[pure-silver] Re: suggestions for unexpected request
- From: jeffrey <puresilver@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 19:03:52 -0800
It depends on wht the client wants as an end product.
A lot of real estate photography is done digitally, these days. It
doesn't have to be a work of art if it's just there as a selling tool
until the property moves. Even 120 film would be overkill for that
purpose.
On the other hand, if this is real estate that he is proud of and
will retain ownership of, then, by all means, use large format with
movements to give that classic architectural look.
>Hello,
>
>Just this evening, I received an unexpected telephone call from someone I
>know asking if I would be interested in photographing some of his real
>estate. He quite obviously knows of my interest in photography, but he is
>also very much aware that I am not a professional. On the one hand, I am
>very reluctant to attempt this given my zero experience with architectural
>photography. On the other hand, this is a very interesting opportunity. I
>guess I'd like to hear what the group has to say about this possibility.
>These are the givens,
>
>1. I have an RB67 with a 90mm lens.
>2. I have recently purchased a Omega-View 45E, with a 130mm Xenar, and a
>210mm Acutar. The Xenar gives me practically no movements, while the 210
>does provide some movements.
>3. I only shoot black and white (TMX, TXP), and only process in Xtol in a
>Jobo CPP-2. I try to keep things as simple as possible.
>
>If I do find the courage to take this assignment:
>
>1. Do I shoot color negative or transparency? In either case, what film?
>2. The prints (all 8X10) will be used to illustrate a real estate portfolio.
>If I use transparency, does this mean Ilfochrome prints?
>3. Given that I have much more experience using my RB, should I even
>consider my 4x5?
>4. Does anyone know a good book on basic techniques in architectural
>photography?
>5. Apart from the addresses of the properties to be photographed, I'm not
>even sure what questions to ask the gentleman in preparation for this?
>
>Does this make any sense at all, or am I just kidding myself?? Come on,
>don't hold back, I can take it :)
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