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I'm a novice with a camera, looking for general advice on foot photography... I'm surprised there isn't a thread (that I could find anyway). Would anyone else be interested in such a thread? I'm curious what gear people use, how to find models, what instructional materials are beneficial (any books, online courses, videos etc that are particularly useful). Any advice would be appreciated. I don't intend to start a site, I just want to combine two things I love for a great hobby!
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Thanks for the references Bondo! I'll check out Adorama and Snapchick. I appreciate your help.
It's encouraging to know you were able to develop so much in just a few years, maybe someday I will be a creator and not simply a consumer at Wu's Thanks again
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I'm still learning some of the more intermediate and advanced things to do with my camera, but I'm using a Nikon D3200 with the standard 18-55mm lens. While I like the camera, I suggest getting umbrella lighting if you're taking pictures indoors. Built in flash is ok if you need, but other sources of light are more favorable. There's much to learn. Search many different sources. Above all else, trial and error is key.
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Bondo and Rocky provided some great points and I think there should be a thread for this subject. Youtube is a great resource for learning about photography in general; no one that I know of talks about how to photograph feet. I shoot with an Olympus E-300 dSLR and own five lenses.
Any dSLR (or film SLR), mirror-less, or point and shoot camera will be sufficient to get started and keep you going. Just remember with the former you're buying a camera system so do some research (including trying them out) before you buy. If you already have a camera, then you at least have part of the equation...you just have to use it.
If you shoot outdoors I recommend buying a 5-in-1 reflector and just use the sun as your source. If you go inside the built-in flash (if your camera has one) is OK for adding extra light to the scene and it can be modified with color gels or diffusion paper. Off camera lighting is better and (like Bondo) I use continuous lights in most cases.
Getting models is (as Rocky puts it) trial and error. Be prepared for some disappointments. Offering money helps "sweeten" the pot, but could also seem suspect to some models/girls. You may need to start with portrait type stuff first to get your foot into the door. Many model sites are not foot fetish friendly.
Model Mayhem is a good place to start when looking for talent. I've heard Facebook is another, but I have zero experience using it for models. If you plan to make money, that's another thread altogether.
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Thanks for the great advice. I'm shooting with my dad's (loaned) Nikon D3100 w/ the 18-55 lens... I have yet to invest in a tripod or umbrellas/reflectors, but that seems like a logical next step. I've cruised ModelMayhem before, there are some legitimate stunners on there! I think I'll be more comfortable shooting friends first, and maybe approaching talent when I have a decent portfolio. I eagerly anticipate the trial and error Posts: 484 | Registered: Dec 2004
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Leave your umbrellas for catching rain and reflectors for your bicycle..let the light and the darkness work for you under natural lit conditions outdoors and shoot at the right time of day for best sunlight. Play with your camera settings and know what F-stops and Shutter Speeds do and you should be on your way a little better.
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