Photographing Shooting Events

[kenw 293]

Does anyone know if the ranges that host the IDPA or other events would have an interest in quality photography of the matches? I have a couple of ideas for decent photography, but I would need to place the camera downrange and pointed back at the shooter, and would certainly need the cooperation of the RSO for that setup.

 

Ken

[UHF 0]

i've got two words for you, remote release.

[kenw 293]

i've got two words for you, remote release.

Ya think???

 

K

[raz-0 1,259]

The only one I know is doing it are the world class steel folks. I know because I'm doing their galleries.

 

Downrange photography that isn't the same thing over and over and over again is a huge PITA. We recently put on a pro-am match, which was actually pretty good for getting some more interesting shots.

 

gallery is here:

 

http://www.worldclasssteel.com/gallery/2009EastCoastPro-Am

[tony357 386]

great pic's thank's for sharing them.

[kenw 293]

Nice images. Who was the photographer?

[MedicYeti 96]

Is this something your looking to charge for?

[kenw 293]

Me?

[NJChiroDoc 0]

So you really do not want the camera anymore. LOL j/k but really there is a fair amout of spatter at the indoor events. You might want to re-think putting a camera down wind. Unless you have a protective housing.

[kenw 293]

Indoor events would present a whole 'nother set of challenges. Indoor ranges aren't particularly bright or visually attractive. It would take a lot of additional lighting to be able to make acceptable images at a fast-paced indoor shooting event, and then you have the issues of flash placement and recycle times. Could be fun to try.

 

K

[raz-0 1,259]

Nice images. Who was the photographer?

 

I took them myself. When I said I was doing their galleries, I meant from click to display.

 

I was surprised how useful my 10-17 fisheye lens was for something that is regarded by many as a gimmick. It really let me stick the camera in places I couldn't otherwise.

[kenw 293]

Never underestimate the value of a good wide angle lens. I use mine at least as often as the big guns, and in some cases it's the only way to make photos that are interesting enough to stand out from the crowd.

 

K

[Maksim 1,504]

and some of those fisheye lens cost a heck of a lot more than a new 1911.

[kenw 293]

and some of those fisheye lens cost a heck of a lot more than a new 1911.

Ya do what ya gotta do to do what ya gotta do.

[NJChiroDoc 0]

NIce pictures Ken!

[kenw 293]

NIce pictures Ken!

 

The images in that gallery aren't mine. Raz-o shot them. I can see how this thread is getting confusing.

 

K

[NJChiroDoc 0]

So fine I take it back..... LOL

 

Nice Pictures Raz-o!

[kenw 293]

Doc,

 

They're nice images, and I'd love to take the credit for them, but let's give the kudos where they're due.

 

K

[NJChiroDoc 0]

I agree I am just busting.