I dream of Cameras #14 How We Shoot

Episode 14 • How We Shoot

 

In this episode, the hosts turn the lens on themselves, examine their shooting styles, methods and subject matter.

 

Jeff asks Gabe about his portraiture work:

• How did you get started doing portraiture work? Seems to be your favorite mode of photography - is it?
• How did the word get out? - models now tag you when they're coming to town
• How do you prepare? - choosing cameras, film stocks, location, wardrobe, looks
• Model releases - do you get 'em? What are the terms of your agreement with them? Do you charge for them to use your stuff, pay them for the session, or is it a favor by you/them?
• Do you shoot mostly men, women or a mix? Do you have a preference?
• How do you direct and work with your subject?
• Does mom or dad or manager or publicist ever attend the shoot?
• How long is a session? What's the ideal length?
• How do you cull, how many images do you show them?
• If a shot is published, what do you get? What's the best placement you've ever gotten?
• You don't have to name names, but talk about your best session ever... and your worst 

Gabe asks Jeff about his photos of "plants and buildings":

• What’s your favorite subject to shoot?
• How often do you think about shooting?
• Is there a camera you take with you more than others?
• How do you make the decision of what camera to bring?
• Will you approach people to shoot?
• What camera do you bring that’s always been a conversation starter?
• How do you decide what film stock to use?
• How often do you shoot and then go home right away and process?
• Where are your favorite places to go take pictures?
• What is your favorite travel camera?
• How many rolls of film will you bring to shoot?
• Do friends ever ask you to take pictures?
• Has anyone asked you to do a wedding?
• What are you thinking about when you’re shooting? Framing? Exposure? Bokeh?

 

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You can find Jeff: https://twitter.com/blue439

https://www.instagram.com/sjeffgreenstein/?hl=en

 

And you can find Gabe: https://twitter.com/gabestuff?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/gabesachs/?hl=en