I am working with one of my clients, who has an Arabian Horse stable. He is looking for shots to put on his website. I let him know I would be willing to give it a shot but I had never worked with horses before.
What lens would you recommend? I am running a Canon system: 1D Mark II, 70-200 2.8L IS, 50mm 1.4, will be coming with me. Should I rent a 300 2.8L?
They will want some posed shots as well as trotting.
Just use your 70-200mm. You will do fine! Arabians are so beautiful! Your client can tell you what makes a good Arabian shot. They made the ears perk and do some cruel things to make the tail raised high (hint: tobasco ouch). Perhaps they are friendlier there? Also, ask client for copies of Arabian magazines and study the shots.
ps: Your 1D markII and lens is PERFECT for this work!!!
We had a thread about this around one month ago. Try a search.... as there's many good answers in there...
As for lens.... use your 70-200IS f/2.8. Now, he wants shots for his web site. Does he need shots of horses just standing or being ridden? What discipline are they being trained? Are you going to shoot shots of a breeding available for stud stallion?
The more information I have about this, the better I can help you. I've been riding since the age of 5 (I'm 48) & have owned horses for about 30 years of my life.
Get more information & feel free to PM me & I'll do my best to help. I've competed in several disciplines since the age of 13.
