Happy that these types of videos are back. I also like the day-trip ones you do. Informative and fun. I stopped uploading to stock sites about two years ago, but still watch these videos!
Hi Andrew, I’m pleased to hear that it all worked out well in the end. I used to run a wedding and event photography business (I am retired now), so I know how stressful it can be if you suddenly encounter health issues. Thankfully, in my 18 years of running that business I faced it only once. Thankfully, I had networked with other photographers and filmmakers, which was my lifeline. I passed on that job to a friend. Things can go wrong at the last minute health wise, and a supportive network is our lifeline. BTW, I used to carry 2 or three identical camera bodies, 2-3 flashes and a number of lenses on my assignments. Even the hired equipment can breakdown as it happened to me on two separate occasions. Since then I invested in my own kit as I could trust it’s reliability. We all work differently and life is full of learning experiences.
hello and good to hear from you again! Yes those unexpected flus and injuries mean a network of backup shooters is essentiasl. Very interesting to hear about your event shooting days and what you used to get the jobs done with regard to equipment. Thanks for watching this last video to the end. It was a long one! All the best AB
@@andrewbalcombe1338 Thanks Andrew. Another thing I always did was to visit the venue and noticed the colour of walls and ceilings. I never used direct flash, it looks terrible. It is also distracting when folks are engaged in conversation. I used to bounce it off the ceiling and used a little white card on the flash to create a catchlight. Nevertheless, there are always surprises in the job...
@@andrewbalcombe1338 Another tip: you can hire a young person to assist you on a demanding shoot. They can keep an eye on your gear as you move around to take shots. Carrying everything in your camera bad on your shoulder can wear you down. Here I can get someone @ £10/hr and it's well worth the money. I allow for that that in the fees.
Andrew, def need 2 cameras to cover an event like this preferably with 2 card slots, RAW in one JPEG in the other, flash may not be an option if the event is being filmed hope it goes (or went well) 👍
Hi Sean, thanks for the feedback. Yes two bodies is perfect with different focal length lenses attached. But for a first time shoot this would be the exception rather than the rule.
I’m glad to see you uploading more frequently
Thank you! More videos on the way 🙂
Happy that these types of videos are back. I also like the day-trip ones you do. Informative and fun. I stopped uploading to stock sites about two years ago, but still watch these videos!
Thanks a lot Gareth. I'm happy to read you enjoyed it! more vids to come!
Hi Andrew, I’m pleased to hear that it all worked out well in the end. I used to run a wedding and event photography business (I am retired now), so I know how stressful it can be if you suddenly encounter health issues. Thankfully, in my 18 years of running that business I faced it only once. Thankfully, I had networked with other photographers and filmmakers, which was my lifeline. I passed on that job to a friend. Things can go wrong at the last minute health wise, and a supportive network is our lifeline. BTW, I used to carry 2 or three identical camera bodies, 2-3 flashes and a number of lenses on my assignments. Even the hired equipment can breakdown as it happened to me on two separate occasions. Since then I invested in my own kit as I could trust it’s reliability. We all work differently and life is full of learning experiences.
hello and good to hear from you again! Yes those unexpected flus and injuries mean a network of backup shooters is essentiasl. Very interesting to hear about your event shooting days and what you used to get the jobs done with regard to equipment. Thanks for watching this last video to the end. It was a long one! All the best AB
@@andrewbalcombe1338 Thanks Andrew. Another thing I always did was to visit the venue and noticed the colour of walls and ceilings. I never used direct flash, it looks terrible. It is also distracting when folks are engaged in conversation. I used to bounce it off the ceiling and used a little white card on the flash to create a catchlight. Nevertheless, there are always surprises in the job...
@@lspeventmedia7836 Thank you, yes nothing worse than being flashed when in a good conversation. Thanks for the additional tips!
@@andrewbalcombe1338 Another tip: you can hire a young person to assist you on a demanding shoot. They can keep an eye on your gear as you move around to take shots. Carrying everything in your camera bad on your shoulder can wear you down. Here I can get someone @ £10/hr and it's well worth the money. I allow for that that in the fees.
Andrew, def need 2 cameras to cover an event like this preferably with 2 card slots, RAW in one JPEG in the other, flash may not be an option if the event is being filmed hope it goes (or went well) 👍
Hi Sean, thanks for the feedback. Yes two bodies is perfect with different focal length lenses attached. But for a first time shoot this would be the exception rather than the rule.