Comments on: Let’s Talk About Jessie Farrell.

By: MostlyLisa.com: Lisa Bettany. Canada’s Sexy Geek Blog » Blog Archive » DIY Photography for the Thrifty and Unrich

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:43:50 +0000

[...] my behemoth of a flash, the 580ex. But, it was so heavy, I always regretted bringing it out to live performances, and frankly it scared people, and now I have no friends. That’s an exaggeration. I have a few [...]

By: Lisa Bettany

Lisa Bettany — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:43:55 +0000

@anita wintzer — Jessie Farrell wrote “let’s talk about love” with lead guitarist/vocalist Jesse Tucker.

By: anita wintzer

anita wintzer — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:22:19 +0000

who wrote “Let’s talk about love” for Jessie?

By: mostlyme

mostlyme — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:29:50 +0000

that’s what I said, isn’t it?

Whatever.

You’re a nerd.

By: Ryland

Ryland — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:12:21 +0000

Actually, it’s a Canon Rebel XTi with the 18-55mm kit lens and the Canon 580ex flash. In the low light areas, she pointed the flash straight up to bring the ambient light up a lot and then used the little white card that’s built in as a catchlight.

By: mostlyme

mostlyme — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:01:40 +0000

Thanks Joanna.

Oh my.. oh my.. it was so much fun to shoot.

By: jorees

jorees — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:16:57 +0000

These are awesome photos.

You are a very talented photographer and your images definitely convey the moment.

Moreover, it looks like your trip to Calgary was a lot of fun!

By: mostlyme

mostlyme — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:43:32 +0000

Thanks for the positive feedback. It was quite an experience running around all night taking shots. I have the Canon Rebel Xti and was using the 15-55mm lens and the Canon 530EX Flash. I ended up not using the flash that much because the stage lighting was so great just how it was and if I was close enough to the stage there was enough light on the performers. I played a lot with shutter speed from 1/30 - 1/60 seemed to work best. I also cranked the ISO from 800 to 1600 because I wasn’t using a tripod. The higher ISO did result in some graininess so if anyone knows any tips to reduce the ISO, but get enough light, please let me know. I was quite limited by the lens, because I only have the 15-55mm and the 50mm Prime lens at the moment.

Next tour, I will be renting a wide-angle lens and a sweet zoom lens. Those will definitely help!

By: Kelli

Kelli — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:00:43 +0000

I’d totally buy champagne!

By: Ms Cin

Ms Cin — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:54:45 +0000

Hi Lisa,

love the tour shots! You did a great job of dealing with the stage lighting.

Also, I’m with Kristin and would love to know what equipment you use.