Whats everybody's thoughts on this, and how do you go about it?
Ive had some awful photos taken by people in the past, i obviously appreciate the help, but when asked to do it, do you give people instructions on where to position the fish, themselves etc, to get he best picture or just take the pictures and move on?
Personally i take a bit of pride in the pictures and want whoever it is to have the best photo, but get that some people might not like to, or feel they cant, guide people on stuff.
Ive had some awful photos taken by people in the past, i obviously appreciate the help, but when asked to do it, do you give people instructions on where to position the fish, themselves etc, to get he best picture or just take the pictures and move on?
Personally i take a bit of pride in the pictures and want whoever it is to have the best photo, but get that some people might not like to, or feel they cant, guide people on stuff.
In reply to Post #1
I'm with you, if it's worth doing it's worth doing well, and I'll talk them through the process to get the right shot.
Similarly, I'll ask some pretty serious questions of anyone offering to do my shots (if I don't know them). If they don't know what they're doing I want to know about it. I'm more than happy doing self takes and I'd rather do that than some guy gets it wrong.
I'm with you, if it's worth doing it's worth doing well, and I'll talk them through the process to get the right shot.
Similarly, I'll ask some pretty serious questions of anyone offering to do my shots (if I don't know them). If they don't know what they're doing I want to know about it. I'm more than happy doing self takes and I'd rather do that than some guy gets it wrong.
In reply to Post #1
I'm not a photographer by any means but I would certainly try to remove any clutter. Nothing worse then seeing peoples personal belongings, rubbish scattered about and in shot
I'm not a photographer by any means but I would certainly try to remove any clutter. Nothing worse then seeing peoples personal belongings, rubbish scattered about and in shot
In reply to Post #2
I agree Yonny
I have now set up my Iphone 11 to take selfies by voice instruction.
I caught a really nice fish from a large low stock venue recently, there was only one other angler about whom i did not know very well, he offered to take pics, I handed him my Canon Bridge camera, he said as i had an Iphone that would be better, i was unsure so asked him to use both.
I must say he was right, and he did a great job, in portrait mode the Iphone 11 takes great pictures, provided its framed correctly of course
hence I bought a tripod adaptor that holds the phone and set up voice instruction to take the picture.
I agree Yonny
I have now set up my Iphone 11 to take selfies by voice instruction.
I caught a really nice fish from a large low stock venue recently, there was only one other angler about whom i did not know very well, he offered to take pics, I handed him my Canon Bridge camera, he said as i had an Iphone that would be better, i was unsure so asked him to use both.
I must say he was right, and he did a great job, in portrait mode the Iphone 11 takes great pictures, provided its framed correctly of course
hence I bought a tripod adaptor that holds the phone and set up voice instruction to take the picture.
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In reply to Post #2
+1, my Mrs even does it to me now
+1, my Mrs even does it to me now
In reply to Post #1
Self takes is the way to go
The gear is around nowadays to be able to take a decent shot day or night
Get someone else to do it and you only have yourself to blame
Self takes is the way to go
The gear is around nowadays to be able to take a decent shot day or night
Get someone else to do it and you only have yourself to blame
In reply to Post #1
I ask outright now, if you can't take a picture then just leave me to it. Generally speaking, when I give my camera the look on there face will tell me whether they are comfortable with it or not, if they are, I make sure they know exactly what I'm after.
On the flip side if I'm taking them for someone else, I'd always insist on using my own camera, or at least get shown how to change various things on their own before you get under way, I will often flick through a few settings whilst I'm taking them to try get the best out of it. I do love helping others, I've often been dragged out of bed at home to share the moment with my friends over the years, really captures the real essence of angling for me, it's not always about your own triumph.
I ask outright now, if you can't take a picture then just leave me to it. Generally speaking, when I give my camera the look on there face will tell me whether they are comfortable with it or not, if they are, I make sure they know exactly what I'm after.
On the flip side if I'm taking them for someone else, I'd always insist on using my own camera, or at least get shown how to change various things on their own before you get under way, I will often flick through a few settings whilst I'm taking them to try get the best out of it. I do love helping others, I've often been dragged out of bed at home to share the moment with my friends over the years, really captures the real essence of angling for me, it's not always about your own triumph.
I'm not overly keen on people taking my pics, last august I caught a 31lb scale perfect common was a stunning fish, not a pb but was one of my favourite fish I've ever caught. I was fishing with a couple people one being very confident in his photography skills which with a iPhone 11 Pro Max is pretty easy because the camera is amazing.
Anyway he took a couple pics and stupidly I asked him if they are alright before looking myself, most of them turned out awful so disappointed when I seen them. I can take very very good self takes with my phone and tripod, upto that point I always did it on my own and from now on I will be doing it on my own 100% lol
Anyway he took a couple pics and stupidly I asked him if they are alright before looking myself, most of them turned out awful so disappointed when I seen them. I can take very very good self takes with my phone and tripod, upto that point I always did it on my own and from now on I will be doing it on my own 100% lol
In reply to Post #1
If they know what they want I've found they will ask & tell you, if they are unsure then I just lead them through to get the best pictures I can.
You kind of get a feel if it's a special one to them or just a few snaps will do.
Many years ago I woke to some ripples entering my swim from the right, on creeping down there found the late Chris Haswell playing a cracking common. Once landed he asked if I'd mind taking some pictures, I said sure where's the camera, he pointed to what resembled a toaster sized slr, I rather sheepishly declined saying I wouldn't have a clue how to use the thing!
If they know what they want I've found they will ask & tell you, if they are unsure then I just lead them through to get the best pictures I can.
You kind of get a feel if it's a special one to them or just a few snaps will do.
Many years ago I woke to some ripples entering my swim from the right, on creeping down there found the late Chris Haswell playing a cracking common. Once landed he asked if I'd mind taking some pictures, I said sure where's the camera, he pointed to what resembled a toaster sized slr, I rather sheepishly declined saying I wouldn't have a clue how to use the thing!
In reply to Post #4
Lovely fish.
Lovely fish.
In reply to Post #11
Thanks Mark,
not a massive fish by today's standards, and well short of a PB, but when they are from a 45 acre lake with only 65 fish its a very pleasing result.
So thank god the photos came out well
Thanks Mark,
not a massive fish by today's standards, and well short of a PB, but when they are from a 45 acre lake with only 65 fish its a very pleasing result.
So thank god the photos came out well
In reply to Post #1
Taking photos for others I always try and do the best possible job with the camera used. If I wouldn't be happy with it in my photo album I'll snap away until I would be. Always happy to take direction on exactly what someone wants and show them the photos as much as possible to see if they are happy.
Conversely I prefer self takes unless I trust the person behind the camera and have seen their photos before. Had plenty of bad photos taken to realise that if I'm going to have poor quality photos it's better to mess up your own self takes so it's easier to cope with
Taking photos for others I always try and do the best possible job with the camera used. If I wouldn't be happy with it in my photo album I'll snap away until I would be. Always happy to take direction on exactly what someone wants and show them the photos as much as possible to see if they are happy.
Conversely I prefer self takes unless I trust the person behind the camera and have seen their photos before. Had plenty of bad photos taken to realise that if I'm going to have poor quality photos it's better to mess up your own self takes so it's easier to cope with
In reply to Post #13
I'm the same.
I'm the same.
I'd rather politely decline an offer for help with pics assuming the person doesn't know what end of a camera to hold, than grill someone for 5 mins and then decline, which would always seem rude
My cameras are designed to have controls directly at your finger tips, which is great when your familiar with it, but even decent photographers used to another brand can change settings without realising.
It is good when you get someone with a decent camera and an eye to take a couple in addition to your own self takes, I've a few nice shots others have taken at different angles etc
My cameras are designed to have controls directly at your finger tips, which is great when your familiar with it, but even decent photographers used to another brand can change settings without realising.
It is good when you get someone with a decent camera and an eye to take a couple in addition to your own self takes, I've a few nice shots others have taken at different angles etc