From the SDSU-BYU basketball game. This reminds me of people who wear baseball caps backwards — does no good protecting the eyes/lens and looks odd.
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- I just want to say that I’m learning a lot from this coversation. Thanks everyone.
— Trevor Christensen on Questions questions - Huh…. Nice boom light. How much do you think the SLFD would charge to rent that bad boy out to drop a little light in a hard to get to place for an upcoming shoot?
— Bryan William Jones on Accident investigation - Great job Trent, way to find the angles.
— scott winterton on Utah vs. Georgia Gymnastics - Garry that’s one thing I see as a positive in all this. Though I’m not getting a day rate, it does at least open a few new doors to me that otherwise might not open. Even at the high school level of sports they require a UHSAA credential (different scenario, but the restricted access idea is the same) While I’m not banking on the idea of spec shooting as being my largest source of income, at least for me right now I see it as a step forward.
— Michael Mangum on Questions questions - A question I have is what about credentials? As a freelancer and especially doing spec shooting, it is so difficult to get credentials. Granted great photos may be had at events without such, but getting into the inner circle where the photos are is out. There’s also the cost of events, there are times one can’t afford the cost. I remember getting into many events just showing the press I.D., for instance the zoo. Great place to find a feature photo, but can’t afford the entrance fee now, and just to get a photo to add to the portfolio...
— Garry Bryant on Questions questions - Lol, the “no worries” was in direct reference to the no gf/wife/child/dependant thought. I have plenty of worries in my life Senor Smith. And I definitely understand the idea of not needing professional sports to make great photos. I shoot a lot of concerts, and I think some of my best images were from unknown artists at Kilby Court. And while the idea is true that you can make great images no matter what scene your in, (correct me if I’m wrong) the fact of the matter is that no matter what, even a great photo at a high school...
— Michael Mangum on Questions questions - Man, I do need your life you. No worries? You must have a good stock of Diet Coke. I’m jealous. Don’t worry. They’ll come if you decide to become a freelancer or you decide to get a girlfriend. Kidding aside, spec shooting is a bad idea. I tell kids in college it’s not. Why? It’s a means of shooting and portfolio building. Is it smart? No. But when you’re in college you have a miniature world at your disposal. No real life pressures or expenses. Basically you can do whatever you want. It’s a great time to...
— Patrick Smith on Questions questions - For the most part I don’t like tilted images, but I do experiment a little sometimes. I have found that I do tend to over-tilt though. I appreciate your comment. I do wish I could see it with a straight horizon.
— Christopher Reeves on Utes vs. Ducks - See and that’s the other thing that’s edging me toward jumping in. I’m single (shut up, Jeremy), no kids, no prospects, no worries. If there ever were a personal situation to take the risk it would be now or sometime close to now. I’m sure I’d be a lot more hesitant, if not averse to attempting it if I had a child to feed or a wife to take care of. For those that advise against the spec shooting. I can understand where you’re coming from, but the question I pose is this: If I don’t do the spec shooting, what...
— Michael Mangum on Questions questions - For me, this is way too much tilt. I really don’t care about the other players on the right and would have enjoyed this sequence much more if the horizon wasn’t tilted 45 degrees.
— Chris Detrick on Utes vs. Ducks
- I just want to say that I’m learning a lot from this coversation. Thanks everyone.
Obviously, he chose the right.
Doug, you’re obviously too old to know what’s hip. All the cool kids are wearing their hoods backwards these days. And the really cool kids are wearing them cocked at odd angles.
I wear my hood backwards and upside down.
(Obviously.)
Jud=> too old? And cool to who? To those who still wear their pants low to show off their underwear? I’ll pass. || Chris=> The he is a she. Mark P. says the photog works for The Daily Universe.
My bad: Obviously, *she* chose the right
So Doug, you don’t wear your sunglasses at night!!? Hahaha.
Nor do I wear them inside buildings.
How do people know you’re cool then?
If they don’t know, then they’re not cool themselves. And then there are different levels and categories of cool. Do you want to be a Paris Hilton type cool want-a-be or be associated with someone you actually admire or like for his/her accomplishments and personality? But coolness can be fickle and short-lived which can make you appear retro or out of touch. So being cool may not be as cool as you think and could attract people you don’t want around all the time and be shunned by others. Plus those who have the same cool can create a small circle of friends without much variety which could become boring. On the other hand not being cool and/or being near the cool level in several different categories will provide you a wider range of friends and be a heck of lot more fun.
I saw at least six people shooting like this at the Closing Ceremony last night. I’m still figuring out if this is stylish or not and if it’s for me. The question, though, is what do we call this technique? We need a name for it.
Sounds like it’s contest time. I’ll start off with “Flaring.”
While we’re picking this photog apart lets see here. Collar on a 70-200. Unheard of in the PJ biz. Incorrect hand position for steady shooting check. Hood placed in storage position check. Strap dangling and being unused. Hell that’s trade craft 101. To end on a positive note though at least she has a UV filter on. Oh and as for the contest, Doug has my vote.
Drew: There was no intention of picking this photog or any photog apart. Just an observation about life’s similarities. As to the collar, what’s wrong with that? In fact, I use mine to give me a better grip when I hand hold; I don’t have to hunt for it when I use the lens on a remote; or on a tripod doing portraits and still lifes. As to the strap dangling, what’s wrong with that? When shooting with my 400mm at basketball games I have my camera/zoom set on the floor next to me.