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Posted 9/12/2007 @ 9:52:00 pm by photographyblogger.com
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Taking that perfect picture in a studio is one thing, with the controlled lighting and focus already in place, but getting the shot in the field is totally different.
Dynamic photos often come from a spur of the moment pic, and you have to be ready to capture that moment when it happens. This does require some different equipment than you would use in the studio.
Camera Lens: A good all-round use lens is a must have for a photographer, capable of handling a shot from a distance of 2 feet or so and also being able to focus on the horizon. One of the favorite lenses used for this sort of "snap-shot" is a 28-80mm variable focus lens, it has the capability of getting down and dirty with a tight close up, or catching something in the distance with a minimum of focal travel.
Light Source: Daylight is a wonderful thing, there is nothing that man can produce artificially to compete with the sun, but it does have it's drawbacks. You can't position it, for one...and making your subject stay in place while the earth rotates may be a bit of stress. This problem is easily solved by using strobe lights and reflective screens, this way, you have the natural daylight coming from up above, and fill light provided by a chrome reflector and a solid flash.
Monopod: The tripod is great, when you have time to set it up. While you are fussing around with gears and knobs, though, you may have missed your shot! A monopod is a fantastic way to stabilize the camera during the shoot, and takes no set up time. Many new hiking staffs come with camera attachments on the top, serving a double duty.
These three things can make an on-site shoot a total breeze, and help you produce some fantastic and dynamic photos.
