Shooting a golf outing
Jun 26, 2014 09:49:43 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
I could use some additional advise..
On Monday I will be shooting a golf outing at a private CC, 100 plus golfers.
I have done some in the past for a organization I belong to.
My expenses will be reimbursed but I will charge no fee, it is my gift to the Organization and then I do not have to play.
In the past, I have taken shots of the golfers arriving, eating the continental breakfast, loading clubs onto carts, and leaving the club house. Then I was set up on a tee with an assistant who records my camera's DSG # and the individuals names in each foursome for later distribution of the photographs. After the golf part I would photograph some of the participants eating lunch, and after, the distribution of prizes.
Might some of you on the Hog have any ideas to spice thing up a bit?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Duane
On Monday I will be shooting a golf outing at a private CC, 100 plus golfers.
I have done some in the past for a organization I belong to.
My expenses will be reimbursed but I will charge no fee, it is my gift to the Organization and then I do not have to play.
In the past, I have taken shots of the golfers arriving, eating the continental breakfast, loading clubs onto carts, and leaving the club house. Then I was set up on a tee with an assistant who records my camera's DSG # and the individuals names in each foursome for later distribution of the photographs. After the golf part I would photograph some of the participants eating lunch, and after, the distribution of prizes.
Might some of you on the Hog have any ideas to spice thing up a bit?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Duane
Jun 26, 2014 10:01:21 #
Sounds good. I too take a lot of golf events myself ... pro and amateur. The most popular shots in my case are action shots, even bunker shots with the sand blasting.
Jun 26, 2014 10:11:13 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Once you have the obligation shots finished, if there is a short par 3 over water with stand traps you can usually catch some interesting emotional shots facing the tee box.
Jun 26, 2014 10:26:57 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
Thank you!
Duane
Duane
DavidPine wrote:
Once you have the obligation shots finished, if there is a short par 3 over water with stand traps you can usually catch some interesting emotional shots facing the tee box.
Jun 26, 2014 10:27:17 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
Thank You
Duane
Duane
LPigott wrote:
Sounds good. I too take a lot of golf events myself ... pro and amateur. The most popular shots in my case are action shots, even bunker shots with the sand blasting.
Jun 26, 2014 10:30:55 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
Bear2 wrote:
Thank you!
Duane
Duane
Or , go to the most picturesque green (the sloped, stepped one surrounded by potholes with water at the back) and get at least one shot of everyone chipping on.
Jun 27, 2014 21:00:22 #
Jun 27, 2014 21:03:38 #
dickwilber
Loc: Indiana (currently)
The courses where I photograph provide the photographer with a cart so he can follow around and get pictures on all the holes. The photographer is able to get around much faster than the golfers. I shoot each foursome, posed, and EVERY golfer taking a shot or two. These shots are more important than loading/unloading cars and having breakfast, etc., so I only get a shots of a few golfers doing those activities. Don't forget awards ceremonies!
It's an easy, fun gig.
It's an easy, fun gig.
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