I would use an on camera reflector/flash combo, like a Sof' Shoulder. I even use this for fashion shoots where I have setup time, as the reflector and flash move with the camera. A second flash, one stop minus, firing into a second reflector would be good, but you can live without it. Paul
tom wrote: > > Got a call today to be the primary photographer at a fashion show. > It's a benefit for breast cancer, so they're not paying, but the > exposure seems good, the models are pros, and the designers are the > real deal. > > I've never done anything like this before, so any advice is > appreciated. > > The main event is a runway thing at ESPNZone in DC. Do any of you know > how this is normally shot? I figure most of the paparazzi are just > using on camera flash, but I would suspect that a few official guys > get to set up some lights. Maybe set up something semi-directional > (standard reflector with grid? small softbox with grid?), and shoot > when the model hits that spot? Set up a few lights for different > spots, maybe one halfway down the runway, one at the end? > > I guess most of the rest of it will just be normal event photography, > like at a reception. > > I also get the opportunity to shoot some of the models the day before > when they're getting fitted...I think I have a few ideas for this. > > I think a buying spree is in order. > > tv
