[Ansteorra] flash photography at events

[Jennifer Carlson]

I like having photos as keepsakes.  The memories they hold are precious: 
college friends horsing around at fighter practice, Sir Ricardo di Pisa's 
knighting ceremony ... I've collected a lot of memories over the years, and 
will continue to do so.

I have also been a court herald blinded to the point of headache by 
relentless flashes.  My husband has often had good shots spoiled because 
there were too many flashes going off at the same time, and his pictures 
came out highly overexposed.

There is a middle ground to this issue.  Most digital cameras have a 
"nighttime" or "low light" setting.  This requires a slower shutter speed, 
so you might need a tripod (a mere $20 at Wal-Mart), but it eliminates the 
need for a flash.

If you use film, use a low-light film.  Again, you may want a tripod.

Designate a photographer from your group: shire, province, barony, 
household, etc., and share the pics later.  That will reduce the number of 
cameras competing for a good shot.

And it would help greatly if the presiding nobles would let their wishes be 
known.  Many people do not mind flashes, but some may.


In servicio,

Talana




>needed to insure acceptable pictures.  The whole time hoping I wasn't
>offending/annoying anyone popping off my flash every time someone received
>an award (was during evening court, under a  pavillion).  Most of the time 
>I
>can make use of existing light, but as evening approaches, or worse, things
>under large pavilions require the use of some fill flash.
>
>My question is, how do you feel about the use of flash at events?
>
>--
>- Mike (aka Collwyn)
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