Comments on: DIY Photography for the Thrifty and Unrich http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/ MostlyLisa.com - The adventures of Lisa Bettany aka Mostly Lisa, a Vancouver-based photographer, multimedia producer and blogger Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:29:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: kristarella http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9969 kristarella Wed, 14 May 2008 04:10:04 +0000 http://www.mostlylisa.com/2008/04/02/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9969 Very cool. I use a Nikon D50, but haven't gotten into the whole off-camera lighting scene yet. I was thinking of getting some hot lights from Bunnings, which I'll probably do at some point. I'd also like to get a new speedlight. I have an ancient one, which I bounced off the wall to take <a href="http://www.kristarella.com/photoblog/index.php?showimage=317" rel="nofollow">a photo of my husband</a>. Very cool.

I use a Nikon D50, but haven’t gotten into the whole off-camera lighting scene yet. I was thinking of getting some hot lights from Bunnings, which I’ll probably do at some point. I’d also like to get a new speedlight. I have an ancient one, which I bounced off the wall to take a photo of my husband.

]]> By: Sean Hagen http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9966 Sean Hagen Tue, 13 May 2008 22:42:26 +0000 http://www.mostlylisa.com/2008/04/02/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9966 Well, I'm totally in love with my camera, the Nikon D80. It's my baby. You've said in previous posts that you're scared of taking photos of people. I'm the opposite. I love taking photos of people. Getting people to pose just isn't the same to me, it has to be candid and in-the-moment. Just to illustrate: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2295109767/in/set-72157603996444246/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2306750546/in/set-72157604039881294/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2355732700/in/set-72157604219806525/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2416321563/in/set-72157604744088999/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2417139700/in/set-72157604744088999/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2417129886/in/set-72157604744088999/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2417190248/in/set-72157604744088999/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2417190248/in/set-72157604744088999/ The way I think is: unless someone specifically asks me not to take a photo, then I'm going to take their photo. Well, I’m totally in love with my camera, the Nikon D80. It’s my baby.

You’ve said in previous posts that you’re scared of taking photos of people. I’m the opposite. I love taking photos of people. Getting people to pose just isn’t the same to me, it has to be candid and in-the-moment.

Just to illustrate:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2295109767/in/set-72157603996444 246/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2306750546/in/set-72157604039881 294/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2355732700/in/set-72157604219806 525/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2416321563/in/set-72157604744088 999/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2417139700/in/set-72157604744088 999/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2417129886/in/set-72157604744088 999/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2417190248/in/set-72157604744088 999/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelcan/2417190248/in/set-72157604744088 999/

The way I think is: unless someone specifically asks me not to take a photo, then I’m going to take their photo.

]]> By: MisterDave http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9942 MisterDave Mon, 12 May 2008 16:45:46 +0000 http://www.mostlylisa.com/2008/04/02/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9942 I'm uber amateur. I embarrass my non-geeky compatriots because I'm always carrying a DSLR. I embarrass the geeky ones because it's only a D40. I'm fresh out of college with all of the ensuing debt, so the accessory scene is not much of scene at all, really. I’m uber amateur. I embarrass my non-geeky compatriots because I’m always carrying a DSLR. I embarrass the geeky ones because it’s only a D40. I’m fresh out of college with all of the ensuing debt, so the accessory scene is not much of scene at all, really.

]]> By: MostlyLisa.com: Lisa Bettany. Canada’s Sexy Geek Blog » Blog Archive » University Edu-ma-cation http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9918 MostlyLisa.com: Lisa Bettany. Canada’s Sexy Geek Blog » Blog Archive » University Edu-ma-cation Mon, 12 May 2008 02:52:09 +0000 http://www.mostlylisa.com/2008/04/02/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9918 [...] am I sat in front of an uber kit? Kind of random isn’t it? More sweet photos and a special DIY photo blog from my latest shoot with uber Vancouver drummer, Jesse Godin this [...] [...] am I sat in front of an uber kit? Kind of random isn’t it? More sweet photos and a special DIY photo blog from my latest shoot with uber Vancouver drummer, Jesse Godin this [...]

]]> By: MostlyLisa.com: Lisa Bettany. Canada’s Sexy Geek Blog » Blog Archive » The Rhythm n’ Flow of the 2-Point-Ohs http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9806 MostlyLisa.com: Lisa Bettany. Canada’s Sexy Geek Blog » Blog Archive » The Rhythm n’ Flow of the 2-Point-Ohs Wed, 07 May 2008 05:20:23 +0000 http://www.mostlylisa.com/2008/04/02/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9806 [...] am I sat in front of an uber kit? Kind of random isn’t it? More sweet photos and a special DIY photo blog from my latest shoot with uber Vancouver drummer, Jesse Godin this [...] [...] am I sat in front of an uber kit? Kind of random isn’t it? More sweet photos and a special DIY photo blog from my latest shoot with uber Vancouver drummer, Jesse Godin this [...]

]]> By: Trev http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9315 Trev Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:02:46 +0000 http://www.mostlylisa.com/2008/04/02/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9315 Hey there, I use a Pentax K10D with the AF 540 flash. Have 2 Morris Mini slave flashes, they work not too badly. a pair of 65 Watt slave flashes with umbrellas, and a 1.5 foot diameter ring light (found on ebay) Also have a bunch of stands, for lights and backdrops. Am trying to decide if buying a softbox is worth it or just stick with the unbrellas, do you have any ideas on that? Cheers Hey there,

I use a Pentax K10D with the AF 540 flash. Have 2 Morris Mini slave flashes, they work not too badly. a pair of 65 Watt slave flashes with umbrellas, and a 1.5 foot diameter ring light (found on ebay) Also have a bunch of stands, for lights and backdrops.

Am trying to decide if buying a softbox is worth it or just stick with the unbrellas, do you have any ideas on that? Cheers

]]> By: Mel http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9214 Mel Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:34:59 +0000 http://www.mostlylisa.com/2008/04/02/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9214 Really interesting post! I've been reading your blog for a while...never commented, but you've lured me out with your photospeak. I've only considered myself an actual "photographer" since last August, but I jumped right into the action/sports photography end of the pool - mainly figure skating, but I've tried to branch out and try other sports. I know very little about any other kind of photography, but I'm planning to get some books and do the DIY-photography thing as soon as I finish school in a couple of weeks. Anyway, I have a Canon 20D, and for lenses, I use a Canon L-series fixed 200mm f/2.8 for action photos (once I rented the zoom 70-200 version and it was so rad), and a Canon fixed 50mm f/1.8 for everything else. I only have the on-camera flash, and I've only used it enough to know that I hate it. I can't use flash for sports anyway, so I haven't explored the whole lighting thing yet...hence, this post was quite informative! Really interesting post! I’ve been reading your blog for a while…never commented, but you’ve lured me out with your photospeak. I’ve only considered myself an actual “photographer” since last August, but I jumped right into the action/sports photography end of the pool - mainly figure skating, but I’ve tried to branch out and try other sports. I know very little about any other kind of photography, but I’m planning to get some books and do the DIY-photography thing as soon as I finish school in a couple of weeks.

Anyway, I have a Canon 20D, and for lenses, I use a Canon L-series fixed 200mm f/2.8 for action photos (once I rented the zoom 70-200 version and it was so rad), and a Canon fixed 50mm f/1.8 for everything else. I only have the on-camera flash, and I’ve only used it enough to know that I hate it. I can’t use flash for sports anyway, so I haven’t explored the whole lighting thing yet…hence, this post was quite informative!

]]> By: Adam Nollmeyer http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9194 Adam Nollmeyer Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:35:09 +0000 http://www.mostlylisa.com/2008/04/02/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9194 @lisa Good post. Way to spend the extra dollar (or is it 2) to get the Orange handles home deopot "A clamp" instead of the ones with green rubber. Green = GO(ing) to fall apart. Orange = Not fall apart. On the setup shot, It'hard to tell where the (shooting) camera angle was. Can you clarify. I use a Nikon D200, unless I need a faster synch speed than 1/250th outside, I might grab a D70 then as it's 1/500th, but one can "cheat" it to almost 1/1000th. I'll be getting a D300 soon, but it's NOT all about the camera. ;-) @DH Glad you could make it to Phoenix, you were sold out, and I think I was working that day, but some flickr friends of mine came out. ~Adam / Acmephoto. @lisa Good post. Way to spend the extra dollar (or is it 2) to get the Orange handles home deopot “A clamp” instead of the ones with green rubber. Green = GO(ing) to fall apart. Orange = Not fall apart.

On the setup shot, It’hard to tell where the (shooting) camera angle was. Can you clarify.

I use a Nikon D200, unless I need a faster synch speed than 1/250th outside, I might grab a D70 then as it’s 1/500th, but one can “cheat” it to almost 1/1000th. I’ll be getting a D300 soon, but it’s NOT all about the camera. ;-)

@DH Glad you could make it to Phoenix, you were sold out, and I think I was working that day, but some flickr friends of mine came out.

~Adam / Acmephoto.

]]> By: Ohdoctah http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9133 Ohdoctah Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:22:08 +0000 http://www.mostlylisa.com/2008/04/02/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9133 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR is what i am rocking with.. I actually just got it 2 days ago.. and i have gone crazy taking pictures of my babygirl and the dogs.. I think I am goin to burn all there eyes out! lol So your lighting tips are awesome. So know that you have saved the eyes of a 9 month old and two frisky pups! Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR is what i am rocking with.. I actually just got it 2 days ago.. and i have gone crazy taking pictures of my babygirl and the dogs.. I think I am goin to burn all there eyes out! lol So your lighting tips are awesome. So know that you have saved the eyes of a 9 month old and two frisky pups!

]]> By: tyfn http://mostlylisa.com/2008/04/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9124 tyfn Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:59:13 +0000 http://www.mostlylisa.com/2008/04/02/diy-photography-for-the-thrifty-and-unrich/#comment-9124 I have a Canon SD400 that I use for quick photos especially self-portraits and videos. I have a Canon Rebel XTi with a 50mm 1.8 lens, and a Canon 580 EX II external flash. Thanks for the photo setup. Sometime this year I want to create a "Students of UBC" photo series and something like this in my residence studio would be perfect! I have a Canon SD400 that I use for quick photos especially self-portraits and videos. I have a Canon Rebel XTi with a 50mm 1.8 lens, and a Canon 580 EX II external flash.

Thanks for the photo setup. Sometime this year I want to create a “Students of UBC” photo series and something like this in my residence studio would be perfect!

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