.
clemmb
06-02-2009, 09:59 PM
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Are you just shooting the couple for engagement announcements? Or is it an engagement party?


They want me to take the photo for the wedding invitation. I didn't realize that there was such a thing as engagement parties. I typically shoot nature. :-)
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Fred Doane
06-02-2009, 10:58 PM
Mark,


I tried viewing your website and my McAfee keeps going off letting me know a trojan virus was removed so beware anyone that visits the site. IMHO Iwouldn't visit the site unless yourvirus protection is up to date.


Fred~
ShutterbugJohan
06-02-2009, 11:06 PM
Mark and Sean--thanks for the links!



You can get a few examples on my website. www.markclemphotography.com ("http://www.markclemphotography.com) , On google it may show it to be a suspected harmful website. It had been exploited but is now fixed. It takes a couple of weeks to get it cleared on google.


My browser wouldn't let me into your website--it said that it was an attack site. I hope it clears up soon.



Search other photographers websites. I get a lot of good ideas that way.


Great idea--I hadn't thought of this, although I do it all the time for nature. [:$]
clemmb
06-02-2009, 11:09 PM
The malware has been removed but it will take a couple of weeks to clear. I'll let you know when I think it is clear.


thanks


Mark