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Attended a friends sons first holy communion party on Saturday, I showed up with the D100 and my 24-120 VR lens. They asked me to take some photos for them.

I was more than glad to this for them, partiulcaly since I am shooting another a 50th wedding aniversary and vow renewal service and party on Saturday. they know I am not a profresional photographer but had another friend backout so I am just trying to help them out.

I really like the way the SB800 works for indoor shots and fill flash outdoors. The 24-120 would not be my lens of choice for next weekend but it is a good alround general purpose lens. Here are a few examples. I plan on using the 50mm and the 70-200VR and possibly the 12-24 for some shots of the church next weekend.

I have laready went to the church and checked it out at the same time as the ceremony to get an idea of the lighting. I checked with the priest on my ability to move around and use flash, so that I am not dealt to many suprises when I show up

Wish me luck for next weekend I am already nervous. any tips or advice would be greatly appreicated.

Family shot



grandparents (Wish I would have had a diffent lens for better bokeh and have them pose in a better spot)



Finally out of that darn suit!



Whats a party without a cute little girl.jpg



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-Mike
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It looks like you have a good handle on this type of image. I too am headed next weekend to a confirmation party... so we will need to compare notes on what we have learned...

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Doug Barber
 
Hi Mike,

I though all D100 would have stopped working now that the D70 is out, but your D100 is just doing a perfect job!!!!!

Nice job on the communion and best wishes for the upcoming shoot.

I also liked your concert shots, well done. Guess I have to get an SB800, lol.
Mike Mac said:
Attended a friends sons first holy communion party on Saturday, I
showed up with the D100 and my 24-120 VR lens. They asked me to
take some photos for them.

I was more than glad to this for them, partiulcaly since I am
shooting another a 50th wedding aniversary and vow renewal service
and party on Saturday. they know I am not a profresional
photographer but had another friend backout so I am just trying to
help them out.

I really like the way the SB800 works for indoor shots and fill
flash outdoors. The 24-120 would not be my lens of choice for next
weekend but it is a good alround general purpose lens. Here are a
few examples. I plan on using the 50mm and the 70-200VR and
possibly the 12-24 for some shots of the church next weekend.

I have laready went to the church and checked it out at the same
time as the ceremony to get an idea of the lighting. I checked with
the priest on my ability to move around and use flash, so that I am
not dealt to many suprises when I show up
Wish me luck for next weekend I am already nervous. any tips or
advice would be greatly appreicated.

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TY
-Mike
pbase supporter
http://www.pbase.com/mmcatee43
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Tim Bessell
 
I think you are handling the whole thing quite well.

A little note, to be taken with a grain of salt please, just be careful with the backgrounds ... Otherwise, I won't give you any advice for the exposure, you have it quite set up.

SB800 will do the job ...
Mike Mac said:
Attended a friends sons first holy communion party on Saturday, I
showed up with the D100 and my 24-120 VR lens. They asked me to
take some photos for them.

I was more than glad to this for them, partiulcaly since I am
shooting another a 50th wedding aniversary and vow renewal service
and party on Saturday. they know I am not a profresional
photographer but had another friend backout so I am just trying to
help them out.

I really like the way the SB800 works for indoor shots and fill
flash outdoors. The 24-120 would not be my lens of choice for next
weekend but it is a good alround general purpose lens. Here are a
few examples. I plan on using the 50mm and the 70-200VR and
possibly the 12-24 for some shots of the church next weekend.

I have laready went to the church and checked it out at the same
time as the ceremony to get an idea of the lighting. I checked with
the priest on my ability to move around and use flash, so that I am
not dealt to many suprises when I show up
Wish me luck for next weekend I am already nervous. any tips or
advice would be greatly appreicated.

Family shot



grandparents (Wish I would have had a diffent lens for better bokeh
and have them pose in a better spot)



Finally out of that darn suit!



Whats a party without a cute little girl.jpg



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TY
-Mike
pbase supporter
http://www.pbase.com/mmcatee43
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you are getting great shots Mike. Good stuff!
Mike Mac said:
Attended a friends sons first holy communion party on Saturday, I
showed up with the D100 and my 24-120 VR lens. They asked me to
take some photos for them.

I was more than glad to this for them, partiulcaly since I am
shooting another a 50th wedding aniversary and vow renewal service
and party on Saturday. they know I am not a profresional
photographer but had another friend backout so I am just trying to
help them out.

I really like the way the SB800 works for indoor shots and fill
flash outdoors. The 24-120 would not be my lens of choice for next
weekend but it is a good alround general purpose lens. Here are a
few examples. I plan on using the 50mm and the 70-200VR and
possibly the 12-24 for some shots of the church next weekend.

I have laready went to the church and checked it out at the same
time as the ceremony to get an idea of the lighting. I checked with
the priest on my ability to move around and use flash, so that I am
not dealt to many suprises when I show up
Wish me luck for next weekend I am already nervous. any tips or
advice would be greatly appreicated.

Family shot



grandparents (Wish I would have had a diffent lens for better bokeh
and have them pose in a better spot)



Finally out of that darn suit!



Whats a party without a cute little girl.jpg



--
TY
-Mike
pbase supporter
http://www.pbase.com/mmcatee43
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RicK
 
Mike Mac said:
Attended a friends sons first holy communion party on Saturday, I
showed up with the D100 and my 24-120 VR lens. They asked me to
take some photos for them.

I was more than glad to this for them, partiulcaly since I am
shooting another a 50th wedding aniversary and vow renewal service
and party on Saturday. they know I am not a profresional
photographer but had another friend backout so I am just trying to
help them out.

I really like the way the SB800 works for indoor shots and fill
flash outdoors. The 24-120 would not be my lens of choice for next
weekend but it is a good alround general purpose lens. Here are a
few examples. I plan on using the 50mm and the 70-200VR and
possibly the 12-24 for some shots of the church next weekend.

I have laready went to the church and checked it out at the same
time as the ceremony to get an idea of the lighting. I checked with
the priest on my ability to move around and use flash, so that I am
not dealt to many suprises when I show up
Wish me luck for next weekend I am already nervous. any tips or
advice would be greatly appreicated.

Family shot



grandparents (Wish I would have had a diffent lens for better bokeh
and have them pose in a better spot)



Finally out of that darn suit!



Whats a party without a cute little girl.jpg



--
TY
-Mike
pbase supporter
http://www.pbase.com/mmcatee43
Click to expand...
 
Maria Mendez said:
Mike Mac said:
Attended a friends sons first holy communion party on Saturday, I
showed up with the D100 and my 24-120 VR lens. They asked me to
take some photos for them.

I was more than glad to this for them, partiulcaly since I am
shooting another a 50th wedding aniversary and vow renewal service
and party on Saturday. they know I am not a profresional
photographer but had another friend backout so I am just trying to
help them out.

I really like the way the SB800 works for indoor shots and fill
flash outdoors. The 24-120 would not be my lens of choice for next
weekend but it is a good alround general purpose lens. Here are a
few examples. I plan on using the 50mm and the 70-200VR and
possibly the 12-24 for some shots of the church next weekend.

I have laready went to the church and checked it out at the same
time as the ceremony to get an idea of the lighting. I checked with
the priest on my ability to move around and use flash, so that I am
not dealt to many suprises when I show up
Wish me luck for next weekend I am already nervous. any tips or
advice would be greatly appreicated.

Family shot



grandparents (Wish I would have had a diffent lens for better bokeh
and have them pose in a better spot)



Finally out of that darn suit!



Whats a party without a cute little girl.jpg



--
TY
-Mike
pbase supporter
http://www.pbase.com/mmcatee43
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TY
-Mike
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Great shots Mike, tack sharp and perfectly exposed.
Mike Mac said:
Attended a friends sons first holy communion party on Saturday, I
showed up with the D100 and my 24-120 VR lens. They asked me to
take some photos for them.
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