I think I'm going to start making a list to review before shooting: I took a shot or two this morning to test out my new lens and did a profile of a work mate as the shot. My pro...

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

I took a shot or two this morning to test out my new lens and did a profile of a work mate as the shot.

My pro photog friend immediately showed me my errors and suggested that I have a checklist written out to review before shooting. He said that after a while the list will become second nature and I won't need it to be written down but for now....I think I do.

Does anyone else review a list before pulling the trigger?

BigDaveMT Loc: Plentywood, MT

I don't, but it sounds like a good piece of advice!

docrob Loc: Durango, Colorado

rpavich wrote:

I took a shot or two this morning to test out my new lens and did a profile of a work mate as the shot.

My pro photog friend immediately showed me my errors and suggested that I have a checklist written out to review before shooting. He said that after a while the list will become second nature and I won't need it to be written down but for now....I think I do.

Does anyone else review a list before pulling the trigger?

just gotta remember not to lose my glasses....question - how technical do you need/want your photographic experience to be?

MWAC Loc: Somewhere East Of Crazy

rpavich wrote:

I took a shot or two this morning to test out my new lens and did a profile of a work mate as the shot.

My pro photog friend immediately showed me my errors and suggested that I have a checklist written out to review before shooting. He said that after a while the list will become second nature and I won't need it to be written down but for now....I think I do.

Does anyone else review a list before pulling the trigger?

I do in my head, as I go over it in my head, it screams at me in my mentor's voice. lmao

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

docrob wrote:

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Just technical enough to not make errors that shouldn't be made. :)

Everyone remembers SOME things...right? (Take the lens cap off) so I'm just doing the same for things like

1.) don't let the far eye break the cheek

2.) Don't let the nose break the cheek.

3.) Make sure there are catchlights in the eyes at the right position.

4.) If there are two of them...make them different

5.) Tighten the jaw line.

6.) Make sure that there is nothing sticking out of the subject's head

7.) Make sure to eliminate distractions in the background.

docrob Loc: Durango, Colorado

rpavich wrote:

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here's my list:
1) does the exposure work?
2) does the composition work?
3) do I like it?
4) (this is the most important) I wonder what if......?

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

docrob wrote:

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Yeah...everyone has their list; it's just that I've seen my Pro-photog's work and its' on a whole other level than what I do and what's posted routinely here.

It's pro and it shows.

I'd like to strive to get within spitting distance of that level some day and so little details make a difference.

Even if I fall short...shooting for getting the small details is a big improvement for me.

docrob Loc: Durango, Colorado

rpavich wrote:

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hey rap i invite you to visit my web site or etsy store and tell me if i am in the ballpark vis a vie where you wanna be?

PrairieSeasons Loc: Red River of the North

I don't have a checklist before shooting, but I do have one before putting my camera away for the day.

1. Return ISO to 200
2. Return mode to aperture priority
3. Turn bracketing off
4. Turn release mode to "single"
5. Format card(s)
6. Replace battery if less than 50%
7. Replace filter with UV (if I had used different filters)
8. Clean filter, viewfinder and monitor

By doing all that, the camera is in a known state when I pick it up again and the next shooting day starts easier.

dspoon2 Loc: Rockwall TX

PrairieSeasons wrote:

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dspoon2 Loc: Rockwall TX

good list!!

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

docrob wrote:

rpavich wrote:

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hey rap i invite you to visit my web site or etsy store and tell me if i am in the ballpark vis a vie where you wanna be?

quote=rpavich quote=docrob quote=rpavich quote... (show quote)

Will do my friend... :) PM me the web address.

renomike Loc: Reno, Nevada

Don't get me wrong, some lists can be good, but seems like if you over do it, pretty soon you have more lists than you do pictures....;0) Just food for thought.... :lol:

Mike

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

renomike wrote:

Don't get me wrong, lists can be good, but seems like if you over do it, pretty soon you have more lists than you do pictures....;0) Just food for thought.... :lol:

Mike

Yes..I know, but I'm a beginner...things that others unconsciously check without even thinking about it, I need to train myself to do...I know that after a while, I'll do it without thinking about it....but for now...I don't like to keep making the same mistakes over and over and not realizing it until after the shots are in Lightroom.

docrob Loc: Durango, Colorado

renomike wrote:

Don't get me wrong, some lists can be good, but seems like if you over do it, pretty soon you have more lists than you do pictures....;0) Just food for thought.... :lol:

Mike

i agree but three MUSTS

1) did i remember the camera bag/camera and tripod?
2) where did i park the truck?
3) do i still have wallet & keys?