Portrait Photography - My Frustration Level is Peaking!

[Sheiky]

Hey Denise

All I wanted to do was take some nice photos of family members and friends!

Try it at a level you do understand. If I'm not mistaken and if I read your post correctly I get the feeling that the major issue is with the multiple flash set-up? In other words: studio portraits or strobism stuff?


Well you know who the guys are that know all about this sort of stuff. However they don't teach you experience which I believe to be the major factor in this sort of stuff.


If I were you (and I absolutely suck in any shot with flashes involved) I would try to start from the basics. Learn how to use 1 on-camera flash properly. See what bouncing does etc etc. At least that's what I'm going to do when my grey cards and flash gels arrive tomorrow [] I'm going to make a fresh start.


If you insist on having a studio set-up, you might have a spare room? Where you can set-up something and try some shots there while you further adjust your set-up.


If you're also looking to do portraits without using a flash, I think I can be of some help...but I'm not cheap[:P]

My question is ...if I cannot get any decent shots at this possible final attempt, how much would someone here charge for assisting me thru emails to get me somewhat on the right track with this? Anyone interested?? If so, please PM me.

If you tell me what you want to achieve, I could join the learning experience and share experience with you? I have a ring flash and a 430 flash so I could do some off-camera flashing. Let me know what you think. We could work free of charge together.

Otherwise, all portrait taking gear listed on my profile will be going up for sale soon. [img]/emoticons/emotion-6.gif[/img] I know one of my main problems is very cramped quarters to do this in but I'm also getting ready to accept that I'm just not cut out for this!

Don't give up too soon, I know you can do it! This might lead us to some very interesting portrait photography lessons [A]