Ron Shoots

Discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.

Simplicity and the Stock Shooter

Achieving maximum results, even on a cloudy day.

Not every day is a sunny day. Regardless of whether you’re a full-time shooter, or you shoot just on the occasional weekend, weather is always a factor for the location photographer. I thought I would share some of the techniques I use to maximize any opportunity. The great part about shooting stock is that you have the flexibility to go in different directions to deliver a marketable image.

Gear up with simplicity

Before we talk about the weather, let’s jump into the gear. First of all, I always keep my camera bag really simple for most outside location shoots. Click here to read the rest of the article, and for a look inside my camera bag.

2 Comments so far

  1. suemack May 18th, 2007 2:52 am

    Very interesting!! Wonderful joyous portraits.

    If it’s raining how do you waterproof your gear Ron?

  2. Ron May 19th, 2007 9:38 pm

    Hi Sue,

    I have a waterproof backpack that we’ll use for shoots where rain is likely, or I’ll just grab a large umbrella to shoot under. The Canon’s are water-resistant and both lenses mentioned (24-105 and 28-300) are also water-reseistant.

    Ron

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