Any pros willing to let an amateur tag along?

Gambler · 11-02-2009 3:49pm #1

Basically I'd like to try and get some more specific experience in a couple of different areas so I was wondering if any pros would be willing to let me tag along and learn a bit from them.

I'd ideally take some pictures myself as well with my own gear if possible and anything I take would be the pro's to use if it was up to scratch (and if not hopefully I could get some feedback on what to do next time)

Just an idea and it may not be a runner but if a photog's interested in swapping some knowledge in exchange for a bit of company and a free gopher then great!

Fajitas! · 11-02-2009 3:57pm

What are you interested in doing?

Fajitas! · 11-02-2009 3:58pm

Oh, and where!

Gambler · 11-02-2009 4:00pm

Anything and everything really, Sports, Weddings, Portraits, Product Shots.. For me it's more about getting general experience and trying out a few different things to see what I really enjoy and (hopefully) have a flair for.

I'm based in Dublin but can Travel if there's something worth traveling for! Work for myself so while weekends\evenings are ideal I can make something during a normal work day too.

Covey · 11-02-2009 4:10pm

I have no idea what level you are at.

I would imagine though that a keen amatuer would be more likely to be of use to a professional than a complete beginner. Someone say asking whats an f stop might just be in the way tbh.

Gambler · 11-02-2009 4:17pm

Hehe I'm not a complete beginner. I know all the basics at this stage (not claiming to be an expert but I certainly understand what an f stop is and am very comfortable taking pics in manual) and am looking to take my photos to the next level.

I get what you're saying completely, this isn't me looking for a free beginners course or anything like that. I do feel I can actually be of use to a photog on a shoot or else I wouldn't ask

mehfesto2 · 11-02-2009 4:53pm

It'd probably be an idea to stick up a few of your images or a link to your Flickr account so that anyone that might be interested can get a better idea of your level, skill and whathaveyou. Sll they have so far is your word!

Gambler · 11-02-2009 4:58pm

Hehe fair point, I have nothing recent up but here's my pix.ie account:

http://pix.ie/gambler

Last pics up there are from November I think

ThOnda · 11-02-2009 5:09pm

Well, to be honest, I am in similar position. But in my case is it more like motivation to do something more about photography. I cannot become a pro ever

Paulw · 11-02-2009 5:16pm

While I'm not a full-time pro, for sports, you can tag along with me sometime, but it won't be this weekend. Too late to organise access for this week, with the internation football tonight, and international A rugby this Fri (not sure if I can attend yet).

I'll see what events I have the following weekend (can't think of anything right now), and will let you know.

Gambler · 11-02-2009 5:21pm

Hehe Valentines weekend in my first year of marriage would be a no no for me too but would definitely love to come to anything the week after! Should have my 70-200 2.8 by then too

Any pros willing to let an amateur tag along?

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