#7368679 - 11/01/13 03:38 PM
Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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LNXGUY
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Well, I just got a call from a writer buddy of mine who just put in a good word for me with an outdoors magazine. There's an upcoming article he's doing (2014/2015) and I'm responsible for all the camera work (12+ pics PLUS MAGAZINE COVER!  )
So now I'm got this giant pit in my stomach, am I good enough to do this? Do I have the right camera? The right lenses? Don't get me wrong it's exciting at the same time but god damnit, I'm a fisherman first and a very VERY amateur photographer second. I've got thoughts of off camera flash, FF bodies and expensive lenses running through my head. I'm sure guys like Nate will get a chuckle out of this but it's pretty nerve racking, lol. None of the lenses I've currently got are particularly fast (70-200 f4L, EF-S 10-22mm and a nifty fifty) which I'm sure aren't going to help me capture the type of action shots I want to take (and that the magazine wants)..
I've been eyeing the EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 and will probably pick one up next week. I'd really like a 70-200 f2.8 but I'll probably just end up renting that for a trip to Michigan I've got in the next coming weeks. Is there anything else I should be looking at? As far as flashes go I've got a Yongnuo YN-565EX but haven't done much other then put it on, set it to ETTL and shot away. I think I should start scouring Flickr for EXIF data to see what all the pros are using 
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#7368848 - 11/01/13 05:08 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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Huggy
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Camera gear doesn't dictate half as much as a good eye for photography... so if your friend thinks you've got the skills, and if he's writing the article and using you as a photographer, then you're set.
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#7368919 - 11/01/13 05:41 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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flyEX #1
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The gear you have is more than adequate. One of the main advantages of FF is ultra wide angle but you have the 10-22 and it is an excellent lens. Don't buy the 17-55mm just for this - only if you really want it. Tempted to send you my copy with a few xanax in the dust cap. 
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#7369035 - 11/01/13 06:54 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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What exactly would you be shooting? I won't claim it is easy or hard, but it depends on what the assignment is.
I helped Nate by getting some shots of an EVO near me and while I think I could have definitely done better, I don't think they came out all too bad either.
Just let things come naturally to you and go with it.
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#7369099 - 11/01/13 07:39 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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LNXGUY
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The gear you have is more than adequate. One of the main advantages of FF is ultra wide angle but you have the 10-22 and it is an excellent lens. Don't buy the 17-55mm just for this - only if you really want it. Tempted to send you my copy with a few xanax in the dust cap.
I've been after the 17-55 for a while, but I think it's finally time to pull the trigger. I love the 10-22mm but in some situations it's just not fast enough. I shoot a lot of low light stuff, either early morning/late into the evening and when conditions aren't the best (Overcast, rainy, shitty light etc).. It's been my go to lens for the stuff I usually shoot (On the river in tight quarters, in your face kind of stuff).. At 10mm, I can get f3.5 out of it but that's it. I do think the 17-55 would give me more keepers compared to the 10-22 in certain conditions.
Parker, this is going to be all on the river type of stuff. Action shots of guys landing fish, close up of specifics lures, techniques, etc. Magazine has pretty specific thoughts on the pics they want for the article, I just need to get them.
I do think I'm going to rent the 70-200 f2.8 IS for my trip in a few weeks, along with picking up the EF-S 17-55mm. If the IQ on the 70-200 f2.8 is anything like my 70-200 f4 I'm sure I'll be pretty happy. Those extra stops plus I should really come in handy. It looks like I'll be lugging more camera gear then fishing gear!
Scott, I get ya, I just don't want to ruin this opportunity...
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#7369354 - 11/01/13 11:12 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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very cool man! just go with what you know, don't try anything new unless you practice first, and follow your gut (and eye).
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#7372912 - 11/04/13 03:20 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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LNXGUY
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I think I'll just stick with what I know, snap a billion pics and hope I get some keepers.
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#7373106 - 11/04/13 05:11 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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Nate047
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forget what everyone said and PANIC!!!
lol...congrats bill
THIS!
Okay but seriously though, you are totally justified in worrying and wondering what to do. I would say try some new techniques between now and when you shoot, if it's not going to be until 2014 or 2015 anyway you should have plenty of time. Also, if they like what you've done so far, don't try to stray too far from your current style.
And make sure they PAY YOU.
Nate 
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#7374395 - 11/05/13 08:48 AM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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Kierf
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Cool stuff.
Keep doing what you've been doing (because they clearly like it) and practice some new shots. Grats!
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#7375103 - 11/05/13 12:20 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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Do fluffers normally get paid?
In many ways than one
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#7375220 - 11/05/13 01:05 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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Nate047
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And make sure they PAY YOU. Nate and yet you couldn't pay me? 
Hey man I wouldn't have done it if I were you. And for the record, that was not my call at all as junior editor, so don't lay that shit on me bro!!1! 
Nate
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#7375780 - 11/05/13 03:56 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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Do fluffers normally get paid? In many ways than one
Fluffers usually do not receive the money shot.
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#7375956 - 11/05/13 05:12 PM
Re: Kinda freaking out a bit.....Could use some help.
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GSParker
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And make sure they PAY YOU. Nate and yet you couldn't pay me? Hey man I wouldn't have done it if I were you. And for the record, that was not my call at all as junior editor, so don't lay that shit on me bro!!1! Nate
I just enjoy getting out and shooting so it didn't bother me at all.
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