Excellent! And they complain why photographers charge so much! Not knowing the amount of planning, shooting and post processing that goes into the assignment just to get 15 shots! Well done!
I know a few pros locally who are not as pro as you, pulling off all those shots in one day is really a miracle, especially without a full crew on the lighting, that you only fluffed one shot is a testament to your preparation, as Guy says, it is the basis of being a pro.
Rob congratulations on your discipline, preparation; shear guts, determination and drive not to fail.
The theory is fine, but to put it into practice and pull it off, as you have done here is almost impossible, and confirmation that you are a committed Pro in every step of this process.
You deserve all the respect and admiration of the FM'ers, for this thread and so clearly documenting the process from start to finish. You have truly climbed Mt Everest, and returned having found even more hidden talent and reserves, that you were not sure that you had.
Rob--wasn't following this thread "live", but as soon as I ran into your lighting test shots with Elena I knew you'd be able to pull it off like you did. Congrats--glad to see all that preparation paid off!
Rob, wow you did an excellent job, I'm more than just a little impressed. You did a bang up job for them and I'm sure they are very happy with the results. Hat's off to you bud.
Thanks Tom, but I think my firewall/filter/whatever they have here at work is the culprit. All I get are dots where the pics should be. I'll have to check them tonight when I get home.
Thanks for the encouragement and support you guys! FM plays a huge part in helping grow as a photographer. There's not othe forum like it--you guys are a total class act.
Yesterday, Elena and I were talking, and it's hard to believe that I've only had a DSLR for 2 months, and only had my monolights for less than one month. If someone had told me a couple of months ago I'd be shooting a huge assignment like this right after purchasing a DSLR and monolights, I'd think he's crazy.
People always ask me if I'm a pro when they see me harrassing people with my camera. They always look disappointed when I tell them, "No, photography is just something I love, but I'm not a pro." They also look a little annoyed that I'm shooting with a pro camera but I don't do it for a living. Kinda like if you saw a guy driving a F1 racing car down the street, but he's just some guy and doesn't even race at the track--you'd think he looks ridiculous.
So, I guess I wanted to prove to myself that although I don't shoot for a living, I can at least look people in the eye in the future and say, "No, I don't do this for a living, but I can shoot like a pro if you ask me to." Except next time I'll charge them an arm and a leg. . .. Bwahahahahaha!!!
People always ask me if I'm a pro when they see me harrassing people with my camera. They always look disappointed when I tell them, "No, photography is just something I love, but I'm not a pro." They also look a little annoyed that I'm shooting with a pro camera but I don't do it for a living. Kinda like if you saw a guy driving a F1 racing car down the street, but he's just some guy and doesn't even race at the track--you'd think he looks ridiculous.
So, I guess I wanted to prove to myself that although I don't shoot for a living, I can at least look people in the eye in the future and say, "No, I don't do this for a living, but I can shoot like a pro if you ask me to." Except next time I'll charge them an arm and a leg. . .. Bwahahahahaha!!!...Show more →
I've run across this problem on many an occasion and I also feel a bit silly answering them; "No." "I just like photography and I'm doing it for myself." "I don't shoot for anybody." I feel even more lame when I tell them; "I'm just a hobbiest out gathering some images to play with. Makes me feel kinda geeky all over. Also, I haven't a clue how to respond to them without sounding kinda dorky or like a jerk when they make comment about the camera. To me, it's a tool and to them, it's something that's way cool looking. I understand this, I just don't know what to say that sounds cool in response. I like to understate my equipment, not overstate.
And yes, I too feel their disappointment. It's a bit sad as it's like their lives are so empty and they think it's really cool they're talking to somebody who's connected to something with some zing in it that's different from their lives. That and deep down inside, I wish I was associated with a fine wine magazine going up and down the West Coast doing article shoots at the many different California wineries The problem, from my little bit of experience, they just don't want to pay enough so one can afford to live while doing this. Unfortunately, it's not only about photography when you get into it full time.
If ya wanna know where things really go south. It's when some babe sees your rig and wants to know if you'll do some glamor shots of her and you have to decline cause you're married Now that's when it really hurts
If this is how much work is involved with being a pro - I am happy that I am an amateur. I can't imagine the time you spent both behind the lens and in front of your monitor.
Mind blowing work Rob - thanks for all the time just to post it for us!
BeeMan458 wrote:
If ya wanna know where things really go south. It's when some babe sees your rig and wants to know if you'll do some glamor shots of her and you have to decline cause you're married Now that's when it really hurts
Hehe, not a problem here. Elena loves hot chicks as much as I do, so if some nubile hottie wanted me to shoot her in her birthday suit, as long as my wife gets to watch, she's fine with it.
The problem, from my little bit of experience, they just don't want to pay enough so one can afford to live while doing this. Unfortunately, it's not only about photography when you get into it full time.
Now that's when it really hurts