I'm looking for tips on photographing large groups (30-40 people) indoors in
a conference room / hotel type setting.
I am using either Nikon film SLR or possibly DSLR.  My main concern is
getting the lighting right as my experience is only with simgle or small

I've just updated my pictures gallery.
Have a look at:
http://www.picturesgallery.republika.pl/

When shooting brown or darker-skinned female models, what type and color of
background will provide the most versatility? Right now, I only have two
backgrounds...bright white and a blackout background. I'm looking to
purchase another color (old masters brown-ish type color maybe?) ...

recently I developed few rolls from session where I was taking pictures of
two girls playing some kind of game. I select seven pictures at
http://piskoftak.com/last_roll.phtml I like to include on or two in my
bigger project about childhood and so I like to select from this set. I

I'd like to know how to make a "high-key" portrait using traditional B&W
film and darkroom techniques.  I only have a white wall and a
strobe/reflector.  I also have some cheap $2 hardware-store light fixtures.
I know that I need to make sure the white wall is blown.  Should I try ...

http://www.fauland-fotografie.de/Bildkritik.html
this shot was taken in the staricase of an old house using ambient
light. I was trying with and without additional flash, but like this
version better. Comments are welcome.

I was asked by a neighbour to take pictures of her daughter and friends at
their upcoming prom.  The photos will be taken in the late afternoon outside
in front of an old barn.  There is lots of shade if sunny, lots of pretty
flowers great backgrounds and color.

I have a few halogen shop lights that I am thinking about using for some
portrait work (background, hairlight) and I am curious if this is a good
idea.  I am using 35mm negative, not digital.
In one case I want to use them in my studio, which would be a combination of

I'm trying to make a black and white image from a color file.  Am I better
off using desaturate or changing the mode to grayscale (in photoshop)??
Thanks in advance

Hi, I was hoping for some suggestions (i.e. filters or exposure
control) for photographing a couple with very differing skin tones.
How can I keep the lighter subject from being washed out or conversly
the darker from being underexposed when using various filters.  I