siani1989
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to get into the equine photography world what would i have to do please, what would i need have to do to prove i am good at photography, can anyone help me with regards to this or give me some advice thanks x
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Twizzel
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I'd say you need to have a decent portfolio of work, a good camera and a sense of humour!! I went to a few shows and practised taking photos at the right moment that were very clear, then approached a professional photographer at a local show who took me on and showed me the ropes so to speak. That was August 2007 and I've just finished my first full season of event photography with him.
You need a decent camera too, I use a Canon 350D which I bought for £360 about 18 months ago, and a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 USM lens that costs around £600 new.
You need a sense of humour and stamina too, it might not sound much but 8-9 hours of photographing at a show wears you out as it's non-stop. I had a show this year where I arrived at 8:30am and didn't have a break until I ate my lunch at 4:30pm.
Any other questions fire away
You need a decent camera too, I use a Canon 350D which I bought for £360 about 18 months ago, and a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 USM lens that costs around £600 new.
You need a sense of humour and stamina too, it might not sound much but 8-9 hours of photographing at a show wears you out as it's non-stop. I had a show this year where I arrived at 8:30am and didn't have a break until I ate my lunch at 4:30pm.
Any other questions fire away
siani1989
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what kind of pictures could i take for my portfolio please do you have any pictures you could show me please on what to take please
Twizzel
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There's a few of my photos, you need to get the horse in the right moment of suspension for jumping, it's important to see the rider's face as most people won't buy a photo if they can't see the horse's and their face, get the light right in the photo (stand with back to the sun)...
siani1989
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how did you get soo good just practice practice? i would love to do it but dont think i could do it x
Twizzel
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Yes lots of practise- practise makes perfect (I am far from that though!). I have no qualifications in photography, not even A Level photography, so it really is having a good eye for a photo and practising until every photo comes out how you want it. I think the saying is amaetures practise until they get a good photo, professionals practise until every photo is good!
Having a good camera helps too (with my old non-slr camera I became very frustrated as I wasn't getting the results like above that I wanted, so went SLR and haven't looked back)
Having a good camera helps too (with my old non-slr camera I became very frustrated as I wasn't getting the results like above that I wanted, so went SLR and haven't looked back)
siani1989
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could i send you some pictures i take they only on the phone not very goood but all i have at minute till go get new camera next month ?
siani1989
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this one needs to be more in the centre
this one is a bit dark but better just the right time i think
or this one
thank you for your help much appreciated x
this one is a bit dark but better just the right time i think
or this one
thank you for your help much appreciated x
NeilM
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You will notice that Twizzle has spent more on the lens than the camera. That is key.
I am an amateur, although I also have a lot of photographs published as I am a freelance writer (part time). I recently took some photographs of a one day inter schools event, and due to a change in SLR, I did not have a long enough lens. My pictures were terrible in comparison to those I have taken before (and since).
As far as practice is concerned, there are events on all around the UK almost every weekend (not so many at this time of year). I have never had any trouble attending events and taking photos. I have even spent time talking 'shop' with the professionals at the event.
The advent of digital SLR's make learning an awful lot cheaper, as when I was cutting my teeth it was film only. I still have the photo's of an air display, where all the WW2 aircraft have frozen propellers (shutter speed too fast)
. With digital, you know you've dropped a clanger straight away and it cost nothing to delete.
Twizzle obviously has 'the eye' and has put a lot of time in learning and making mistakes. It is the only way, even for someone who does not wish to sell photos but just does it for the pleasure.
I am an amateur, although I also have a lot of photographs published as I am a freelance writer (part time). I recently took some photographs of a one day inter schools event, and due to a change in SLR, I did not have a long enough lens. My pictures were terrible in comparison to those I have taken before (and since).
As far as practice is concerned, there are events on all around the UK almost every weekend (not so many at this time of year). I have never had any trouble attending events and taking photos. I have even spent time talking 'shop' with the professionals at the event.
The advent of digital SLR's make learning an awful lot cheaper, as when I was cutting my teeth it was film only. I still have the photo's of an air display, where all the WW2 aircraft have frozen propellers (shutter speed too fast)
Twizzle obviously has 'the eye' and has put a lot of time in learning and making mistakes. It is the only way, even for someone who does not wish to sell photos but just does it for the pleasure.
MerryMaker
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Give me an email on the below address I'm a full time photographer and was one of the official photographers at HOYS, could prob help you out
PurplePickle
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Some good advice above, I used to do events but do portraiture now. I would advise getting some seconding work in, helping out other photographers.
Its not always easy getting someone to take you on but its worth trying.
Heres a few of mine from last years native pony show.
Its not always easy getting someone to take you on but its worth trying.
Heres a few of mine from last years native pony show.
Ottinmeg
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sian, from the few photos you have posted i would say your timing is good , they all need to be more centred (as you know ) but they can be cropped,( try picassa,its a free programme and you can mess with all sorts on it) im not a pro by any stretch of the imagination but ill pm you my website so you can have a look at my photos. As neil said the lens is the key, i use a nikon D40 and am held back by my lens but have to make do until i can afford the F2 lens that twizzel uses.