Dale Allyn
New member
I'm late to this gala, but in the mood to chime in.
First, I'd make it clear that people and portraits isn't your main area, so that "if they're cool with it, you're cool with it". This can make the shoot a lot more fun IMO. (Speaking from personal experience. )
Second, I usually feel that people should shoot the kit that's most comfortable for them if there's to be any pressure to deliver.
For me, I'd likely shoot a combo kit, depending on the actual logistics. I'd have the MF kit with glass geared to the session (i.e. 55mm to 150mm focal lengths), and the 5DII with at least the 85mm f/1.2, and maybe the 24-70 and 135mm f/2.0. A couple fast primes could replace the zoom, but if walking around and sniping, the 24-70 is pretty handy, especially with the described application of the images. (Sorry, I like my 24-70 L for certain things. ) If it's a casual session, swapping kits shouldn't be a problem. No offense intended, but he's just a guy and surely would understand you wanting to get different looks.
AND, I'd ask if I could have a casual walk through the area that I'd be ask to shoot within. I read the thread and didn't see that mentioned. Sorry if I missed it in your description.
MOSTLY, congratulations for you and your work being viewed such that they'd ask you to do this. I hope it's fun for you.
First, I'd make it clear that people and portraits isn't your main area, so that "if they're cool with it, you're cool with it". This can make the shoot a lot more fun IMO. (Speaking from personal experience. )
Second, I usually feel that people should shoot the kit that's most comfortable for them if there's to be any pressure to deliver.
For me, I'd likely shoot a combo kit, depending on the actual logistics. I'd have the MF kit with glass geared to the session (i.e. 55mm to 150mm focal lengths), and the 5DII with at least the 85mm f/1.2, and maybe the 24-70 and 135mm f/2.0. A couple fast primes could replace the zoom, but if walking around and sniping, the 24-70 is pretty handy, especially with the described application of the images. (Sorry, I like my 24-70 L for certain things. ) If it's a casual session, swapping kits shouldn't be a problem. No offense intended, but he's just a guy and surely would understand you wanting to get different looks.
AND, I'd ask if I could have a casual walk through the area that I'd be ask to shoot within. I read the thread and didn't see that mentioned. Sorry if I missed it in your description.
MOSTLY, congratulations for you and your work being viewed such that they'd ask you to do this. I hope it's fun for you.