Lately I've been asked to shoot various ministries and groups at my church. I'd post a link to their website, but right now it's about to go through a major update (for the better, I'd add). But oh, what the heck, it's www.tbbfchurch.org. The church is a synthesis of two former churches that came together with common ideals and common purpose to form a new church. It's called The Bridge Bible Fellowship, and it's really great.
I introduced myself to the new (to me) members of the church staff as a photographer, and offered my services for whatever they would see fit. That has led to many a growing experience photographically, as well as being able to bless the church with what I'm able to do. No money, but I figure at this stage in my photographic "career," it would still be a good thing, shooting in various situations. Professionally, I chalk it up to "paying my dues" as an aspiring creative professional. Of course I've been in graphic design for a lot of years, but making the leap into photography is no small feat.
The most recent shoot was last night. I was asked to shoot the youth choir, which consists of high school and college-age singers and the worship pastor, Steve Lively.
Above is one shot that came from that session. Basic three-light setup with umbrellas, seamless backdrop, nothing else. Used my three JTL 160's; one to camera right as key, camera left as fill, and from the top of the backdrop stand as a hair light, with a barn door. Triggered with my on-board flash on the Nikon D200. No post production - I'm happy to say none was needed.
Mental note: It took longer to set up and tear down than it did to do the shoot. Could I have done the same thing using two SB800 speedlights? Probably. But I figured there might be enough people in the group that depth of field would be an issue, and I wanted everybody to be sharp. So I opted for the more-powerful studio lights. Plus I have three of them, vs. only two SB800s.
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