Hey Nikonites!
So I'm back with yet another question or more discussion since this could get interesting based upon the various experience here. I've got a project coming up that could spiral into a full blown gig depending on the success I have. So let me lay out the setting before asking for members advice/tips on gear/settings to look into.
Not sure if anyone here is into MMA/UFC but as of April 2011 it will be legal to host fighting events in Ontario, as such the local gyms are all in a buzz getting ready for it. I've got a buddy I've known since we were kids that's going PRO as a fighter that's putting me on a trial run to be his photographer, if all goes as planned he'd like to make me his exclusive photographer. So naturally I want to do this right, hah. Could lead to a full time gig and some awesome photo opportunities.
So I've yet to make it out to the gym where he trains but will be doing so on Tuesday but I assume the lighting is varied in there yet from what I've seen it has lots of overhead tube lighting. Should make for enough lighting for pretty much anything I am trying to capture, I think. Which is why I am asking you, the nikonites for your feedback on what you'd bring to such a shoot.
Trying to figure out if I am going to need to possibly rent another lens or a external flash.
Bottom line, the purpose of the first shoot will be to capture training sessions.
Here is my equipment that I have so far:
D90
Nikkor 18-55mm DX VR lens
Nikkor 35mm DX Lens
1 - ND Filter & 1 - Multi UV Filter
Small and medium triopds
Cheers and Happy New Year!
So I'm back with yet another question or more discussion since this could get interesting based upon the various experience here. I've got a project coming up that could spiral into a full blown gig depending on the success I have. So let me lay out the setting before asking for members advice/tips on gear/settings to look into.
Not sure if anyone here is into MMA/UFC but as of April 2011 it will be legal to host fighting events in Ontario, as such the local gyms are all in a buzz getting ready for it. I've got a buddy I've known since we were kids that's going PRO as a fighter that's putting me on a trial run to be his photographer, if all goes as planned he'd like to make me his exclusive photographer. So naturally I want to do this right, hah. Could lead to a full time gig and some awesome photo opportunities.
So I've yet to make it out to the gym where he trains but will be doing so on Tuesday but I assume the lighting is varied in there yet from what I've seen it has lots of overhead tube lighting. Should make for enough lighting for pretty much anything I am trying to capture, I think. Which is why I am asking you, the nikonites for your feedback on what you'd bring to such a shoot.
Trying to figure out if I am going to need to possibly rent another lens or a external flash.
Bottom line, the purpose of the first shoot will be to capture training sessions.
Here is my equipment that I have so far:
D90
Nikkor 18-55mm DX VR lens
Nikkor 35mm DX Lens
1 - ND Filter & 1 - Multi UV Filter
Small and medium triopds
Cheers and Happy New Year!