So I have been going on a few weeks, and have only recently got my D1x, but I haven't shot a frame in like 2 weeks. I have been working on finals, and working my butt off at work, and I just wonder, do you guys shoot every day? (part of my is thinking all of my great gear is going to waste :-( I know Scott shoots almost everyday :-) But what about the rest of you, ever go for a while without shooting, go through withdrawls, wonder why you bought that 400 dollar ballhead and haven't used it yet? I'm just curious if I am alone in this, or if it happens to everyone?
I'll shoot everyday, as I'm just getting used to my first SLR I sit in my room and try to get the proper exposures and minimize camera shake, I can shoot up to 1/5 of a second flawlessly still Im really studying the technical aspect before I get out and start shooting full-on, plus I really want my 85mm 1.8!!!!
I guess this was all spurred by my Christmas list. My girlfriend was asking me if I still wanted the markins M10, and I said yes, but part of me said, I haven't shot in like 2 weeks, maybe I am getting out of it and I should ask for something else. Then I picked up the D1x, fired off one shot of like, the corner of my room, and a big smile came over my face and I remember why I wanted it :-) Even if I don't shoot as often as I do want to, I have all the stuff I want (well, that I can afford) so I can make the most of those few times I do :-) Thanks guys, I was just curious. I often find it hard to find things to shoot as well. What do you guys shoot, when you shoot everyday?
1fstwrx wrote:
So I have been going on a few weeks, and have only recently got my D1x, but I haven't shot a frame in like 2 weeks. I have been working on finals, and working my butt off at work, and I just wonder, do you guys shoot every day? (part of my is thinking all of my great gear is going to waste :-( I know Scott shoots almost everyday :-) But what about the rest of you, ever go for a while without shooting, go through withdrawls, wonder why you bought that 400 dollar ballhead and haven't used it yet? I'm just curious if I am alone in this, or if it happens to everyone?...Show more →
Since moving to Los Angeles it seems I haven't shot in weeks, in reality its only been a few days. But before I moved out here my job had me shooting eight hours a day so its an adjustment.
Maybe it just feels longer since I've looked at least 200 photographers websites this week in search of assisting jobs.
Anyway new gear can be a motivator to getting out and shooting, I'm sure you will be heading out in the evening to shoot a few sunsets to see how nice it is to shoot with a good ballhead.
I have backed off to once or twice a week due to work, other commitments and the fact that the D70's shine has worn off. I am like John Mac in that I look for the photograph more often than rattling off a bunch of frames. Goes back to my penny pinching film habits, but also allows for more creative vision. There are days when I don't feel creative and no amount of shooting would produce an image I like, but other times I can find a keeper every time I look through the viewfinder. Those are the days I wait for.
1fstwrx wrote:
So I have been going on a few weeks, and have only recently got my D1x, but I haven't shot a frame in like 2 weeks. I have been working on finals, and working my butt off at work, and I just wonder, do you guys shoot every day? (part of my is thinking all of my great gear is going to waste :-( I know Scott shoots almost everyday :-) But what about the rest of you, ever go for a while without shooting, go through withdrawls, wonder why you bought that 400 dollar ballhead and haven't used it yet? I'm just curious if I am alone in this, or if it happens to everyone?...Show more →
I try to shoot every day, and before I got married I almost always did. Of course Now that I have a 6 Month old, I find myself shooting a hole lot more.
I shoot about once every two weeks, but when I shoot I get off 3 or 4 hundred frames. I wish I shot more often. I considered finding one of those online clubs that have a photo theme for every day and you're supposed to take a photo to fit the theme. I figured that would at least give me some ideas every day.
Mark Jamison wrote:
I try to shoot every day, and before I got married I almost always did. Of course Now that I have a 6 Month old, I find myself shooting a hole lot more.
I know that feeling. Wait until they are Teenagers. I have to set up Blinds to get good shots these days.
I shoot every day when I am travelling (and I travel a lot ). Otherwise, I shoot a series of pictures once a week approximately... All in, 1000 pictures a month. I only shoot as a hobbyist, for the fun.
fcobb wrote:
It's been about 4 days since I picked my camera up.
My case stays in the front seat of my vehicle whenever I'm in it.
Such a great idea, I do the same and always have, its just absolutely necessary to have the camera at all times. When inspiration strikes you need to be able to act on it immediately
). Otherwise, I shoot a series of pictures once a week approximately... All in, 1000 pictures a month. I only shoot as a hobbyist, for the fun.