How to take prom pictures?

[BMW F22]

I've been asked to take some pre-prom pix for someone I know so I'm here asking for tips/pointers. I usually take pix of pretty much everything but people. I could take pix of people but I'm by no mean an expert.

My equipment: Canon 5D w/24-70mm, 70-200mm, 50mm, EX 430II. Obviously I'm only gonna be using the 24-70mm.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[PNF]

not sure what equipment you have, but here is what I'd do.

make a list of what and who you want to capture.

i.e.

- how you (or your subject) prepares before the prom (cosmetic, home, family, fds, etc)
- the limo that takes you (or your subject to the prom)
- the entrance/signs that says this is the prom site, night, etc
- the DRESS of the prom
- friends of your subject, crazy moment, what nots
- the dance, the kiss, the moment.
- the drinks, the food, the atmosphere

There are lots more I am sure, but I'd just make a list of what you want to take first and then bring that with you and check them off 1 by 1.

is that 50 f1.4? 70-200 f2.8? you probably use that a lot as well, since at FF, 70-200 is GREAT for portrait and close shot of whats happening (dancing, close shot of the action, what nots).

you need 2 bodies at least i'd think. one if for 24-70 and 1 for 70-200

[oneintheory]

if i were you, i'd explore using the 70-200, as the compression of telephoto lenses is quite flattering for portraits...

[BMW F22]

Hmm thanks for the advice guys! Keep them coming! I'm also trying to research a few other sites to see if I could pick up anything.

[BMW F22]

That's it guys?!?! What happened to all the pro's on here??

[chinoxs203]

get some POV angels. its the prom so she they should be legal

[immiketoo]

And, make sure everyone is clothed