Peter Marney (SVP, Gloval Head of Content Market place group) was kind enough to spend a little time talking to the Photoclub during his visit to Eagan. He had some great stories about his experiences.His photography passion is focused around Street Photography and Sports. His favorite locations to shoot street photography are internation locations such as India.
Another interesting thing to note is he is interested photo editing. He would like to spend is time out shooting and not in front of the computer. Currently he does not even have Photoshop loaded on his computer. I think many of us would like to spend less time on the computer and more time capturing great images.
Here is a link to his smugmug page.
Below are the tips he provided to the group.
- A Wave and a smile
- Lets people know you are here and want to take a photo
- You are not that Sneaky
- Be respectful. Don't take the picture if they don't want you to.
- Greet an elder
- Recognize the most eager
- Announce yourself
- To Pay or not to Pay
- Its ultimately your choice. Some people may request it which is why it is important to announce yourself. Some groups just enjoy being photographed and do not look for any money. (Philippines - "No", Morocco - "Yes")
- Be an Ambassador
- Provide prints of the subjects when possible if requested
- Shoot Manual
- Fill flash for eye catch lights
- Get it right in the Camera
- If the subjects will allow it don't be afraid to take additional time to get the correct exposure
- Always say thank you (and show them your photos if they are interested)
- Be aware of your backgrounds
- If you are having fun - they will have fun
Sports Photography
- What Shutter Speed
- High shutter speeds are needed for most sports to freeze motion such as football.
- Some sports and effects require a slow shutter speed. When panning with moving subjects to show motion such as horse racing a slow shutter speed is needed.
- Wide open aperture
- Helps focus attention to the subject when background is out of focus
- No IS
- IS slows down your autofocus. Plan and prefocus when possible
- Center Point Focus
- Know the game
- Know where to expect the action
- Don't UZI it
- Average bursts of 3 images
- Always shoot manual
- Mind the sun
- Keep a safe distance
- Crop the heck out of it
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