Jessica Bensen wrote:
Is it okay to use your iphone at a photoshoot to take photos of models.


Is it okay if a photographer doesn't use lighting with the model?

without lighting there is only complete darkness.

or were you meaning artificial lighting?

Jessica Bensen wrote:
Is it okay for a photographer to use his/ her iphone instead of a camera in photoshoots?

If your saying a model meets a photographer and all they use is an I Phone. I would say no. I would wonder if the model looked a the photographers port before going to the shoot..
To me this says GWC
Yes to all the photographers I know you can take good photos with an I phone
L2

Jessica Bensen wrote:
Is it okay for a photographer to use his/ her iphone instead of a camera in photoshoots?

do you mean the entire photoshoot taken with his iPhone? or just taking one or two for his/her instagram account? i dont mind point and shoot cameras but an iPhone..

Jessica Bensen wrote:
Is it okay for a photographer to use his/ her iphone instead of a camera in photoshoots?

there are good people in the world and there are bad people in the world. what camera they use is irrelevant.

go with your gut.

for example, if Mario Testino wanted to photograph you with his iphone....i would go with my gut and say yes please thank you.

Marty McBride wrote:
It depends...I've posted before on facebook, looking for models to do a cell phone shoot and no PS. The response was more than I ever imagined, and the model I chose for the free shoot was delighted with the results and the challenge!

i think overall depends on the photographers portfolio, i would let you shoot me with your iPhone too

Val Figallo wrote:

i think overall depends on the photographers portfolio, i would let you shoot me with your iPhone too

Thanks...I'd love to!

Jessica Bensen wrote:
Is it okay for a photographer to use his/ her iphone instead of a camera in photoshoots?

Yes, it's ok. I shoot with my phone in photoshoots all the time. I've never had a model or actress complain.

Jessica Bensen wrote:
Okay, because I want to become a photographer, now and I was thinking about getting a camera and an Iphone, but I can't afford a lot like lights and stuff, but I was going to move towards getting a lot of stuff. In the future I'll need to ask what kinds of equipment good photographers have, but for now I'm starting out small.

Start out small get a camera that you can change the iris and shutter.
L2

Val Figallo wrote:
i dont mind point and shoot cameras but an iPhone..

I've found the iPhone 4s to actually be better than most point & shoots once you get a decent app like Camera+, ProCamera or 645 Pro.  It's the only camera I take with me when I go location scouting 90% of the time.

I used to use it for behind the scenes stuff for Instagram while on shoots, but since I got the iPad, I just shoot 'em with my DSLR as it's already in my hand, then use the camera connection kit later to get 'em on the iPad and upload to Instagram or Facebook or whatever.

L2Photography net wrote:
To me this says GWC

To folks who only shoot large format, anybody with a DSLR could say GWC to them.  It's all relative.

But, OP, I'd say it depends who's photographing you.  Some photographers can produce absolutely amazing work no matter what they use to create the images.  And they can do it with both flash or available light.

Can the majority of "photographers" do it?  Shit no.  Can some get away with just using the iPhone and still get damn good shots?  Sure.

Jessica Bensen wrote:
Is it okay for a photographer to use his/ her iphone instead of a camera in photoshoots?

Sure, it's OK but why would he/she want to?

Kaouthia wrote:
If you just wanna get snapshots and don't care if they actually turn out to be half decent photographs, then go ahead and get that, but if you want to learn photography, I'd go buy a used DSLR and cheap lens.  You can pick up a Nikon D100 or Canon Rebel (300D) and a 50mm f/1.8 lens for less than $200.

Those'll teach you all you need to learn about exposure (ISO, aperture & shutter speed relationship).

From there, as you get better, you can look into cameras that offer you specific features you need to help you improve your particular shooting methods, styles and subjects.

If you decide it's not for you, you can just turn around and sell it and probably get what you paid for it.

Jess- Yea, I care, I care alot about the quality of a photo. I just don't have all of this money to go out and buy a 200 dollar camera and an item of some other equipment

Jessica Bensen wrote:

Jess- Yea, I care, I care alot about the quality of a photo. I just don't have all of this money to go out and buy a 200 dollar camera and an item of some other equipment

So go take photos with your phone.

Jessica Bensen wrote:
Jess- Yea, I care, I care alot about the quality of a photo. I just don't have all of this money to go out and buy a 200 dollar camera and an item of some other equipment

Do you have the money to waste on a little point and shoot that probably won't teach you a thing?

$200 for a DSLR and a lens is absolutely nothing.  There's point & shoots out there now that cost 2-3 times that.

Spending $50-100 on a little point and shoot or knock-off Chinese tablet is just going to be $50-100 wasted that you could've put towards something better if you'd held out and saved up a bit more.

But, it's your money.  Sounds like you've already made up your mind.

Jessica Bensen wrote:
In the future I'll need to ask what kinds of equipment good photographers have, but for now I'm starting out small.

At least one working eye, a semi-functional brain and any device that records images. There is no equipment that equates to a "good photographer."

However, to save yourself any issues of perception, I would recommend informing potential models that you'll be using an iPhone. Right or wrong, if a model arrives to find the only equipment the photographer has for taking photos is an iPhone, many will feel like they're not being taken seriously and that they were bamboozled into a shoot by an amateur.

Unless, of course, you inform them that that IS the concept. Then it's art.

Jessica Bensen wrote:
Jess- Yea, I care, I care alot about the quality of a photo. I just don't have all of this money to go out and buy a 200 dollar camera and an item of some other equipment

But you had money for Iphone
And the $50+ a month to keep it running
Probably Ipods, Ipads and other I-stuff
Call me skeptical about your dedication

Jessica Bensen wrote:
Is it okay to use your iphone at a photoshoot to take photos of models.


Is it okay if a photographer doesn't use lighting with the model?

I shot this duly marked 18+ photo with my iPhone and natural light.


It's not for everyone though…

Jessica Bensen wrote:
I found this

http://www.google.com/shopping/product/ … CGYQ8gIwAA

and

http://www.google.com/shopping/product/ … NoBEPMCMAM

Are these okay?

Get a D70, D70s or D50 instead of the D100, IMO. The original Rebel was OK, but I remember a lot of controversy over features that were intentionally 'locked down' via software to prevent it from eating into the sales of it's bigger brother (the 10D).

I'd prefer a D70s out of those choices.

Michael Pandolfo wrote:

At least one working eye, a semi-functional brain and any device that records images. There is no equipment that equates to a "good photographer."

However, to save yourself any issues of perception, I would recommend informing potential models that you'll be using an iPhone. Right or wrong, if a model arrives to find the only equipment the photographer has for taking photos is an iPhone, many will feel like they're not being taken seriously and that they were bamboozled into a shoot by an amateur.

Unless, of course, you inform them that that IS the concept. Then it's art.

Jess- Okay, thank you for your input. It wont be for too long if I use the android iphone. Plus, I have some other ideas in mind of the models. So, they wont be too disappointed. Like, I said it's just for a little bit, until I can afford better stuff.

eos3_300 wrote:

But you had money for Iphone
And the $50+ a month to keep it running
Probably Ipods, Ipads and other I-stuff
Call me skeptical about your dedication

I have absolutely no money, right now, I only work a part time job and plan on saving. Does that solve this?

Dark Shadows wrote:

Get a D70, D70s or D50 instead of the D100, IMO. The original Rebel was OK, but I remember a lot of controversy over features that were intentionally 'locked down' via software to prevent it from eating into the sales of it's bigger brother (the 10D).

I'd prefer a D70s out of those choices.

Jess- Okay, I will looking into that.

Kincaid Blackwood wrote:

Difference is you have paid your dues

eos3_300 wrote:

But you had money for Iphone
And the $50+ a month to keep it running
Probably Ipods, Ipads and other I-stuff
Call me skeptical about your dedication

And I don't have Ipods, Ipads and other stuff. TRY AGAIN!

eos3_300 wrote:

Difference is you have paid your dues

Difference is nothing, because you assume shit, STFU.

Jessica Bensen wrote:
Jess- Yea, I care, I care alot about the quality of a photo. I just don't have all of this money to go out and buy a 200 dollar camera and an item of some other equipment

You do need a memory card.  What other equipment?

Here are some links to get you started:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8 … _Body.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8 … amera.html

http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20528891.html

http://www.adorama.com/NK5018AFDR.html

Mark Salo wrote:

You do need a memory card.  What other equipment?

Here are some links to get you started:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8 … _Body.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8 … amera.html

http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20528891.html



Thank You, so much for finding this stuff for me. I'm checking out your link, right now. The Used Nixon D70 is at a great price. I just need to save, save, save. lol
http://www.adorama.com/NK5018AFDR.html

Jessica Bensen wrote:
I found this

http://www.google.com/shopping/product/ … CGYQ8gIwAA

and

http://www.google.com/shopping/product/ … NoBEPMCMAM

Are these okay?

These are not offering cameras for sale.  Note that zoom lenses are more expensive than the recommended 50mm.

Mark Salo wrote:

These are not offering cameras for sale.  Note that zoom lenses are more expensive than the recommended 50mm.

See, that's where I am lost. I'm trying! lol

Dark Shadows wrote:
Get a D70, D70s or D50 instead of the D100, IMO. The original Rebel was OK, but I remember a lot of controversy over features that were intentionally 'locked down' via software to prevent it from eating into the sales of it's bigger brother (the 10D).

I'd prefer a D70s out of those choices.

Note that the D50 will not autofocus with the less expensive 50mm f/1.8 D lens.