How long does it take you to shoot a set of pictures? - GoFuckYourself.com

DeanCapture · 03-22-2006, 02:30 PM

I was looking thru some of my sets today as I'm getting them ready for shipment to the Twistys office and I noticed that each pic has a date and time that the pic was taken. I was curious to see how long it takes me to shoot a set of pics and I couldn't believe it. Most of my sets are done inside of 15 minutes...I had no idea. It never occured to me to time myself shooting a set of pics.

The time consuming aspects of what I'm doing is not taking the pictures but instead, getting everything setup to actually do the shoot. Hair/makeup for the model, styling the set, setting up/fine-tuning and testing the lighting, picking out the models wardrobe etc..etc. Taking the actual picture set is the easiest, fastest and the most exciting part of the process for me. Getting everything ready to shoot the set is the slow and time consuming part of the process. Anybody else notice this on their shoots?

AaronM · 03-22-2006, 02:39 PM

15 mins of actual shooting is about right for me too. It's the setup that takes the time.

Sinstar · 03-22-2006, 02:41 PM

15 minutes for me as well. Setup, changing, getting to location usually takes 30 minutes.

Hollywood376 · 03-22-2006, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronM

15 mins of actual shooting is about right for me too. It's the setup that takes the time.

I'd say that's about an average for me as well, unless I'm working with a model who has never worked before. Then, I usually take a little more time.

Elli · 03-22-2006, 03:09 PM

The actual shoot? About 80-100 shots in 20 minutes. The most time consuming part is set-up, makeup/hair, and post processing for the web.

Elli · 03-22-2006, 03:11 PM

I had fun shooting this one yesterday, actually. Goodness me but I love my new flash heads

MaDalton · 03-22-2006, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elli

I had fun shooting this one yesterday, actually. Goodness me but I love my new flash heads

why so shy - dammit

shuki · 03-22-2006, 03:20 PM

How many pics per shoot do you guys avg?

Mr.Right - Banned For Life · 03-22-2006, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronM

15 mins of actual shooting is about right for me too. It's the setup that takes the time.

Yes, thats what it takes me also.

tony286 · 03-22-2006, 03:53 PM

once I got the 20d yeah 15 mins sounds right, when I had the e-10 over a half a hour.

mkx · 03-22-2006, 04:07 PM

I usually do 150-200 pics per set, takes 20-25 min I guess. I rather have 200 pics to choose 100 from than 100 pics to choose 90 from

ultimatebbwdotcom · 03-22-2006, 04:22 PM

Once ive messed around with lens changes and light alterations etc i do about 120 pics in 45 mins.

PixeLs · 03-22-2006, 07:17 PM

Nice shot there Elli..

Elli · 03-22-2006, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PixeLs

Nice shot there Elli..

Thanks!

Paul Markham · 03-22-2006, 11:31 PM

Depends what I'm shooting. If I'm shooting solo girl amateur fun stuff 15 to 20 minutes is fine. If I'm shooting a multi girl set for a magazine it can take over an hour.

Shooting commercial porn is not a race, it's about how much you sell the work for. I have had days I made $20,000 doing two scenes.

And I've had days I made $500.

On film depending on the scene I shoot between 3 and 20 rolls. On digital between 80 and 200 frames, depends again on the scene.

SilentKnight · 03-22-2006, 11:51 PM

Typically I book for 3-hour shoots, and usually get about 300 shots - with 2-3 setup/outfit changes inbetween.

Since we shoot bondage/fetish, the setup time is much longer than non-bondage, of course. Sometimes an intricate shibari rope tie can take 15-20 mins., or a complicated suspension can eat up a lot of time also.

rodney25 · 03-22-2006, 11:55 PM

That woman is better without the eyeglasses..

DeanCapture · 03-22-2006, 11:56 PM

What kind of flash heads did you get Elli?

03-22-2006, 02:30 PM	#1
DeanCapture Haters & Trolls SUCK! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9,275	How long does it take you to shoot a set of pictures? I was looking thru some of my sets today as I'm getting them ready for shipment to the Twistys office and I noticed that each pic has a date and time that the pic was taken. I was curious to see how long it takes me to shoot a set of pics and I couldn't believe it. Most of my sets are done inside of 15 minutes...I had no idea. It never occured to me to time myself shooting a set of pics. The time consuming aspects of what I'm doing is not taking the pictures but instead, getting everything setup to actually do the shoot. Hair/makeup for the model, styling the set, setting up/fine-tuning and testing the lighting, picking out the models wardrobe etc..etc. Taking the actual picture set is the easiest, fastest and the most exciting part of the process for me. Getting everything ready to shoot the set is the slow and time consuming part of the process. Anybody else notice this on their shoots? __________________ Twitter: @DeanCapture Instagram: @TheDeanCapture DeanCapture "at" Gmail.com

03-22-2006, 03:09 PM	#5
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	The actual shoot? About 80-100 shots in 20 minutes. The most time consuming part is set-up, makeup/hair, and post processing for the web. __________________ email: [email protected]

03-22-2006, 03:11 PM	#6
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	I had fun shooting this one yesterday, actually. Goodness me but I love my new flash heads __________________ email: [email protected]

03-22-2006, 03:20 PM	#8
shuki Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,070	How many pics per shoot do you guys avg? __________________ Looking to buy established paysites contact me [email protected]

03-22-2006, 07:17 PM	#13
PixeLs Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 11,922	Nice shot there Elli.. __________________ Make money on any traffic. Bi-weekly payments with no hold.

03-22-2006, 02:39 PM	#2
AaronM GFY Royality ;) Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,921	15 mins of actual shooting is about right for me too. It's the setup that takes the time.

03-22-2006, 02:41 PM	#3
Sinstar Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,206	15 minutes for me as well. Setup, changing, getting to location usually takes 30 minutes.

03-22-2006, 03:53 PM	#10
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	once I got the 20d yeah 15 mins sounds right, when I had the e-10 over a half a hour.

03-22-2006, 04:07 PM	#11
mkx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,001	I usually do 150-200 pics per set, takes 20-25 min I guess. I rather have 200 pics to choose 100 from than 100 pics to choose 90 from

03-22-2006, 04:22 PM	#12
ultimatebbwdotcom Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 591	Once ive messed around with lens changes and light alterations etc i do about 120 pics in 45 mins.

03-22-2006, 11:31 PM	#15
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	Depends what I'm shooting. If I'm shooting solo girl amateur fun stuff 15 to 20 minutes is fine. If I'm shooting a multi girl set for a magazine it can take over an hour. Shooting commercial porn is not a race, it's about how much you sell the work for. I have had days I made $20,000 doing two scenes. And I've had days I made $500. On film depending on the scene I shoot between 3 and 20 rolls. On digital between 80 and 200 frames, depends again on the scene. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70 Last edited by Paul Markham; 03-22-2006 at 11:32 PM..

03-22-2006, 11:51 PM	#16
SilentKnight Megan Fox's fluffer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shooting pool in Elysium Posts: 24,818	Typically I book for 3-hour shoots, and usually get about 300 shots - with 2-3 setup/outfit changes inbetween. Since we shoot bondage/fetish, the setup time is much longer than non-bondage, of course. Sometimes an intricate shibari rope tie can take 15-20 mins., or a complicated suspension can eat up a lot of time also.

03-22-2006, 11:55 PM	#17
rodney25 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,090	That woman is better without the eyeglasses.. __________________ AFFORDABLE Hosting -- Extreme Dependability -- FULL Service ICQ ME for DAMN GOOD HOSTING DEALS: 5380773

03-22-2006, 11:56 PM	#18
DeanCapture Haters & Trolls SUCK! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9,275	What kind of flash heads did you get Elli? __________________ Twitter: @DeanCapture Instagram: @TheDeanCapture DeanCapture "at" Gmail.com