Ron Shoots

Some days are filled with so much photographic opportunity that its hard to choose a favorite. Today, we shot a fuel tanker, some fabulous folks having pie and coffee at a truck stop diner, and beautiful North Dakota scenics at sunset.

Street-casting

However, one of the most interesting shoots today came from what we call “street-casting” which is when the production coordinator sees someone that we want to photograph and we set up a shoot on the spot. So anyway… Krista, our coordinator, sees a tall lanky truck driver in a cowboy hat walk by while we’re shooting the fuel tanker. Chasing him down, she quickly explains that we would like to do a photo shoot and the terms… payment, model release, etc. Within minutes, we have another shoot arranged. Now it’s my job along with Gray, my assistant, to quickly figure out some cool angles and lighting.

Skinner is easy to talk with, and as a people photographer, I need to help him feel comfortable immediately. Neither of us knew even 10 minutes ago, that we would be working together! In no time at all, we learn that his truck has a million miles on the engine with nothing more than oil changes, some diesel injectors and a couple of turbo fans. He hauls feed, lumber and livestock.

Look closely at the detail shot above. Somehow, I don’t think that pistol is a toy. By the end of the shoot, Skinner is making sure that I’ve shot every angle. We pack up our gear, and head to the diner. Looking back, we hear Skinner shifting through the gears as he muscles his truck back on to the highway.